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#290818 7-Dec-2021 12:30

I'm finding myself playing the Sims 4 quite a bit, but using the work laptop...... since I dont have a desktop anymore, Im looking for one again to free up the work laptop for what its meant for :D

I'll tempt fate, and ask for something cheap cheap, early i3/i5 would be great with at least 4GB and a board. Don't need anything else.

Anyone got something kicking around they want to rehome for a box of Tiger beer or something ?

Or swap for something from my TM listings ? (Within reason) :) https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=90517

TIA

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#2825856 7-Dec-2021 14:56

And looks like I'll be looking for a basic video card as well.... 1GB one I had appears to have died :(

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#2831169 13-Dec-2021 08:44

Noone ? Can offer some cash into the deal as well ;)

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#2831186 13-Dec-2021 09:07

What city you located? Auckland?
Do you have an existing case you can throw components in?

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#2831199 13-Dec-2021 09:17

Yup, Auckland and yeah, got existing case. Literally just after components to put into it :D

I'm not looking for a powerhouse, as mentioned an early i3/i5 CPU would prob be fine, just need something to run Sims 4 (I know, I know....) and for me to use for my own use rather than the work laptop.

I'd rummage through works stores but 95% of the gear is basic HP stuff so usually ends up needing custom PSU's, limited RAM etc.

I was given a 256MB 6600GT video card in the weekend, which is working with the old Core 2 Quad I've got, but obviously not exactly an exciting machine and limited RAM ;)

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#2831508 13-Dec-2021 15:19

Thanks to those who contacted me, now up and running on a i5 6500 for a LOT cheaper than what TM wouldve offered ;)

A couple of basic video cards (Nvidia 550+'s) would be great but not urgent ;)

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#2831638 13-Dec-2021 17:34

I’ve got 2x gtx570 classifieds laying around. Pm me if interested :)

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#2831865 14-Dec-2021 08:58

Are you against AMD?
I've got a dozen 1gb-3gb AMD cards sitting in a box, you are welcome to rummage through, if you are interested.

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#2831885 14-Dec-2021 09:58

dt: I’ve got 2x gtx570 classifieds laying around. Pm me if interested :)

Are these the "dang my case is too short" style ones ? :)

Also what power connectors do they need ?

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#2831886 14-Dec-2021 09:59

concordnz: Are you against AMD?
I've got a dozen 1gb-3gb AMD cards sitting in a box, you are welcome to rummage through, if you are interested.

Nope, not against AMD :)

How do I perform the said rummage ? :D

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#2831984 14-Dec-2021 11:33

There is both short & long ones,
If you are double vaxed I'm sure we can tee up an er... Date.

I'll pm ya.

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#2832325 14-Dec-2021 18:56

xpd:

dt: I’ve got 2x gtx570 classifieds laying around. Pm me if interested :)

Are these the "dang my case is too short" style ones ? :)

Also what power connectors do they need ?

Ta

haha nah this was a bit before the days of stupidly sized cards

https://www.evga.com/products/specs/gpu.aspx?pn=77a1bcd1-a8a0-4eb5-bfe2-e1107a5f8b70

got these waaaay back in the day on the launch of bf3 😁