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On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 07:09:41 GMT, "Al.Fraser" <A-C.Fraser@shaw.ca>
brought the following to our attention:
>Arthur, you're a funny chap. No really, I'm laughing.
>
>But seriously, I could never afford the rig I've got if I sold myself for
>it. I'd still end up owing myself money.
>
>Suffice to say, me and DELL came up with a nice wee plan enabling me to
>upgrade. Next thing is a larger monitor.
>
>But to get back to the original point, oh my god what a difference.!!!!
>
>from one happy Kiwi lad.
>
Al.. what are the mainboard front-side speeds of the new vs old
for comparison? Also you will really like a 21" monitor for Sim in
1280x1024 resolution. Dell had a 21" model some 5 years ago
designated as P990 Trinitron and it's wonderful..!!
-Gregory
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>"Arthur" <alspectorz@rogers.com> wrote in message
>news:x5WdnfuQcvBDwbzfRVn-vA@rogers.com...
>> You're sold? Who bought you? Is that how you got the money for that rig?
>>
>> I'm not sure I'd sell myself for it.....maybe just my soul : )
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>> Congrats!
>>
>> Arthur
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>> "Al.Fraser" <A-C.Fraser@shaw.ca> wrote in message
>> news:2wcUd.517766$Xk.353735@pd7tw3no...
>>> well, for those that care, going from a P4, 2ghz 512m ram, 128 ati radeon
>>> to a P4 3.8ghz, 1gig ram, 256 ati radeon X850 makes such a difference to
>>> my flt simming, I just can't begin to explain.
>>>
>>> So, when in doubt, plunge deeper in debt and upgrade !!
>>>
>>> Honestly, what a difference!
>>>
>>> regards to all
>>>
>>> Al.Fraser
>>>
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