The PC Project

 

For the last several years, I've been running all of my myriad projects (development for this web site, personal and professional writings, etc, etc, etc, etc) on a pretty decent computer-an IBM Aptiva, using a Pentium 233 (note, not a P2 or P3-a Pentium) with a two gig HD.  But, now, it's time for me to upgrade.

The games I want to play-or expect TO play-won't run on my system anymore.  The slow system speed contributes to the difficulties of updating this web site, and I am sick and tired of having to subordinate my life to a slow computer.  And, thusly, the PC Project begins, and I'm asking for something important.

I'm asking for donations.

Listed below is two sets of tables-one of what I expect to get via my own purchases, and what I'd REALLY like to have, either via upgrading or donations.  What will you get if you donate to the PC Project?  Besides the warm, fuzzy feeling of helping someone out, you'll get listed here as a contributor and my gratitude.  So, here comes the PC Project listing!

Expected Machine

Donation Parts
  • ATX Case (thanks to Ryan Romaine for his donation)
  • AMD Duron 900 + Processor
  • EPOX EP-8KTA Motherboard
  • 64 Megs Micron PC133 Memory
  • GeForce2 MX 400 64 Megs
  • SoundBlaster-type Sound Card
  • ATX Power Supply
  • 20 Gig HD (thanks to Ryan Romaine for his donation)
  • Assorted Parts (processor cooling fan, etc).

  • Cooler Master 201 Case w/power supply

  • AMD Athlon 1.4 Ghz 233 FSB Processor

  • ABIT KT7A-RAID Motherboard

  • 128+ Megs Micron PC150 Memory

  • VisionTek GeForce3 

  • Hercules Game Theater XP

  • DVD Home Theater System (DVD Drive, decoder card, etc, etc, etc).

  • New Monitor (19+ inches)

  • CD-R Drive

  • ZIP Plus Drive

  • Cambridge Sound Works PC Speaker System

If it's not listed here, please ASK-I already have a mouse, keyboard, decent monitor, and speakers.  However, I'm always willing to accept any and all donations to The Cause.  If you have parts to donate, or are willing to offer any help towards building the system, e-mail me at [email protected], and I would be more than willing to listen.

Thanks for the support, and keep an eye out for me-I'll be Q3A-ing soon enough!

-Jonathan Souza

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