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ddp
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is that the pakistan national flag in your sig??
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kinza
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_ 		6. April 2005 @ 11:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yep, i added to my previous response.
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haimback
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_ 		6. April 2005 @ 11:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If your talking about building a comp-
Pros are you can save alot of money (and it can be fun), Cons if you buy OEM goods you sometimes dont get manuals and software that you would get with retail stuff. If something goes wrong you also really need to know what your doing or have a friend who does because you cant just take it bact to the shop.
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kinza
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So the computer performance and efficiency wouldn't change?
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ddp
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no but clone has more upgrade availability then a name brand system & you get some experience building it too!!
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kinza
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I am definately building for the experience. Can you recommend any websites for computer parts? I already known Newegg which looks like a great website.
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_ 		6. April 2005 @ 13:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
kinza

I watch Newegg.com, MWave.com and also any stores that have sales for items to purchase. Keep in mind that you will also have to purchase Windows OS if that's the way you are leaning which can cost a bit. If you are a Teacher or Student you can get great deals with Newegg.com on MS upgrades for OS and also Office, etc. For example I purchased Windows XP Professional for under $90 as an upgrade with Academic/Student pricing. Once it recognized a Windows 98 CD, I just did a full install, no upgrade required.
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i wouldnt worry too much about buying an OS, how can i say this....there are 'options' open to you when getting a hold of any software - including windows.
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kinza
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_ 		6. April 2005 @ 13:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
are sp1 and sp2 really needed? i bought a video capture card before and had to return because it wouldn't work with windows xp even though it was a windows xp certified product.
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ddp
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you might be able to use the windows cd from the computer you are using to post here
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go with sp1 if able to get sp2 get it but not install it till you are familiar with xp than maybe put sp2 on.
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_ 		6. April 2005 @ 14:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Look here for a nice card. I have one & have rivatuned it to 16 pixel pipelines. Only the Gainward, I am led to believe, will do this. Not all, but about 70 odd percent.

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=5910440297&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=75002
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kinza
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that's out of my budget pulsar, but thanks. i won't need an expensive video card because i don't do any gaming.
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