punkoffgirl
05-01-2003, 12:18 AM
Here's the deal, folks: I'm in DESPERATE need of a new computer. Well, not that desperate, but I'd really really like to have a new one. It'd be nice to have sound, and at least a 56k modem, and USB ports, and a cdrw drive..
So, I was thinking (or what passes for thinking in my brain), I wonder if I know anyone that could build me a computer. I'm certainly not savvy enough to do it myself (how do you think my soundcard died?). And I know exactly how ovrepriced those "computers in a box" are, as I used to work for Dell. And then it came to me!
I know there are quite a few of you out there that are capable of doing this.. I want to know if there is anyone willing! It's not anything I'd want right off (in fact, I'd prefe time to get some cash together first), and it most certainly doesn't have to be top-of-the-line; something like that would only be wasted on me. But I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask! So, here's a run-down of my wish list:
-PLEASE no built in soundcards or video cards. It's nice to be able to upgrade sometimes :)
-Wow, a 56k modem! I'd prefer telephony, but it doesn't really matter. Heck, if I could get a network card in there too, it'd save me time later when (if) I finally go highspeed.
-No bigger than an 80gig hard drive. I really DON'T use all that space, and I know next to nothing about partitioning drives, so it'd be much simplier for me.
-USB is great for me! I guess the lack of USB ports on this computer makes it more of a dinosaur than anything else.
-A CDRW drive AND a CDROM drive. I want both.
-Windows would need to be installed on it, too.
-I don't need a monitor, mouse, or keyboard.
I guess that's pretty much it. It'd be terrific if someone was willing to do a payment plan, so I could get my grubby paws on it sooner, but if you'd want all the cash at once, I'd just need some extra time.
Details can be worked out later. Right now, I'm just testing the waters. Any takers?
So, I was thinking (or what passes for thinking in my brain), I wonder if I know anyone that could build me a computer. I'm certainly not savvy enough to do it myself (how do you think my soundcard died?). And I know exactly how ovrepriced those "computers in a box" are, as I used to work for Dell. And then it came to me!
I know there are quite a few of you out there that are capable of doing this.. I want to know if there is anyone willing! It's not anything I'd want right off (in fact, I'd prefe time to get some cash together first), and it most certainly doesn't have to be top-of-the-line; something like that would only be wasted on me. But I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask! So, here's a run-down of my wish list:
-PLEASE no built in soundcards or video cards. It's nice to be able to upgrade sometimes :)
-Wow, a 56k modem! I'd prefer telephony, but it doesn't really matter. Heck, if I could get a network card in there too, it'd save me time later when (if) I finally go highspeed.
-No bigger than an 80gig hard drive. I really DON'T use all that space, and I know next to nothing about partitioning drives, so it'd be much simplier for me.
-USB is great for me! I guess the lack of USB ports on this computer makes it more of a dinosaur than anything else.
-A CDRW drive AND a CDROM drive. I want both.
-Windows would need to be installed on it, too.
-I don't need a monitor, mouse, or keyboard.
I guess that's pretty much it. It'd be terrific if someone was willing to do a payment plan, so I could get my grubby paws on it sooner, but if you'd want all the cash at once, I'd just need some extra time.
Details can be worked out later. Right now, I'm just testing the waters. Any takers?