Conceal Posted December 18, 2006 I still have a computer in the storage that was bought in 95 with Windows 95, I think it still works and extremely slow. It may be a Pentium 1 400 mhz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superdude688 Posted December 19, 2006 Does it have to have red flag thingies... I have a laptop with a Pentium 75mhz and 1GB hdd that still works... I don't know if I can connect it to the internet though... I don't think it has a ethernet port i have a 50Mhz 486dx-2 Epson laptop with 8mb ram and 260mb hdd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berrett Posted December 20, 2006 Just so you guys know.... PC Pitstop's been kicking around an idea for the "Crappiest Computer Contest". We're not necessarily looking for the oldest and the slowest, and we don't want computers that have been intentionally sabotaged. What we're looking for is Uncle Moe's computer that hasn't had anything at all done to it since he took it out of the box four years ago. Most red flags, most spyware, most problems. There won't be any incentive to trash a computer just to enter it, as the prize is going to be a housecall from the Geek Squad (or local equivalent) to correct as many issues as possible and get the computer back to factory-fresh, or as close as possible. So start thinking of who you know that has a computer that would be a likely entrant. This contest will probably start sometime in January. I just gave one away after I cleaned it myself It was a slot 1 pentium 3 650 that had never been defraged sense it was new in 2000 or late 1999 Had over 500 spyware and virus problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogan191 Posted December 21, 2006 Remember it's not the oldest; it's the most messed up. It can be a year old computer as long as it riddled with unintentional red flags, viri, and spyware. Lots of fragmentation. Might be extra points for fragmentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caintry_boy Posted December 21, 2006 Remember it's not the oldest; it's the most messed up. It can be a year old computer as long as it riddled with unintentional red flags, viri, and spyware. Lots of fragmentation. Might be extra points for fragmentation. Hmmmm, got an old lappy that'll barely run Win95.....might be able to get in on the net and let some fungi take over..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogan191 Posted December 21, 2006 that's the spirit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarawa Posted December 21, 2006 I just built a new rig for Mom and Dad... they HAD a Gateway that took 3 min to boot up. I suppose I could use that. I think it's a 600MHz Pent 2 or 3... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogan191 Posted December 22, 2006 Hey tarawa. Just for fun run a test with it and post it here. You don't want to clean it up or anything and it would be fun to see what it's got. Just don't change anything so it stays bad for the formal posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superdude688 Posted December 22, 2006 Remember it's not the oldest; it's the most messed up. It can be a year old computer as long as it riddled with unintentional red flags, viri, and spyware. Lots of fragmentation. Might be extra points for fragmentation. our family computer is like 50% fragmented with like 10% free space.....well today i tried clearing it out and defragging.....but the page file wouldnt defrag (deleted it after i found that out lol) and i only got it upto 20% free space (which im sure my bro will mow back down) and its still like 30% fragmented. its too hard to fix even for diskeeper 9 pro xD im sure if i did no matenince for them for a few months it would be just as bad as ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarawa Posted December 22, 2006 I'm probably going to look stupid here, but is Beast USA gonna post anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MEclipseGSX2G Posted December 22, 2006 Hey intelguy umm i keep gettin -10 for the battery even tho i removed the battery i still gettin -10 so i think my score should be 2441 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogan191 Posted December 22, 2006 ME clipseGSX2G we'll take a look at it but right now we're leaving the test scores as they are. You might try clearing your old tests after you get a thumbs up on your most recent. Sometimes that helps get a more accurate result. Changing the settings to function as a desktop might have some effect also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogan191 Posted December 22, 2006 I'm not sure. I'd hope he posts a score if he's around. Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarawa Posted December 22, 2006 Just that he's usually a Top Dawg and thought maybe he might be using a different username or some reason he might not be posting. Just seemed weird that he was missing a competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miggs78 Posted December 22, 2006 Hey intelguy umm i keep gettin -10 for the battery even tho i removed the battery i still gettin -10 so i think my score should be 2441 Hey MEclipseGSX2G, If you have Windows XP, you might try playing with thise Power settings, under Display Properies (right click desktop, properties), screensaver tab, and Power then. Maybe thats whats really messing things up, no harm trying 'em. Oh and also delete all your previous tests, and run a fresh one, as Sho said. Good Luck Chap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luis_GT Posted December 22, 2006 Well, he has been busy... he hasn't even posted at TRP for a while now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flewpastu Posted December 22, 2006 Hey just wanted to say Great Job everyone ........ it does look like a good Quad set up is gonna be tuff to beat my best is posted so i got nothing left in the Tank i'll be happy if i can hang in the Top 5 ..... its been Fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miggs78 Posted December 22, 2006 Hey just wanted to say Great Job everyone ........ it does look like a good Quad set up is gonna be tuff to beat my best is posted so i got nothing left in the Tank i'll be happy if i can hang in the Top 5 ..... its been Fun Yes sir , you too, everyone played well, oh and thanks to I_G to keep udating the scores daily without fail, thankyou I_G for the wonderful work, you deserve a warm big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flewpastu Posted December 23, 2006 Yes sir , you too, everyone played well, oh and thanks to I_G to keep udating the scores daily without fail, thankyou I_G for the wonderful work, you deserve a warm big i think he'd settle for a pat on the back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogan191 Posted December 23, 2006 How about a wave and a tip of the hat. LOL Great job IG and everyone whose entered. It's been great and I think I might have a little more before it's over.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogan191 Posted December 23, 2006 I don't think he's been around much since the begining of the last challenge. Busy working I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miggs78 Posted December 23, 2006 i think he'd settle for a pat on the back I don't think I said I was GAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedhelpregularly21 Posted December 23, 2006 I want to get back my 904 score but i can't. When i fixed my 805, i'll show you a thing or two!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronlewis89 Posted December 23, 2006 finally my interent working....stupid Nvidia firewalll was corrupting my downloads, expect more from here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedhelpregularly21 Posted December 23, 2006 (edited) i'll show off my pentium d 805 system crappers!!! Edited December 23, 2006 by ineedhelpregularly21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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