The processor in my desktop is really old and ancient. I really want to buy a new one, but have no clue about what kind of processors to look into. I'm looking for a pretty decent one that goes faster than what is in my computer now. The processor I have now is an Intel Celeron M. I don't know if this is a determining factor, but if there is a certain processor that should be used for designing, throw some of those suggestions at me. I'm not a gamer at all, so that isn't really a big factor in this.

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Download that, run it, and post a screenshot.


Also tell me your budget.

Whats your budget. You should keep an intel. And most programs cant use quad cores so I think you should get a intel dual core processor. The hugher the ghz the better.

If I were you I would get this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819116091
Cheap and it is my favorite processor.

As far as money goes, the max I'm willing to pay is 100 or less.

You've still got a socket 478 motherboard. Short of buying a Pentium 4 Prescott (which would still be a pretty big improvement, but it's not worth the money), there isn't much you can do without upgrading the motherboard, in which case you would need to reinstall the OS, probably get a new case, and maybe a new GPU (if you don't want to stick with integrated.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819116027
That's your only option without getting a completely new computer. It's under
$100, but it's ancient, and will not perform up to modern standards.





also wtf @ 19x multiplier, I keep mine at 9x.

^ Dang. :/ So I guess I'm going to have to save up for a new computer then.


I don't even know anything about that multiplier thing, tbh. I have no clue what the hell it means or anything, excuse my stupidity, haha.

High multiplier like that just means your processor is rated waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay higher than your FSB.


I may be able to throw together something decent on Newegg for less than $100, if I'm not going to have to buy a GPU, RAM, and all that fun shit.

Take a screenshot of the mainboard, memory, and graphics tabs of that program.

Alright, most of your parts are ancient. Not much really salvageable there.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811147074
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813157160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817171046
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820159015
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103698


Save up until you get about $200. Reuse your hard drive, optical drive, and peripherals.

Thanks bro. When I get paid tomorrow, I'll order all the parts. I just have no idea how to hook all the stuff up, so I might come back here for help or see if I can get a friend to do it so I don't mess anything up.

Edit: Oh also, can you throw a CD / DVD drive in there for me? The CD drives I have on here don't even work anymore. :/

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16827118030

A good general rule when building computers is "If it doesn't fit, it probably doesn't go there." Everything on the motherboard is a different shape.

Alright, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for helping me out thus far.

As far as that casing goes that you gave me the link to, it looks like it only gives me space for 2 USB drives in the back and 2 up front. On the back of mine, it has room for four USB slots, and I currently use all of them along with the USB ports I have up front (Webcam, External HD, Printer, Mouse, Keyboard, MIDI Keyboard). Would I still be able to use that casing, since it's looking different from mine? I'll send you a picture of the back if you need it.

I didn't notice that. Get this instead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811154095
and this fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835150007

and if you're using that many USB ports, you might want an expansion card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16815153001

Alright cool. I'll add that to the wishlist before I order stuff.

I have another question as well. Would it be okay to use the RAM I have in the computer I'm using now for the other computer?

No. The RAM in your computer is DDR. That motherboard requires DDR2.

Alright. And as far as that motherboard goes, it's okay with the different tower you just sent me correct?

Yes.

Alright thanks. Sorry I'm all full of questions. I just want to make sure everything's right before I go and order.

I know this going to be a stupid question, but once everything is put together, it's just meant to work? I don't understand how I'd get the operating system and everything on there.

The hard drive will have your OS on it. You should be able to just re-register it by using the product code on your case, or phone activation.

Wow, I feel dumb for asking that, haha.

One more question, sorry. As far as graphic cards go, I need get a new one of those as well. Photoshop CS4 disables a lot of visual enhancements because mine is so outdated. Should I really worry about that?

With that 8100 GT integrated into that motherboard, probably not. If CS4 does end up doing that, just order a 4650 or something.

Edit:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814102838

Get a mac.


So what arent you replacing? Everything but your hard drive? You should replace that too.

Joseph, you're dumb. We're talking low budget. A hard drive can easily add 100 dollars, and a mac can easily add 1000 dollars.

:)

But seriously, tldr, are you just making a whole new computer?

