jo1010
05-15-2012, 12:53 PM
I have a problem. In one corner of the room sits an old Evesham Evolution 3 PC – complete apart from disk drive which is u/s. I’m wondering whether it’s worth reviving this (what was a top spec) machine – I’m thinking this mainly because of the Pentium 3 GHz processor, but would the overall result be worth it?
My basic aim is to have a machine (on a budget) that will just handle quick internet searching and download large (200Mb) documents - no gaming use.
For the cost of
- new disc drive (160Gb as originally fitted) - £70
- OS, say windows 7, - £80
- memory upgrade (512Mb originally on Intel D875 board) to 2x1Gb - £100
Having done that I could have a ‘reasonable’ machine – or would I? The answer hangs on the likely performance of the rebuilt Evesham and the cost of doing the rebuild. At around £250 for the above listed bits, compared with the cost of an off the shelf box (complete with OS, 4Gb RAM and 500Mb disc) for say £340. But for this cost difference to be decisive the performance of the Evesham would have to be close, or better, than the newer machine – otherwise I might just as well spend the extra £90 and have a new machine.
What would you do? (and Thanks in advance!)
My basic aim is to have a machine (on a budget) that will just handle quick internet searching and download large (200Mb) documents - no gaming use.
For the cost of
- new disc drive (160Gb as originally fitted) - £70
- OS, say windows 7, - £80
- memory upgrade (512Mb originally on Intel D875 board) to 2x1Gb - £100
Having done that I could have a ‘reasonable’ machine – or would I? The answer hangs on the likely performance of the rebuilt Evesham and the cost of doing the rebuild. At around £250 for the above listed bits, compared with the cost of an off the shelf box (complete with OS, 4Gb RAM and 500Mb disc) for say £340. But for this cost difference to be decisive the performance of the Evesham would have to be close, or better, than the newer machine – otherwise I might just as well spend the extra £90 and have a new machine.
What would you do? (and Thanks in advance!)