Author Topic: Is this computer too crappy for work use/mild gaming? (Read 4671 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **on:** August 17, 2006, 03:44:39 PM »

I'm going to be moving out for college next month, and I'm in the process of looking for a computer. I went to a dispossesion place today; it sells lots of used stuff from college/business faculties. Anyway I found their computer section, and it had many computers with these specs:

GX240

2.0 GHz
40gig HD
512MD RAM
Pentium 4
$150

No info on the graphics/sound cards, but it's safe to assume they aren't great.

Is this computer a good buy?

jobber · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:46:36 PM »

not bad for $150

I'm using a 270 with a gig of memory and it runs fine.

heavy liquid · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:48:24 PM »

For work use it's perfectly fine, but probably not for games. Put in another 512 ram and a video card, and it should be passable.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:49:32 PM »

Quote from: jobber on August 17, 2006, 03:46:36 PM

not bad for $150

I'm using a 270 with a gig of memory and it runs fine.

Do you play any games on it?

I'm not looking for something that's going to run the Doom 3 engine like a pro or anything, just something good enough for some gaming and that can be upgrading. The main computer game I play (Wolfenstein ET) came out a long time ago, and doesn't require much to run.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:53:38 PM »

Does it have an AGP or PCI-X slot, or is it integrated video with only PCI slots?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:57:31 PM »

I don't know; I just wrote down the specs and left

I'll ask when I go back though

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2006, 04:03:20 PM »

integrated video is so cry

jobber · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2006, 04:08:49 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 17, 2006, 03:49:32 PM

Quote from: jobber on August 17, 2006, 03:46:36 PM
not bad for $150

I'm using a 270 with a gig of memory and it runs fine.

Do you play any games on it?

I'm not looking for something that's going to run the Doom 3 engine like a pro or anything, just something good enough for some gaming and that can be upgrading. The main computer game I play (Wolfenstein ET) came out a long time ago, and doesn't require much to run.

Played GTA Vice City on it. No problems. Video card on here is AGP. 256 nVidia GeForce 5200. I use DVI-D output for the monitor.

but you should get another 512MB of RAM and a bigger hard drive.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2006, 04:13:56 PM »

I have a GeForce 5200 on my computer at home, and it works good enough for the stuff I like to play. Even Half Life 2 (the demo) looked pretty good on it.

Hm. With the 512 RAM, I'm thinking this would do the job?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5489394&type=product&id=1051826244183

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2006, 04:17:21 PM »

Ah, this is what it looks like:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1699303&Sku=M975-2026

According to those specs, the GX240 does have an AGP slot, as well as PCI slots. I'll still make sure I ask about this when I go back.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2006, 04:23:22 PM »

Thats not a bad PC, honestly when I worked at staples I had to undersell a lot of families just to get them to walk out with a PC because the honest truth, and what they are always relieved in hearing, is that they DONT need an uber muscle machine.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2006, 04:28:52 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 17, 2006, 04:23:22 PM

Thats not a bad PC, honestly when I worked at staples I had to undersell a lot of families just to get them to walk out with a PC because the honest truth, and what they are always relieved in hearing, is that they DONT need an uber muscle machine.

Amen

I don't need something that plays FEAR at its highest capibility. All I need is something that will allow me to get my work done in my room so I don't have to be at the library all day, surf the internet/download music, and play some games. Nothing fancy. And I can upgrade at a later time with scholarship money or whatever.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2006, 04:38:39 PM »

If it has an AGP slot, snatch a Radeon X850 for about $150 and you'll have a solid little gaming rig.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2006, 05:03:02 PM »

And I'd just put the card in the slot?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=Radeon+X850&image1.x=8&image1.y=3

I'm assuming you're referring to the $130 one?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2006, 05:05:31 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2006, 05:07:38 PM »

plz see edited post above

Thanks for the advice guys

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2006, 08:35:22 PM »

Yeah. It's a good AGP card.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:20:03 PM »

"No drive bays are open for expansion, so you'll have to make do with what's inside or swap out a drive to upgrade. The unit we tested carried a 20GB hard drive, but you can purchase the system with a 40GB drive instead for $59 more."
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,80303-page,1/article.html

That doesn't sound good...

