Want to build a PC

ToolPackinMama wrote:
 > jimbo wrote:
 >
  >> A second partition on the first hard drive is also lost on a hard
  >> drive failure.
 >
 >
 > No duh. That's why I also save critical backups on removable disks.

Well, cds and dvds are a sorry way to backup. How many does it take to
back-up 60 GB? A basket full? OK, I know you don't backup everything,
just the important stuff, right? And do you keep a log of what the
important stuff is and where it is? Probably not.

And here is another consideration. I have five operating systems on my
hard drive, WinXP, and 4 Linux distros. I use Linux Lilo as a boot
manager. Try recovering that system with cds and dvds.

Anyway, my method is quick, requires no thought about what to backup,
requires no log of important stuff and provides a quick return to
normal if disaster strikes.

But, I don't expect you to change, if you are satisfied with your method.

jimbo

"LionOfTheSouth" wrote in message
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 > OK, Im in the UK. From what I have seen ,there is quite a difference in
 > price between the two types of CPU .
 > I have been running this PC (AthlonXP1700) for the last 3 years or so .TBH
 > it does all I need without any problem ,but my kids PC is on its way out
 > so
 > I figured if I upgrade to a XP3200 and let my kids have the 1700 it will
 > all
 > be good . ?? what you think
 >
 >

My old P166 does most things that *I* need too.
But kids grow up and then want the latest and greatest games, requiring
more processor and video power.

A socket 939 M/board would future proof .... to a certain extent.
Here in the states, a XP3200 costs the same as a AMD64 3000.
That trend will surely follow across the pond.

Use patience or expand your shopping, because nothing is as certain,
as change.