Slow Computer

[Jorsh]

Thanks SpiritWarrior. That is one thing I forgot to ask with the Graphics card. I plan on running Windows 98 on it. Would I incounter any problems trying to run newer programs on the outdated sysytem? I don't really want to pay however much for the new XP os when I already own 98 and know the ins and outs of 98.

[SpiritWarrior]

Originally posted by Jorsh: Thanks SpiritWarrior. That is one thing I forgot to ask with the Graphics card. I plan on running Windows 98 on it. Would I incounter any problems trying to run newer programs on the outdated sysytem? I don't really want to pay however much for the new XP os when I already own 98 and know the ins and outs of 98.

Nah you'll be fine for a few more years I'd say. XP is fine btw once you have the ram for it but if cash is tight stick with 98 and upgrade later if you want. Thing is, microsoft recently ceased releasing updates, content and patches for windows 95 so eventually this will happen to 98 too as the newer OS's take over.

[andrewas]

Intel Extreme Graphics 3D is the worst graphics chip currently available. It scores about 2 FPS in some benchmarks. Avoid it like the plague. The onyl integrated graphics worth considering are on the Nforce2 and 3 chipsets, which use a Geforce4MX chip, and even then its a last resort and you should avoid it unless you are seriously short of cash and the motherboard has an AGP slot to upgrade it later.

[Morgeruat]

Actually as of 31 Dec 03 Microsoft no longer supports Win 98, I'd suggest going with ME if you want a win 9x system, or win 2k/win XP, remember just because Micro$oft isn't supporting Win 98 doesn't mean hackers are going to stop looking for bugs to exploit.