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:24:59 PM »

Seriously, if you got the $$ don't fuck around with any of that cheap shit. Just get a friend to build you one or buy a Dell.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:27:24 PM »

swapping in a new drive is easy enough that even a steppin-fetchit towelboy from Hicksburg, MI could do it. Buy it, then pick up a drive at Fry's when they're on sale later. Shit, just buy an external drive later and use THAT for storage.

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:33:10 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on August 17, 2006, 10:27:24 PM

swapping in a new drive is easy enough that even a steppin-fetchit towelboy from Hicksburg, MI could do it. Buy it, then pick up a drive at Fry's when they're on sale later. Shit, just buy an external drive later and use THAT for storage.

Steppin-fetchit? Okay, you guys trash OA for being racist yet you have no problem spewing slurs out here? You're worthless.

Anyway, I'm pretty handy with computers. I just don't advise buying junk, especially when you can afford not to. Honestly, the Dell warranty program is good shit. I haven't bought a new computer in 3 years. If I feel my current one is getting old, I just tell them the shit is broken and they send me a newer, upgraded model. For my initial $1100 investment I've gotten 4 near top of the line PCs What's there not to love?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:39:46 PM »

Good idea.

If I can't find something better at this place, I'm heading to Best Buy (or Wal Mart...).

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:49:47 PM »

Given that "Steppin Fetchit" is a term that originated from within the black community, bruh, it ain't terribly racist. Ain't no white folks what came up with that. It's a term for fools with no game that work for The Man getting his towels and parking his Pontiacs, and then frontin' with honkies on the internet beggin' for their props.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:53:13 PM »

lol drinky educating the black stallion on steppin fetchit

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #24 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:53:25 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on August 17, 2006, 10:49:47 PM

Given that "Steppin Fetchit" is a term that originated from within the black community, bruh, it ain't terribly racist. Ain't no white folks what came up with that. It's a term for fools with no game that work for The Man getting his towels and parking his Pontiacs, and then frontin' with honkies on the internet beggin' for their props.

Give it a rest bro, you were never funny... just annoying.

And MAF is quick to suck a dick... AGAIN. Seriously, this shit is tired.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #25 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:54:01 PM »

Do you find this schtick...tiresome?

$:-\$

Our Little Pony can trot, but he can't ride.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #26 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:56:03 PM »

Black Stallion needs a few weeks in the real inner city to get beat up for being a god damned rural michigan poser.

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #27 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:58:22 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 17, 2006, 10:56:03 PM

Black Stallion needs a few weeks in the real inner city to get beat up for being a god damned rural michigan poser.

And a weak bitch like you could get the same treatment at a comic book convention. Who gives a shit?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #28 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:59:00 PM »

Haha once again side stepping the important lie that makes up your incredibly fake internet persona

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #29 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:59:02 PM »

bruh's got mah back, TBS. Who do you ride with? Pictures of your virtual girlfriends taped to the mirror of your fatty taxi?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #30 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:03:54 PM »

The girl who is so scared of you she finds relief in the fact she lives in the UK might back you up for a price, TBS.

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #31 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:16:21 PM »

You guys need to step your sonning game up, in a major way. Your doubleteaming is probably the lamest shit going on the internet right now. I'm reminded of the group of nerds that would sit in the corner of the lunch table and laugh at the rest of the student body for being "so stupid" while everyone with the least bit of social grace avoided them like the plague. You two have the cleverness of a murmering autistic. I've never seen shit so nerdy and overtly homosexual at the same time. Pathedic. Commit dat shit.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #32 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:19:03 PM »

Hurry up, we just insulted you in the car thread again.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #33 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:21:56 PM »

I'm reminded of a single, friendless nerd with a contrived blog who tried to front with the big dogs not too long ago, and now he's not likin' the attention. What's the deal, bruh?

