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mdh1727

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05-08-2007 at 05:09:42 PM

Ok so I have a bunch of extra parts lying around...What do you think of this configuration.
P4 with HT, 3.0 ghz Prescott
4 GB ram,
2 260 GB hard drive
sony dvd rw drive
ASUS Mobo

Think that should be able to handle anything i throw at it (not including games)

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tdank

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05-08-2007 at 05:13:23 PM

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Which OS you planning on using? The 4gb ram may be overkill. Also you may want to look at some dual/quad core chips if your looking for application performance.

mdh1727

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05-08-2007 at 09:22:37 PM

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Im gonna use XP pro, and daul boot with Ubuntu (just for fun)

tdank

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05-08-2007 at 09:50:00 PM

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XP pro will only recognize 2.xx gigs of RAM. I believe there is a crack you can use to change this but its obviously not supported by M$. Unless its 64bit, I believe it will recognize higher RAM values btu I dont work with the 64bit versions as they hose my games more often then not. :lol:

As far as a machine from spare parts goes though I think youre doing well.

toasty2

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05-09-2007 at 01:55:06 AM

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Pretty good if you have the parts laying around. Would make a good server...

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