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GoGeTa006:
So I have this Athlon 64 1.8 Ghz 2 GB PC.

It had windows xp installed on it. I decided to delete everything and reinstall and while Im at it do windows 7.
It had some issues that it barely turned on so anyways.

I installed and everything went great. . .but the screen has this lines (like if it was a dead-pixel line) but its not the monitor (I tried CRT and LCD monitors) it has this weird things. . .I tought maybe it was the directx firmware or something so I updated everything. Then maybe I tought it was the video card so I downloaded the newest drivers (nvidia 6600 128 mb)
And I keep getting this lines. . .
One thing I did notice is that the little cooling fan that is attached to the motherboard (not the processor) doesnt spin anymore. . .IM guessing that means that the motherboard is near-death or prolly just zombified already. . .
you guys think it still worth trying to fix that!?

Proin Drakenzol:
No, just build a new comp. You can build one fairly cheaply.

NaRu:
I wouldn't waste my time or money fixing that computer. The CPU is so weak compare to the current CPUs. Just build a new one

Klocknov:
I agree, it would be more cost effective to build a new one over trying to save that one.

nstgc:
He could still salvage his case, ODD and HDD probably. He'd definitely need a new CPU which would require a new motherboard and RAM. He probably should also get a new PSU since the one he has is probably too old (the PSU is the last thing you want to have die on you). The video card is slower than modern onboard video chips (I think).

Yeah, salvage what you can and build a new computer.

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