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #34 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:35:00 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on August 17, 2006, 11:21:56 PM

I'm reminded of a single, friendless nerd with a contrived blog who tried to front with the big dogs not too long ago, and now he's not likin' the attention. What's the deal, bruh?

I also remember the bitches that got their feelings so hurt by the "friendless nerd" that they banned said from their little circle jerk of a forum. You guys are softies. You guys wouldn't even think about talking this "tough" if we were face to face. I'd break your glases in half with a quick fist to your nose. Bitches like you would probably scream for your lawyers or something. Seriously, you guys are lame. If you feel that bad about it then just end your lives. Trying to cut on me for suggesting we get more attractive females to post here is not going to make you any funnier, cooler, or sexier. So stop trying.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #35 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:40:18 PM »

You keep squealin', piggy!

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #36 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:40:27 PM »

brawndolicious · « **Reply #37 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:46:26 PM »

Quote from: The Black Stallion on August 17, 2006, 11:35:00 PM

I also remember the bitches that got their feelings so hurt by the "friendless nerd" that they banned said from their little circle jerk of a forum. You guys are softies. You guys wouldn't even think about talking this "tough" if we were face to face. I'd break your glases in half with a quick fist to your nose. Bitches like you would probably scream for your lawyers or something. Seriously, you guys are lame. If you feel that bad about it then just end your lives. Trying to cut on me for suggesting we get more attractive females to post here is not going to make you any funnier, cooler, or sexier. So stop trying.

If I called him a certain racially derogatory person of another poster here, would I get banned? Cause he just can't go along with a joke.

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #38 on:** August 18, 2006, 01:34:55 AM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on August 17, 2006, 10:49:47 PM

Given that "Steppin Fetchit" is a term that originated from within the black community, bruh, it ain't terribly racist. Ain't no white folks what came up with that. It's a term for fools with no game that work for The Man getting his towels and parking his Pontiacs, and then frontin' with honkies on the internet beggin' for their props.

http://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/coon/

Ban this racist filth

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #39 on:** August 18, 2006, 02:09:13 AM »

luckily fucking idiot isnt racist!

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #40 on:** August 18, 2006, 02:14:35 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 18, 2006, 02:09:13 AM

luckily fucking idiot isnt racist!

You're starting to not make any sense. Dwinky's that good, huh?

Strife Doombringer · « **Reply #41 on:** August 18, 2006, 02:16:16 AM »

Stupid fucks dont ever buy a DELL, dont ever suggest a DELL

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #42 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:16:08 PM »

Alright, now I'm looking at this computer.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4837463

Seems pretty snazzy to me. It's graphics card is better than the one I have at home, which is capible of running Half Life 2 (not great though, but good enough).

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #43 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:22:44 PM »

Seems fine for work use and gaming, as long as the games aren't don't pack too much "oomph". And really, the work part is what matters right now, so I'd be more conscerned about that. I'd say go for it.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #44 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:27:06 PM »

Yup gaming is a go on that rig; my main game (Wolfenstein ET) is very old, so I'll have no problems running it.

Now I just need to convince my parents to buy it for me... $:-\$

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #45 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:29:14 PM »

Or whore yourself out to the "Gays of GAF" club for instant gratifiction.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #46 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:32:01 PM »

Male prostitution isn't a great profession. Not a lot of chicks inquire about one; instead a bunch of old busines men do

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #47 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:33:45 PM »

But seriously, that PC is cheaper than a next gen system. I'd say go for it.

Shogmaster · « **Reply #48 on:** September 01, 2006, 11:10:24 AM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on August 17, 2006, 04:38:39 PM

If it has an AGP slot, snatch a Radeon X850 for about $150 and you'll have a solid little gaming rig.

Yeah, I don't think a X850 is gonna fit in that thing.... And it's also a total waste of GPU power on a 2GHz P4. Even a non GT 6600 will be more than enough for that CPU.

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Author Topic: Is this computer too crappy for work use/mild gaming? (Read 4671 times)