I Uped My Hertz

That's right, I finally updated my computer at home to something that:

1. Doesn't sound like a jet engine when you turn it on
   
2. Can let you both burn cds and look at the web at the same time
   
3. Doesn't use SIMMs (remember those?)
   
4. Looks 1337
   

Getting older makes a tremendous difference on how I keep up with computer technology. When I bought my previous computer (my junior year of college, 1997 for those of you keeping track), I knew everything about computers because I had to get the most for my money. Now it doesn't really matter. I don't have to order from some sketchy online part reseller that gives my money to terrorists. I can walk into Fry's and buy damn near anything in the store and it's not going to break me. That's a nice feeling, but it also means that I've missed a huge change in the computer industry. Apparently all the sudden the in thing is case modding. Now while I think that's good and fine, I'm not really the kind of guy that needs a shitload of neon lights coming out of my computer. Especially since I keep my computer in my bedroom. (Or maybe I could put some kickass glow in the dark anime posters up...that'd be hot). So what really sucked about buying the computer was trying to find something that I wouldn't be ashamed to keep around my house. But even worse, most of these mass-produced "case mod" cases look ridiculous. It's like tricking out your honda with parts you bought at wal-mart. After searching around for the better part of an hour (Fry's has quite a selection of cases, I finally settled on an old-fashioned beige case and it was on to the processor/motherboard.

This is where the real fun started. I already had the hubs, but now I've really got a LanParty. If I really wanted to have a 1337 computer I've totally got the right components for it. This fucking motherboard has all sorts of glow in the dark and neon shit going on. I love the picture from the DFI website too, once everyone gets home we'll all gather around the computer and they can cheer for me while I type out some blog posts. That should be fun for everyone.

For the processor, I opted for the Athlon 64, not because I wanted to be on the cutting edge of technology, but because that's the only AMD that's sold at Fry's now. My old computer was a K6-2 300. That means I've skipped something like three generations of processors. Everyone is amazed when they hear how old my computer is and the fact that it keeps running, but I've really needed it for nothing more than burning cds, looking for stuff on the web, and pirating music. WIth this new computer, I'll be able to do all those things at the same time && with my new cheapo dvd burner, I'll also be able to pirate movies. w00t!