Starting a Build

[Rdaws]

Hey guys,
Tomorrow I will be recieving a HP computer for free from someone I know from work. So I might just fix the darn thing up and have another computer(already have four). I dont know the condition on the system yet, but as sonn as I get it I'll need some opinions on what sort of hardware I should get. If it would help I'll post some pics on my progess, sorta like a diary I suppose. I'll post the pics tomorrow when I get the computer. Peace!!

[Dooin' it]

We could probably start speculating (deviously, with drool, of course) if you can give some basic specs on the machine so we can kind of get a "generational" impression of the computer.

This will help for getting an idea of what that particular generation of mobo can handle as far as memory, processor, socket interfaces, etc. etc.

If you want to get started with something right away, go ahead & stroll on down to your local Home Depot 'cuz I'm sure somebody is gonna want you to paint it neon green........(juuuuuuuuust kidding!)

never can have too much ram on a system


what will you be doing with this computer? Perhaps trying out linux?

[Rdaws]

Well, basically using it for the internet, games, and music. I never used Linux before. Is it any good? When I get the case open then we'll see what we're dealing with.

[Dooin' it]

OK, but do you know if it's

AMD vs. Intel??

PI, PII, PIII, PIV???

That'll get us started......

[Rdaws]

I dont know for sure. Its probably Intel. And maybe Pent III. If its a really crappy board and processor,I'll just buy new ones.

[Neř]

an HP? you are lucky! i got a free computer once too, but it is a gateway....
.....i'm making it into a no-budget customizing project...

-Neo

[Rdaws]

Yeah, Hewitt Packard. Oh and I found out today I'm getting two free computers. . As soon as I get back from work I'll tell you guys the condition.

[Rdaws]

**Update**

Now I am getting three computers. I havent gotten any of em yet because the people that are giving them to me forget em. Hopefully be here tomorrow. *Crosses fingers**