RavenonesGF Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Ok so it has nothing to do with gaming but I'm looking for a computer. I'm not looking for anything special because its not for me. I want to get my dad and brother a computer for their housr for christmas. I'm looking for something that's gonna run the internet well and run basic software. I just thought maybe some of you gamers might have something laying around because I'm not looking for something high powered that can run doom 3 and half life. If anyone has anything let me know the specs. Thanks Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph3 Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 You should've gone out to (IIRC) to Best Buy for a $300.00 computer for their sale this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenonesGF Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 I did try best buy. Friday morning they had a computer for $200 but unfortunatly I wasn't lucky enough to get one. People were lined up since 3 in the morning to get in at 6 and I was unaware that people did that so when I got there at about quarter til six the line was wraped around their building. But anyway yea I tried bestbuy and it didn't work out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenonesGF Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Anybody, anybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 As an aside, the local Commodore club's been running internet demo sessions for C64 users, proving that you can -- literally -- access the 'net with anything. Of course, graphical browsers are a little too much for our older computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulag picture radio Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 an old Amiga could do it, as well as early Pentium machines - the kind all oer the thrift stores for $15. There are also some guys who created a browser for the 486 - it's kind of amazing to see it work. Having said all of that, you shoudl eb able to dig up a machine for well under $50-100 that would fit the bill. Another option is to pick up a Dreamcast and the keyboard add-on. The built-in modem works great, and their browser software is really easy to use. I used a DC for the net for a while that my computer wasn't available (it's also a GREAT way to test webpages for WebTV compatibility). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 a 486 does wonders. Ive been using my 486 laptop with Arachne and I can surf da weeeb all I like. Although, I can't honestly suggest arachne, because it hates hotmail or any other https site. that, and 486's are slow. /loves his slow laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Dell has a 2.4ghz Celeron for $343 w/out monitor. 40 gb HD, 256 RAM, DVD drive, CD RW, keyboard and mouse. They have a free printer deal now too I think, and free two day shipping. Overkill for what you want to use it for, but for that price it's hard to say no. Link: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/c...s=19&l=en&s=dhs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susuwatari Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Sounds nice if I had the money. I've been meaning to replace an aging 733Mhz celeron that I have as backup. I'd probably end up just replacing the mainboard and CPU and leaving everything else for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 It depends how much you're looking to pay. I'm sure I could set you up with a system. Whereabouts in Ohio do you live? I also live in Ohio, and it would save loads of money on shipping if you just picked it up(computers and especially monitors are crazily expensive to ship), but I could always ship it too(if you don't feel comfortable picking it up, or can't). Pm me, I'm sure we can work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagegamer89 Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 IceCold: Ill probably be looking for a computer for basically internet and AIM in a month or so. I wouldnt want anything special, probably something in the range of 400-800 mhz, 128-256mb ram, ethernet card, other basics... If I planned on buying one in the future could you scrounge up enough parts to build me one? If you could, could you also qoute me a price? Thanks - Sean -------------------------------------- Sorry for stealing your topic - Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenonesGF Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 well I'll give you my computer situation update. My boyfriend and I priced one out with building it ourselves and with all the rebates and stuff places are giving now we can build an AMD sempron 2400+ with 512mb ram and a 60gig hard drive with XP home for $250. I'm thinking thats gonna be my best bet after I pick up a cheapy monitor at goddwill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 well I'll give you my computer situation update. My boyfriend and I priced one out with building it ourselves and with all the rebates and stuff places are giving now we can build an AMD sempron 2400+ with 512mb ram and a 60gig hard drive with XP home for $250. I'm thinking thats gonna be my best bet after I pick up a cheapy monitor at goddwill. Sounds like a pretty good plan. I don't know where you live, but if you live in the Akron area, the Goodwill on Waterloo road almost always has monitors. Sean - yeah, I'm sure I could scrounge up the parts for that. Would you need a monitor too? I could even sell you a laptop that satisfies those requirements(and does pretty well at it, can watch videos and stuff) for around $200-$250. If you don't want a laptop, just tell me whether or not you need a monitor and I can figure out a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagegamer89 Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 IceCold - PM Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid Fleming Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 If you still need a computer I have a few here, I bought a lot at a poultry auction. I just needed two to rip a couple large format printers. I think I paid $120 per, they are dell opteron 110s business units. So they are a lot nicer and sturdy than their home versions. PIIIs 500mhz 128k ram 6G drives floppy cd reader and I think they all have a zip too. They all booted when I brought em home, I could even throw win 98 and graphic suites on it for em. Macro Adobe Corel whatever let me know probably be around $135-$140 delivered to ohio (valley?) just kiddin. The only thing you would need is a monitor. pm me cause I'll forget about this in 20 minutes, it's STML thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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