Zc527

hey guys my computer has been down for a while....the motherboard was fried and we don't think it's worth replacing it....we gonna have to get a new computer...probably a dell e510....I miss this site so much! I have not been on here forever it seems like....my dad is probably gonna order a new comp this next week

freebass55

Don't worry, this site will still be here in a week.

pilot1129

GET A MAC! trust me, its better for you. atleast look into it. you'll be surprised with what you find.

korinwoodo

You would be surprised at how cheap you can get mobos. A cheap one can be under 80 bucks. For a nice one its usually under 200. I build my own computers, but if you're buying a new one, make sure its not the cheapest one on the market. What are the specs on the computer thats "fried." Is it a P4?

00StangGT

that's up to personal opinion......like my opinions is that MAC's are worthless anymore.

pilot1129

dare i ask why they're worthless?

korinwoodo

They aren't worthless, they have strengths (security[which could change], video and photo editing, etc.) but also weaknesses (compatibility, usability within the structuring of drives and file system for those used to windows, etc.). The usability and skills that I have in Windows keep me from moving over. I can also build Windows machines and upgrade any part without worry. Don't get me wrong, I dabble in Linux now and then, but Im still a Windows fanboy.

pilot1129

True, I do agree about the upgradability part, but compatability and file structure I beg to differ. With everything mac, there is an export feature to a common windows standard. That can be the default, or the exception if you deal with more Macs. ie: I have Apple's iWork suite. Their word processor saves in .doc format natively.
Also, file structure, yes is different, but I am a recent (one year ago) switcher myself. After a little playing with it, its much more intuitive. ie: all applications are stored in one folder. ALL of the application, no registry, no system files to manipulate, just one file that holds the entire application. That file itself can also be edited if need be, but its just one simple little file.

Zc527

we already ordered the dell e510 with 3ghz, double drives, and 19 inch flat panel ultrasharp monitor it's gonna be so sweet

pilot1129

purty

Zc527

well it came today! it is so fast! fastest computer I have ever used! and a very easy setup!

korinwoodo

Thats good. Dells are good deals. The new mobo is probally Dell generic, so if it ever knonks out on you, just buy a new motherboard and recycle your old parts. Hope you enjoy the new computer.

Zc527

yea this comp is probably the fastest system I have ever used......we paid over 3 grand for our previous comp, and we paid less than half that for this dell....and it is twice as good! here's a pic

tower


Monitor

adrenalin

I thought you ordered a 19" screen. The pic you posted is the 21" widescreen

adrenalin

Forgot to say "Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude, you got a dell, huh, huh, huhuhuh"

Zc527

idk I googled Dell 19 inch ultrasharp flatscreen and thats what it came up with...lol