librazhy

用開大風扇中端video card﹐點計都無理由換張低端卡。唉﹐要行1900X1200resolution;我仲係想先搵張高端卡AGP card﹐then 整多部27"LED﹐然後DUAL 。

sorry, i don't like the idea of on board video/audio all in one. and I don't like celleron, but thx for sharing

pkphilip

You can forget about AGP card as you don't have a lot of choice there. I don't even know if there are any AGP card that can support 1900x1200.

There is no problem getting a new computer with on-board video. I can firmly say that if you pick any new motherboard with on-board video, it will be better and faster than your current setup.

If you are just watching video, both AMD or Intel will do the job. I just built a low-end HTPC with Athlon II X2 250, Asus M4A785-M, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Win7 Home Premium, LG Blu-Ray combo... the motherboard has Radeon HD4200 and HDMI output to a HDTV, it doesn't even lag when playing Bluray movie. I think I got this done all under $350.

Don't say AMD sucks because this unit doesn't even run hot at all, idling at 35C with stock everything is great. Similar performance with Intel Core 2 Duo costs a bit more (E5400...)

Philip

librazhy

ok, it looks like buying a new system every few years is the way to go.

pkphilip, did you mean Win7 Home Premium oem or pirate?

pkphilip

Buy the OS. I don't see a reason to pirate MS software (especially OS) when it is so cheap (Family Pack for 3 PC is $159). MS is always holding a kill-switch, it is just a matter of them turning it on and those who pirate get screwed over.

I admit that I hacked some of my computers' BIOS to make them look like a Sony and HP to bypass activation, and it is risky.

Philip

librazhy

didn't know that MS is always holding a kill-switch. thx, now its good to know.

long time ago, one computer guy teaches me to disable all auto updaters, disable active x, and i'll be safe for pirate. i guess this trick is not bullet-proof anymore

for legal oem windows, they are still at $120+ ...... 唉﹐我既收入似乎已經列入貧苦類別。因為一個OS軟件賣加幣一百二十個大洋﹐覺得有D貴囉~而呢個唔關別人事﹐只係我本身既問題。

but dont get me wrong, i appreciate for all the above people's inputs, made me learn a few.

tank kyou

fibbi

long time ago, one computer guy teaches me to disable all auto updaters, disable active x, and i'll be safe for pirate. i guess this trick is not bullet-proof anymore
librazhy 發表於 2011-2-18 11:15

While you may be safe for pirate OS, you are not safe in terms of virus...since many of the updates deliver fixes on security issues...

pkphilip

You can find OEM version of Windows 7 on eBay for less. If you are a student you can get the WIn7 Pro at a discounted price at http://www.microsoft.com/student/office/en-ca/default.aspx

Philip