New PC or fix?

[Tim]

I have acquired a Dell Dimension 9100 computer from work. I diagnosed the problem to be a bad motherboard. To replace the MoBo it will run $211
Now here's the question, do I fix or do I look for a new box?
I need to use this machine for business type work, ie Quickbook pro, office, accounting etc. So I don't need a gaming machine but a very reliable workhorse (exactly what the 9100 is)

Here are the specs for my 9100 and I added a 500GB Barracuda hard drive.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim9100/en/SM/specs.htm

 

[PoopaSwoof]

P4 and regular DDR memory?:thumbdown
945p chipset, meh.

If you end up spending money on it then try to get the next generation CPU, MOBO and memory.
You should be able to get a decent deal if you dont get bleeding edge tech especially if you opt for AMD instead of Intel.

 

[sexysadie]

It sounds like a decent laptop. I'd go for it doll!

 

[Tim]

My problem right now is that I don't have the extra cash to blow on a system. I have several cases I can use for new guts, but for a new mobo, processor, memory and video is going to run at least $500-$600. When I can have a proven, sound business machine for $200
Like I said, I only need to run XP Pro, and some business software

 

[Tim]

It sounds like a decent laptop. I'd go for it doll!

It's a desktop unit

 

[PoopaSwoof]

My problem right now is that I don't have the extra cash to blow on a system. I have several cases I can use for new guts, but for a new mobo, processor, memory and video is going to run at least $500-$600. When I can have a proven, sound business machine for $200
Like I said, I only need to run XP Pro, and some business software

It depends on what you want.

$176.50 before tax and shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.513219

 

[sexysadie]

Oh, sorry. It still sounds like a steal at 211 dollars.

 

[Tuffdisc]

Fix a motherboard? mmmmmm, depends if you can replace the faulty component with a spare part....which I seriously doubt it

So I go for replacing mobo with the exact type

 

[Francis]

I have acquired a Dell Dimension 9100 computer from work. I diagnosed the problem to be a bad motherboard. To replace the MoBo it will run $211
Now here's the question, do I fix or do I look for a new box?
I need to use this machine for business type work, ie Quickbook pro, office, accounting etc. So I don't need a gaming machine but a very reliable workhorse (exactly what the 9100 is)

Here are the specs for my 9100 and I added a 500GB Barracuda hard drive.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim9100/en/SM/specs.htm

Tim, that depends on the problem with the Mobo..

I recently had someone give me an old computer with Mobo problems. It had a great Video Card so I scavenged it from the system and it almost blew mo complete system..

Mobo problems can compromise everything from Video Cards, Sound Cards, RAM ( DDR ), the CPU and USB devices from bad protection feedback..

I would seriously consider every aspects of this old system before investing cash into it..

 

[Tim]

Ok, I looked it over and think I'm going to build a new system based off of this mobo

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/07/06/asus_m4a89gtd_prousb3_motherboard_review/

I'll post the rest of the hardware later/

 

[Tim]

So I checked the tracking numbers for my new system and they are all out for delivery today :willy_nilly:
By the time I get home I'll have everything needed to build my dream machine.

This is what's coming

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition AM3 CPU HDZ955FBGMBOX - 3.20GHz, Socket AM3, 6MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s) FSB, Retail, Processor with Fan

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 Motherboard - AMD 890GX, AM3, DDR3, USB, RAID, ATX

Corsair PC12800 RAM - 4GB, (2x2GB) DDR3, 1600MHz, Dual Channel, Class 8

Cooler Master RS600-AMBAD3-US Silent Pro M 600W Power Supply - ATX, Modular, 600 Watt, 80+ Certified, SLI Ready, 135mm Ultra Silent Fan

Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black Hard Drive - 1TB, 7200RPM, 64MB, SATA 6Gbs

Cooler Master HAF 922M ATX Black Mid-Tower Case - 5 External 5.25" Drive Bays, 5 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, 2 200mm Fans, 1 120mm Fan

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64BIT Operating System Software - OEM DVD

and I have 2 500GB SATA drives to plug in and a HP DVD drive/burner


Tonight is going to be a good night.

 

[Alien Allen]

enjoy the new toy and especially this evening

Because in less than 3 weeks your gonna be friggin miserable as hell

 

[Tim]

enjoy the new toy and especially this evening

Because in less than 3 weeks your gonna be friggin miserable as hell

Miserable? No chance in hell. This is precisely why I'm building my own system...

I'm the person that fixes all the computers at my work, you are talking to computer guru

 

[porterjack]

you computer geeks sure talk funny

 

[Alien Allen]

Miserable? No chance in hell. This is precisely why I'm building my own system...

I'm the person that fixes all the computers at my work, you are talking to computer guru

You do realize what is going to happen in less than 3 weeks??

And it has nothing to do with computers

 

[Tim]

No, what's going to happen in three weeks?

 

[PoopaSwoof]

Have fun with your new build.
Looks like you should be able to compute Pi to the 1000th decimal real quick.

 

[The Man]

how much is this build setting you back

 

[Alien Allen]

No, what's going to happen in three weeks?

oh come on now Think McFly

The first tuesday in November

 

[USF Sam]

oh come on now Think McFly

The first tuesday in November

Ummmm.... three days after John Stewart's rally??

A little over a month before Cataclysm?

Come on, give us a hint here.