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JCLUB

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25. January 2005 @ 23:27

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Hi!

I need to buy a new computer, but I want to be sure I get what I need to burn DVD's as efficiently as possible. I don't want to regret I didn't get more RAM or got too slow of a drive, didn't get that hyper threading(HT)processor or whatever.

I'm concerned about cost, but I don't want to get stuck with a computer that isn't good enough or tests my patience.

I don't understand too much about what each component does for the big picture. What should I make sure my computer has to make my DVD copying experience as pleasant as possible and why?

Thanks!

Stan

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deadcat

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26. January 2005 @ 02:40

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Youd be better asking in the hardware section.
However, id buy as much of everything you can afford
big hard drive 120gb+ minimum
dvd +-RDL 16x pioneer make a good one A08
dvd rom just about any will do
at least 512mb fast ram PC3200
Cpu i prefer AMD for value and oc ability anything modern will suffice

Remember that no matter what you buy, it will be outdated in a month, best bet is to spend 75% of top of the line for good price v performance
The computer in my sig (with the extra drives/dvd burners removes) didnt cost me a great deal and does everything i need to backup, limited games, office work which is what i need. Obviously if your a game junkie you will want the latest graphics card etc

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Antec Plus View Case w 5 fans, Asus A8N Sli, Athlon 64 3500, 2gig PC3200, 7600GS x 2 graphics, 2x 120gb Sata2 Raid0, 2x 320gb Sata 2, 2x 250gb USB External, Aopen Com4824,Pioneer A08, Polyview 17' lcd x2

flip218

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26. January 2005 @ 16:26

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*moved from dvd-r newbies*

Post in the appropriate forum next time.

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amr12391

Suspended due to non-functional email address

8. March 2005 @ 05:28

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if anything don't get a pentium celeron proccesser..try gettin a pentium 4 or an AMD athlon 3000+ or over...get at least a 2.0 ghz proccesser with 512 MBRAM recommended for playing 3D games such as call of duty...half life...doom 3 etc. get a NVIDEA GEFORCE 2 for ur video card...don't get NVIDEA GEFORCE 4 because i had a lot of problems with it.....spend more money on whats inside ur pc that what it looks like..i got a pc with lights in it and i have problems bcuz i didn't spend enough money on the insides...uless u have a large budget goin...worry more about whats inside that the looks....

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Im a smart pc geek and im 13 lol
Specs
windows xp pro Sp2
2.06 Ghz processor Amd Athlon 2600+
Radius LCD moitor
Nvidia Geforce 4 with AGP8X
3 fans
FIC Au13 motherboard
Phoneix Award Winning BIOS

wdowsing

Senior Member

8. March 2005 @ 09:09

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amr12391 u have 1 serious problem with NVIDEA GEFORCE 4.

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System 1 :- Main PC: AMD XP 3200+ - OC Slightly 2.31Ghz, 1024 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive, 1 x 60GB Hard Drive, ATI 9600XT (256 MB)Graphics Card.
Laptop 1: 1GB DDR2 Ram, 100Gb Samsung HDD, ATI X700 128mb Graphics Card.
System 2: Downloading PC: AMD Sempron 2500+, 512 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive.

Liez4Love

Senior Member

9. March 2005 @ 12:40

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??? NVIDIA GeForce 4 is causing problems for you?? like what??

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