Bought my new computer...comments please!! - Page 2

antonius · 07-06-2001, 10:42 AM

All the games I play run perfectly under Win2k (but then if they didn't I wouldn't play them!) - especially BG2. Even with the way I treat it, it is absolutely solid (couple of early driver problems though) - so much so that I even let my G/F use it

slackerboy · 07-06-2001, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by Istaron:
Hell, that is the computer I have. Dell sux, they hadn't done a full install of everything when I got it, not even the resetbutton (I can't reboot it).
And man, Windows Me is just like 95/98, it just eats more ram... switch it and you'll have quite a monster

The Dell 8100 does not have a reset button. It has a powerbutton (which appears to work fine) and an E-button which takes you to the dell solution center software and provides online support options. if you feel the need to "reboot" try the start menu, or the Power button, As both work fine.

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slackerboy · 07-06-2001, 12:37 PM

If you run a P4 system with win98 it will only run at 800Mhz.
besides as far as multi tasking goes, i usually have 15 - 20 things going at a time. i will often have BG2, adobe photoshop6, adobe imageready 3, 6 or 7 internet explorer windows, outlookXP and any other application which i happen to need at the time (plus the usual MSN messanger, Aim , or whatever)
If your having those troubles multitasking then i would suspect that you have something wrong with your system, and would recomend a reinstall of the os.

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slackerboy · 07-06-2001, 12:38 PM

btw memnoch,
Nice system

I want one

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Cloudbringer · 07-06-2001, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by Moiraine:
Memnie Genie, if you haven't started yet using your new big toy, I would really really recommend you get rid of ME and install a good old W98 instead. Wish I had, when I got my new comp last year, with ME pre-installed ...

Memsykins... Moiraine is the voice of reason and sanity! My tech buddies all say ME is for the masochistic user... and darlin...you are anything but that!

Oh and CONGRATS! You will love the new pc! I'm not a major Dell fan either, but they are good with service (we contract w/Dell and Gateway at the Uni where I work). And I'll tell you this...improperly loaded software can happen on any system! LOL

My lovely new Gateway arrived the week before Christmas two yrs ago with a botched software install. Guess who spent her holidays after Christmas, wiping and re-configuring/reloading a 20 gig hard drive? I laugh now...but... ugh..

Anyway, ENJOY the new PC, Memsy! POWER gaming is in your grasp, BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

Cloudy

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Vaskez · 07-06-2001, 01:26 PM

Memnoch u bastard! You are blatantly trying to make everyone jealous, I mean :"...comments please!".
Well personally I reckon it's $hit. Get it outa my face

Zeeke75 · 07-06-2001, 01:45 PM

Memnoch - nice system!!!!!

I would also recommend switching to Win2k. Yes, there were a couple of issues with the Via chipset, but they've got most of them resolved with patches, etc.

As far as gameplay goes, MS releases Critical Update packages on a monthly basis to help compatibility with programs and games. Keep your system updated, and you shouldn't have any problems. I know I don't.

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Lord of Alcohol · 07-06-2001, 04:21 PM

Sounds like a nice computer Memnoch! But I hate Dell, they tried to rip me off last year big-time. Thats ok I like my HP.

SunSlip · 07-06-2001, 04:31 PM

I used to work for Dell, and I must say...
well, I thought they were a pretty good company. I'd never buy one, because I'm a build your own type of guy, but if you're not.. well... not a bad way to go.
Get rid of ME, though... good for backups, bad for game playing.
W98 is the way to go, I think... I've had W98 for a long time (first edition) and have been happy with it for everything from Unreal Tournament to Baldur's Gate to Wizards and Warriors to American McGee's Alice.
Had WAY too many horror stories at work with W2k, (uh, I get a VFAT not loading error after I installed Cossaks, what's up?) so I stick with W98 as the game player's platform of choice!

jabidas · 07-06-2001, 05:49 PM

Those are some NICE specs.

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07-06-2001, 10:42 AM	#11
antonius Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 14, 2001 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 384	All the games I play run perfectly under Win2k (but then if they didn't I wouldn't play them!) - especially BG2. Even with the way I treat it, it is absolutely solid (couple of early driver problems though) - so much so that I even let my G/F use it

07-06-2001, 12:37 PM	#13
slackerboy Gold Dragon Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: smyrna, tn, usa Age: 46 Posts: 2,506	If you run a P4 system with win98 it will only run at 800Mhz. besides as far as multi tasking goes, i usually have 15 - 20 things going at a time. i will often have BG2, adobe photoshop6, adobe imageready 3, 6 or 7 internet explorer windows, outlookXP and any other application which i happen to need at the time (plus the usual MSN messanger, Aim , or whatever) If your having those troubles multitasking then i would suspect that you have something wrong with your system, and would recomend a reinstall of the os. ------------------ Get The IronWorks Winamp skin

07-06-2001, 12:38 PM	#14
slackerboy Gold Dragon Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: smyrna, tn, usa Age: 46 Posts: 2,506	btw memnoch, Nice system I want one ------------------ Get The IronWorks Winamp skin

07-06-2001, 01:26 PM	#16
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Memnoch u bastard! You are blatantly trying to make everyone jealous, I mean :"...comments please!". Well personally I reckon it's $hit. Get it outa my face

07-06-2001, 01:45 PM	#17
Zeeke75 Baaz Draconian Join Date: March 26, 2001 Location: Minnesota Age: 48 Posts: 740	Memnoch - nice system!!!!! I would also recommend switching to Win2k. Yes, there were a couple of issues with the Via chipset, but they've got most of them resolved with patches, etc. As far as gameplay goes, MS releases Critical Update packages on a monthly basis to help compatibility with programs and games. Keep your system updated, and you shouldn't have any problems. I know I don't. ------------------ Always listen to your heart, for it will never lead you astray. All bow and cower before the Triumvirate!!!

07-06-2001, 04:21 PM	#18
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	Sounds like a nice computer Memnoch! But I hate Dell, they tried to rip me off last year big-time. Thats ok I like my HP.

07-06-2001, 04:31 PM	#19
SunSlip Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 5, 2001 Posts: 39	I used to work for Dell, and I must say... well, I thought they were a pretty good company. I'd never buy one, because I'm a build your own type of guy, but if you're not.. well... not a bad way to go. Get rid of ME, though... good for backups, bad for game playing. W98 is the way to go, I think... I've had W98 for a long time (first edition) and have been happy with it for everything from Unreal Tournament to Baldur's Gate to Wizards and Warriors to American McGee's Alice. Had WAY too many horror stories at work with W2k, (uh, I get a VFAT not loading error after I installed Cossaks, what's up?) so I stick with W98 as the game player's platform of choice!

07-06-2001, 05:49 PM	#20
jabidas Silver Dragon Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Agharti. Mountains of Madness Posts: 1,673	Those are some NICE specs. ------------------

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