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TruckinMP3 · 07-13-2007, 12:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DodgeCummins

Some of the posters have never tried using a slower machine obviously.

For 5 years I ran a 120mhz machine (Tablet PC type thing) and could run winamp, moving map software, and netstumber...all at the same time.

I test installed the RoadRunner plugin and all its goodness on a 233mhz version of the same machine.

You will have a hard time running any kind of decent quality video, but everything will work fine.

For good video/eyecandy, you will need a much faster machine.

I am with you on this. My first set up was a P200 it ran win2K pro and win amp easily. Very quite, easy to cool and cheap to power.

07-13-2007, 12:27 AM	#10
TruckinMP3 Self proclaimed spoon feeder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,624	Quote: Originally Posted by DodgeCummins Some of the posters have never tried using a slower machine obviously. For 5 years I ran a 120mhz machine (Tablet PC type thing) and could run winamp, moving map software, and netstumber...all at the same time. I test installed the RoadRunner plugin and all its goodness on a 233mhz version of the same machine. You will have a hard time running any kind of decent quality video, but everything will work fine. For good video/eyecandy, you will need a much faster machine. I am with you on this. My first set up was a P200 it ran win2K pro and win amp easily. Very quite, easy to cool and cheap to power. __________________ TruckinMP3 D201GLY2, DC-DC power, 3.5 inch SATA Yes, you should search... and Yes, It has been covered before! Read the FAQ!