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a bargain or not
« on: April 21, 2011, 01:36:39 AM »
today i have been given a FREE pc.

2 x geforce 7800gt ( pci , 256mb ddr) graphic cards.
asus A8n-sli motherboard and attached cpu / fan (unsure what cpu it is )
2 x corsair 1024 400mhz ran / heatsinks attached
dvd burner / driver discs / sound card / manuals.
case  / fan and power supply
no hdd
all in bits. :D
basically he has 2 sons who think they are good at pc work but are useless. ;D

is it a bargain for free - yes
but is it any good ???

will try to build over easter and see what happens.

only need to purchase a hdd ( sata i think as it has sata / ide connections )
will keep you abreast of my errors  :D :D :D :D :D :D


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Re: a bargain or not
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 02:42:59 PM »
That looks like a sturdy piece of kit if nothing else, and by the looks of it, it was originally going to be a gamer's machine was it not?

I have been thinking about building a comp akin to Dweez's and be done with upgrading anything for the next 5 years, but I have also been considering a mac now as I am getting to that kind of age.




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Re: a bargain or not
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2011, 07:20:48 AM »
i believes it was originally built for gaming .

m/board and power hooked up ok.
having trouble with the wires from front of case to m/board , circled in red.


none are the same colour and the manual and unsure which is  + / -  :D :D
will look again in the  manual , a little busy right now sobering up from a hectic night in Preston  :D :D

will give to my son for gaming.( will only use 1 graphic card though ).
may have the other for my pc. ;)  and will sell his old pc or give away ???


Quote from: smokester on April 23, 2011, 02:42:59 PM
That looks like a sturdy piece of kit if nothing else, and by the looks of it, it was originally going to be a gamer's machine was it not?

I have been thinking about building a comp akin to Dweez's and be done with upgrading anything for the next 5 years, but I have also been considering a mac now as I am getting to that kind of age.

nice pieces of kit Macs .
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i just wouldn't use to its full potential , plus my son would want mine if i bought 1   :D





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Re: a bargain or not
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2011, 09:08:39 AM »
I'm at a bbq at the drinking champagne at the moment, when I get home I can sort out the writing for you Goldie... If I'm still sober.
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Re: a bargain or not
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2011, 01:37:45 AM »
BBQ and Champagne  ;D lovely
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Re: a bargain or not
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2011, 09:27:00 AM »
Man, you can tell I was posting from my phone last night as the swype thingy put writing instead of wiring.

How did you get on anyhow Goldie? 
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Re: a bargain or not
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2011, 01:15:31 AM »
didnt even attempt to touch the pc.
potting plants up and off walking with the family.
may attempt later .

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Re: a bargain or not
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2011, 09:44:37 AM »
well i finally put together the pc.
put everywhere where it should be ( hasn't blown up yet )  :D :D :D :D :D :D

installed W 7 64 bit dark edition
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fantastically . Son was glad he could play portal on it  ;D

only put 1 graphic card in although i am tempted on the 2nd card , all i need is a gizmo to join them up  ???
not my pc and not being a gamer i am unsure if it actually does anything.???

he needs a bigger screen but he can buy that  ;D
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