Posts by Elizabeth Rodriguez44

If your computer is getting the job done, then it's perfectly fine 🙂

Regarding memory from eBay, you need to be careful. A lot of the DDR memory listed on eBay is high density, which won't work on most motherboards.
The item you linked should be compatible, just like the one I provided in my link 🙂

That Intel Celeron G1620 is actually a fantastic processor. It completely outclasses the Pentium 4. Honestly, I have to wonder how you manage to keep your cool while trying to watch streams on that PC! 😬
If you could just pull those out for me. $300That suggestion from crimsonstag84 would make for an excellent upgrade for you.

If you're looking for some used DDR1 in the US, try reaching out to this guy—he might have more sticks in stock.
The technical specifications for these older components remain quite specific. If you are looking to upgrade an aging system, please ensure that the hardware compatibility is fully verified before making a purchase.
12 miles One gigabyte seems like a solid amount.
This guy has quite a few pieces available too:
The technical specifications regarding DDR memory speeds and frequency stability are quite clear. It is essential to ensure that the PC3200 modules are properly rated for 200MHz operation to maintain system reliability.

If you're looking to pick one up on eBay:
I found this listing on eBay for two units of 1GB and 2GB memory. It looks like a solid option.

I can't give you a 100% guarantee on compatibility, though everything looks like it should work just fine. 🙂

Alexander Moore67 said:Please enlighten us as to why this isn't working.

Please review our product description thoroughly before purchasing. We want to ensure you get exactly what you need and avoid any compatibility issues.

Buyer notice: This memory features high-density modules. Please be aware that it is not compatible with all systems, including certain MSI, Apple, iMac, Mac Computer, ASUS, Dell, Compaq, HP, Fujitsu, Intel, or IBM All Series chipset configurations.
The essential chipsets you need to know are the NVIDIA nForce2, along with the VIA KT266, KT333, and the Intel P4X266 and P4X333. You also have the PM266 and the SIS735 to consider.

Just Compatible with

The VIA Chipset remains a notable component in hardware history.

The K7 lineup includes several key chipsets: the KT400, KT400A, KT600, KT880, KM400, and KN400.
The K8 series includes several models: the K8T800, K8M400, K8T800Pro, K8M800, K8N800, K8T890, and the K8T890Pro.
The Pentium 4 lineup includes several reliable chipsets: the P4X400, P4X400A, PT800, PT880, PM800, PM880, PT880Pro, PT894, P4M800, P4T800, P4T880, and P4T890. These models provide a solid foundation for various builds.

The SIS chipset is a reliable choice for your build.
The SiS chipsets—including the SiSM650, SiSM760, SiSM741, SiS655FX, SiS655, SiS651, SiS 650GX, SiS648MX, SiS648FX, SiS648, SiS645DX, SiS650GL, SiS650, SiS645, SiS760, SiS755FX—represent a significant era of hardware development.

The following chipsets are compatible: SiS755, SiS748, SiS746FX, SiS746, SiS745, SiS741GX, SiS741, SiS740, SiS661FX, SiS655TX, SiSM661FX, and SiSM661MX.

The NF Chipset lineup includes the nForce3, nForce4, C51 (DDR1), and C61 (DDR1), which pair with the GEFORCE 6100-NFORCE 410/430 series.

Please make sure to review the product description thoroughly before you buy. It is vital that you select the correct memory for your needs.

If you've already pulled the trigger on that memory and it’s running smoothly in a setup similar to the author's, I'm definitely going to order some too. It's a smart move.

Are you absolutely certain that’s a checking account card? At JPMorgan Chase, checking accounts always start with 32xxxxxxxx. For the lottery, you really need to use a checking 😉
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Honestly, $133you can't find anything decent in local retail stores even if you just want to play casually.
If you are buying something brand new, this should be your absolute baseline:
Though, in my opinion, that GPU is overpriced for what it actually delivers.
If you have about $350-$$133 to spend and actually want to game, you should be looking at used listings for something like a GTX 260. Or maybe a GTX 260/275 if your power supply can actually handle it.
Maybe this one would work if it were priced around $350-$$133.
You probably have some generic, off-brand power supply, so you'll need a reliable unit to support a decent graphics card. For new ones, stick with Chicony, or look for a used Corsair or Chieftec unit.

Standard DDR1 is practically impossible to find nowadays, even in 2GB sticks—at least from my experience. That specific eBay listing in the link above won't be compatible with the author's motherboard. You really need to check the item description 😉
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My advice to the author: look on local classifieds for two 1GB sticks for about $27 each. Pairing those with what’s already installed would bring the total to 3GB, which is just under the limit that a 32-bit version of Windows can address—which is most likely what they are running. It honestly makes zero sense to sink more money than that into an old machine with a Pentium 4 processor 😉

One will pop up for $333, you should grab it immediately, and just a few days later, a batch of five will be available for 900 😬

@David Sanders4/">@@David Sanders4
If you're looking to buy used on eBay, just hang tight; something will pop up eventually.
(EDIT: I missed some of the earlier posts here, but since I see you found this GTX 660, if you can talk them down by about $33, I truly believe it would be a solid purchase)

Regarding the concern about losing money on resale value—take it this way: if you buy a used card from a newer generation (like a GTX 760, an R7, or a 9 series), you could likely sell it for about half its price in two years. However, if you buy brand new from a retail store, you’d probably only get a third of your money back. That's just my estimate, but I think it's pretty accurate.

If depreciation is your main worry, I would personally look at something like a GTX 560 Ti or an HD 7850. There are several listed on eBay right now that are still plenty powerful without being overpriced $267. Alternatively, if you want something high-end with a warranty, there's a GTX 680 Lightning on eBay for $767 that still has a year and a half of coverage left; I suspect you could probably negotiate that price down by a couple hundred bucks.

By the way, if I were buying a new card, I'd definitely go through Newegg.

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I'm not sure how wise it is to invest $333 in that specific build. You could easily pick up a Dell 400W power supply and a GTX 750 Ti for that amount instead. Honestly, I don't think the upgrade from a 5770 to a GTX 750 Ti justifies that level of spending.

MB: $67
CPU: $150
RAM: 2x$33
GPU: $50