Re: Who on the list knows old computers? MP3s won`t play back right.?

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Sat Dec 30 2000 - 10:23:52 EST

I wouldn't bet on getting it working well at all with Windows. When I
had my P133, I had 40, then 64MB of RAM, and it jsut barely played MP3s
smoothly. You're short on RAM and processor time.

If you can find a command-line MP3 player for Windows, try that and see
if it's any better. Otherwise, start saving your pennies and
brown-bagging lunch.

steve preston wrote:
>
> Yeah,I know it`s off-topic,but I had to cast my line
> out in deep waters,here.Need maximum amount of help.I
> have an old AST desktop (133mhz processor,16MB ram).I
> have an 850 MB "c" drive and 1 gig "d" drive in
> it,with a 56k modem.The computer does OK,but MP3 files
> will not play continuously,they keep stopping every
> other second or so.They download fine,but keep hanging
> up when I play them.(I do have a 16 bit sound
> card,also.) Another thing,whenever I play an MP3
> file,any commands take FOREVER to respond,and usually
> won`t until the song is over.On the assumption that it
> is a memory problem,I checked on the manufacturer`s
> website.My computer takes 72-pin non-parity fast page
> mode DRAM simms (2mx32-70ns).I`m guessing it uses two
> 8MB boards.I had the cover off the thing,but I can`t
> remember if there were two or three unused simm
> slots.I have studied all the memory types on every web
> page I can find.I know they make a 72-pin EDO ram
> module,would that replace the DRAM modules in mine,or
> are they even compatible with my machine? Where can I
> find some extra memory boards for this? All I am
> wanting to do with it is download MP3s onto my hard
> drives,then connect my CD recorder to the analog
> outputs of the computer,and make me something to
> listen to in the DAK. BTW,yes,I know a new computer
> would help,but I can`t afford the new Dell that I want
> right now! Gotta wait a couple months at least.
> Thanks.Steve P.
>
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