I done did it.......

rastagard · 06-09-2003, 10:36 PM

Well, thanks to my MoBo dyin on the faithful but outdated Dell, I am now the proud owner of my first home built computatin' machine........

I'll have pics in a while, after I get it all set up (which I really should be doin now instead of browsing the forums here!)

OK, I got the Abit IS7 MoBo(sweet), Pentium4 2.6 GHz/800 MHz FSB, Antec SLK Plusview 1000 AMG Full TowerCase, Antec SmartBlue 350 watt Power Supply.

I reused my ATI A-I-W Radeon 8500, my Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound card and my HDDs and removable drives.

So far it is unbelievably fast. But then again I only have Windows installed and I was running a P3 500 MHz................

**DreamCaster** · 06-09-2003, 10:52 PM

That deserves a w00t!

Congrats on makin' it all work rasta!

Lookin' forward to the pics

~Peace
DC

the hunter · 06-09-2003, 11:06 PM

Good going Rasta, and it is about time, after all the help you give, that you finally got your new pc. I owe a lot to you, and all i can say is enjoy.

LPDad · 06-09-2003, 11:13 PM

Way to go Brother!! You are now part of the PC Pro Group!!
You are now your very own TECH SUPPORT!!

Oh, and BTW....Happy Birthday!!!

Fister · 06-10-2003, 01:57 AM

Smokin system RG

Whats the plan for the p3?

rastagard · 06-10-2003, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fister
Smokin system RG

Whats the plan for the p3?

Well, since I only have one monitor, right now its off to the spare bedroom with all the old tv's and stereo equipment......

I eventually would like to replace the MoBo and get a new processor for it as I have enough spare parts to put it back together.

And yes, it most certainly will be AMD. Its the only MoBo that will allow me to use my old memory. I think the guy at the computer store said 1.4 GHz. That will be a decent machine for Mrs. rasta.

Oh yea, I forgot to list my RAM for the new machine, its 1 gig. This thing flys! Can't wait to see how it does when I gots it fully loaded.................

Cirga · 06-10-2003, 10:02 AM

Very nicely done Rasta.

Glad you got it running ! woot!

Kungfucious · 06-10-2003, 10:30 AM

call me an old croney but what does w00t mean??

**NUTNDUN** · 06-10-2003, 10:53 AM

Somehow the w00t expression started back whe nthe uber 1337 thing started, just kinda like a cheer I guess.

jackofall · 06-10-2003, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rastagard

So far it is unbelievably fast. But then again I only have Windows installed and I was running a P3 500 MHz................

:rotfl:

nice new system rasta

LPDad · 06-10-2003, 12:52 PM

"w00t" comes from the Dilbert Comicstrip.

Rasta:
You should be able to get a mobo and processor combo for about $100, if you look around--and a used monitor should keep the Mrs happy with her own dedicated machine...and you will be on the road to your very own LAN!! (sharing drives/printers/internet, etc)

Roadblock · 06-10-2003, 12:56 PM

Quote:

"w00t" comes from the Dilbert Comicstrip.

Yes, and it was started and primarily used by someone, whose identity I would just as soon forget........

NealT · 06-26-2003, 07:32 PM

I would try and dredge up a pic of the very first homebuilt I ever did (yep, I still have it intact), but don't think anyone would remember. It cost around $2,500 at the time. A very sweet machine.

32k memory
8080A processor
cassette tape drive data storage
music/midi interface card
walnut side keyboard

It is called a Sol-20.

Anyone remember those machines?

And sadly no, I do not have it running still...

06-09-2003, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
rastagard Humble Idiot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,271	I done did it....... Well, thanks to my MoBo dyin on the faithful but outdated Dell, I am now the proud owner of my first home built computatin' machine........ I'll have pics in a while, after I get it all set up (which I really should be doin now instead of browsing the forums here!) OK, I got the Abit IS7 MoBo(sweet), Pentium4 2.6 GHz/800 MHz FSB, Antec SLK Plusview 1000 AMG Full TowerCase, Antec SmartBlue 350 watt Power Supply. I reused my ATI A-I-W Radeon 8500, my Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound card and my HDDs and removable drives. So far it is unbelievably fast. But then again I only have Windows installed and I was running a P3 500 MHz................

06-09-2003, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
DreamCaster Tune Raider Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New England Posts: 1,353	That deserves a w00t! Congrats on makin' it all work rasta! Lookin' forward to the pics ~Peace DC __________________ Boston Red Sox - 2004 World Champions New England Patriots - '02, '04, '05 Superbowl Champions

06-09-2003, 11:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	Way to go Brother!! You are now part of the PC Pro Group!! You are now your very own TECH SUPPORT!! Oh, and BTW....Happy Birthday!!! __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

06-10-2003, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fister h3\|P \| 4m 5tUcK Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UVic Posts: 1,898	Smokin system RG Whats the plan for the p3? __________________

06-10-2003, 10:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	Very nicely done Rasta. Glad you got it running ! woot! __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

06-09-2003, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
the hunter getting hitched Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,655	Good going Rasta, and it is about time, after all the help you give, that you finally got your new pc. I owe a lot to you, and all i can say is enjoy.

06-10-2003, 10:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kungfucious mediatechie.com Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 809	call me an old croney but what does w00t mean?? __________________ http://mediatechie.com Leave me a message in my shoutbox! ... would appreciate the feedback! thanks people!

06-10-2003, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
NUTNDUN Registered Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,465	Somehow the w00t expression started back whe nthe uber 1337 thing started, just kinda like a cheer I guess. __________________

06-10-2003, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	"w00t" comes from the Dilbert Comicstrip. Rasta: You should be able to get a mobo and processor combo for about $100, if you look around--and a used monitor should keep the Mrs happy with her own dedicated machine...and you will be on the road to your very own LAN!! (sharing drives/printers/internet, etc) __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

06-26-2003, 07:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
NealT In Front of my Puter Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 141	I would try and dredge up a pic of the very first homebuilt I ever did (yep, I still have it intact), but don't think anyone would remember. It cost around $2,500 at the time. A very sweet machine. 32k memory 8080A processor cassette tape drive data storage music/midi interface card walnut side keyboard It is called a Sol-20. Anyone remember those machines? And sadly no, I do not have it running still...

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