What kind of computer do you have?

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SleekZ
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Wed May 16, 2007 2:51 am

I've got an iMac G4, and I couldn't be happier with it, even though it's like 4 or so years old.
I won't get into the Mac vs PC debate again like I did in another thread; it got a little heated! :oops:
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Wed May 16, 2007 2:52 am

been there done that!lol, got yelled at for it also. welcome to the table.

anyway, im not turning this into a debate.
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Wed May 16, 2007 2:59 am

Well I have to say I'm VERY proud to be at this exclusive table! 8)
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A-98 wrote:yes. im going to let pete sit here cause hes pretty 1337. my only gripe bout macs is you cant really upgrade much.
I disagree. Here's my old quicksilver, check it out:

http://forums.macnn.com/73/mac-modifica ... r-project/
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Wed May 16, 2007 1:04 pm

on the topic of computers, any one running windows vista yet? and all i will say is that i have a "slow" computer. :lol:
trying to decide on a new project, probably something small.
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I'm running an HP Pavilion.
Processor: 3.3 GHz
Ram: 512 MB
Video: Nvidia soemthingorother 128 MB
HD: 160 GB
DVD-Multi Drive
All-in-1 memory reader
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I have a rock solid HP Pavilion xt412 with haha 256 megs of RAM, a (bigger, real laughs) 27 gb hard drive, (I also have a 300gb external, so HA) 1.6 ghz pro, INTEL!!! Anyways that my comp, for some reason I dislike AMD, really dunno why, probably the crappy grapics on their stuff.
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Thu May 17, 2007 6:28 pm

Hp pavilion mx703.

2.7 ghz

512 mb memory DDR SDRAM

80 gig hardrive

1 cd drive one dvd drive.
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Thu May 17, 2007 6:33 pm

spudzinger wrote:Anyways that my comp, for some reason I dislike AMD, really dunno why, probably the crappy grapics on their stuff.
You know not of what you speak about AMD :)

First of all, the graphics are (mostly) dependent upon the graphics card, not the CPU, so Intel vs AMD doesn't really matter when discussing graphics.
Second, AMD just bought ATI, the world's leading graphics card manufacturer, so.... uh.... yeah....
Third, AMD CPU's get more done per clock cycle than Intel's. In short, they're more efficient. A 2.4GHz AMD chip is equivlant to a 3.8GHz Intel chip.

Having said that, the market bounces back and fourth - right now, an Intel chip is a bit cheaper than it's equivalent AMD chip, but the tables turn every few months. The truth is, both manufacturers have excellent products depending on the intended application. You should favor whichever manufacturer is putting out a faster chip for the money at the moment. 6 months ago that was AMD, right now it's Intel (with their Core Duo series), I predict when AMD releases their next stepping, the ball will be back in their court. :)

This Intel vs AMD rant brought to you by your friendly forum computer guru,
Pete Zaria.
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Thu May 17, 2007 6:37 pm

Zaria, I meant the graphics on the packages. LOL, see I really dont know why i dont like them
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Thu May 17, 2007 6:42 pm

Oh well. Looks like I wasted 5 minutes of my life (while waiting for a server to finish backing up....).

Peace,
Pete Zaria.
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Thu May 17, 2007 7:49 pm

Isn't she beautiful :shock:






Unfourtonatly this is not my PC
I have an HP laptop with AMD 3500+ and a Ati graphis card (256mb)-so...yeah
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I think that's tacky, but that's just me.
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