Alright thank you so much. I'll probably buy that in the next couple of paychecks if I keep getting that error.



A mac would be nice, but you can't honestly expect me to buy that when I'm living off of minimum wage of 200 dollars every two weeks on top of a phone bill, vet bills, and car insurance.

If you want a Mac:
1. get a netbook
2. pirate OSX
3. install OSX
4. ???
5. profit

And have sucky, ram, graphics, screen, body, look, speed, everything? I think not.

You get less RAM, but it's just as fast and cheaper. Get an MSI Wind and stick OSX on it, and upgrade the RAM. You have a computer just as fast as a Mac from eight months ago.

Also you bought a mac and got dumber.

I believe this thread was about a processor and basically turned into me building up a new computer, not about what a Mac has compared to a Desktop computer. Just because you have a Mac doesn't mean shit. I don't have the money to go buying it. When you get a job, you'll see. End of discussion.

I've got nothing against Macs, I have an issue with the people who buy Macs and all of a sudden think they can outperform every other computer out there.

They can outperform MOST computers out there. About 94% actually.



Worse, hardware, and battery, and tools.
And it looks stupid.
Im just saying, im not a fan boy and pc's are great but you get what you pay for.


And tj, an imac is a desktop computer.
And a mac is a pc. pc = personal computer. A mac is just an overpriced one. And although overpriced it is worth it.

qfl

aka quoted for lies

"Overpriced" implies that a good is not worth its price. You mean "expensive".

I know that, but you put Macs on a pedestal like it's something that can't be classified. Right now, a Mac isn't for me because of the money I make. I don't care if what I buy is shit to you, your opinion doesn't matter obviously.

But I still have pc's and I still have pc's that use linux. And I will still use. But as little as possible, because I love using my mac. You should just get one. Just the whole package for me is amazing. I just hate wasting time modding my pc to make it how I want. And because Mac's havent taken over pc's YET there arent thousands of crappy freeware programs out there. I have yet to find a useless mac application.

PS: I dont ever have to use an installer again. I just drag programs to the applications folder. And I dont have to save all my work and close everything else to do it.

Sorry tj.



I said none of that. My only opinion is that I PREFER Macs.
Pc's technically do almost all the same stuff.

Meh, that's just because he's been newly introduced. A new Mac user acts like Macs are the greatest thing in the world, just like a new Linux user acts like Linux is the greatest thing in the world, etc.

What part of I make 200 dollars every two weeks and pay bills do you not understand Joseph?

True.
The difference?
I never plan on using a pc as my primary computer again.
When I first started using linux I loved it. But then I realized it sucked because I have to spend hours customizing it to get it work. And it has no software compatibility.
But again, I stress. Im not a fanboy. I still want to make a pc that is windows/linux dualboot.



When did I ever tell you to get a mac? I know your not gonna get one.

You're implying I should. Same thing.

I spent 30 minutes getting my Linux box to work. Unless you're using Gentoo, it's not going to take long to customize it. Also more aps work in Unix like OSes than in windows, because Unix has been around since before anyone here was born.

It takes me days, when I have a wireless card and no initial internet.
In fact my linux partition still has no internet.

that has to be one of the wackiest bottle necks I've ever seen. :P



How did they come up with this statistic. Is this compared to every computer in existence? LOL

Lol. no. the w3chools site says that like 6% percent of internet users now use macs. And about every prebuilt pc on the market today is worse then a mac. Even if the hardware specs are technically better is is low grade hardware and vista ruins the whole deal.

Joseph, you should probably refrain from posting. You're digging yourself into a hole, and you're giving Mac users a bad name right now.

Don't get me wrong, I don't want to kill your enthusiasm. I know Macs are awesome, you know they're awesome, but there's a time and a place to suggest to other people that they may want to give them a shot. Also, you don't help your case when you imply that they're perfect because, well, they're not (no platform is).

Damn straight Mike, whip your disciples into shape. Lay down the law.

Alright, I'm about to go ahead and buy all this stuff when I get off of work tonight. I definitely have enough money for it now. CJ, can you think of anything else of great importance I may need to add?

EDIT: I also had one more question reguarding drivers. I'll have all the same drivers right, such as sound correct?