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daddy420

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20. August 2007 @ 01:18

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OK I have this computer:
http://www.epinions.com/pr-Sony_VAIO_PCV...lay_~full_specs
Total RAM: 2GB
HP multimedia Keyboard
19inch flat screen Samsung monitor
Logitech optical mouse
Dual Layer Sony DVD Burner instead of the factory dvd burner. i still have the factory one....is their some kind of case I can buy to make it an external drive!?
I am fine with it's speed/performance except not being able to play newer games and some old ones looking choppy. I mean it doesn't seem like it will poop on me anytime.....how long do they usually last? This is my first PC I ever bought.

I use my computer mainly for these things:

1. Checking email, forums, myspace, and randomly surfing the web.

2. Watching Adult Films

3. Instant Messaging

4.Playing the latest 3-D games

5. Listening to Music

What Kind of Graphics card is recommended? If I upgrade the graphics card is there anything else I will have to upgrade with it?

OR

Do i need to build a new PC because this one is outdated? If so is this all I need:
# Case....i possibly have one
# Motherboard
# CPU
# RAM
# Hard Drive
# Video Card
# Power Supply...i possibly have one
# Sound Card
# dual layer dvd ROM burner Drive...i possibly have one
(I mean possible cus i dunno if they will work with new stuff.)

anything else? seriously people i need a step by step retard broken down list of supplies to get, with the pc i have already parts in mind. thanks much

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ddp

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20. August 2007 @ 08:43

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moved to correct forum
specs on your system.
http://www.iq.sony.com/srvs/DocsConnect/...10,10,'Manuals'
get a better 8x agp card as the 9200 is about the bottom of the list. has to be 8x agp not pci/e 16x as your board does not have that slot.

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FaugYou

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20. August 2007 @ 09:02

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Adult films... nice I second that hah jk sorta.. =\ but I'd just get a new graphics card u should be able to do more than enough with what you already have

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daddy420

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20. August 2007 @ 10:47

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I am no very PC savvy....but i heard that even with the best graphics card my PC can take, i will still not be able to play the latest games....?

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daddy420

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26. August 2007 @ 21:26

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wow thanks!

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abuzar1

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27. August 2007 @ 05:39

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A x1950xt agp is the best you can do. It is a pretty good card and it WILL play the latest games fine for now. It's performance is less than a 8800 GTS but not by that much.

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Waymon3X6

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27. August 2007 @ 07:36

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Yea, the Gecube x1950xt is the best card, but you will have to buy an aftermarket cooler, because the Gecube overheats like crazy.

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daddy420

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27. August 2007 @ 10:31

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PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG. If there is equal power/performance at a lower price please let me know! Will all these components work WELL together?

1. Graphics Card: BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Video Card (BFGR88320GTSOCE)

2. MOBO: ASUS P5N32-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard

3. CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Conroe 3.0GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6850 $312

4. RAM: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

5. Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $68 newegg

6. PSU/Case: NspireGear NSP-750V2.2BF14PFC 750W Server Power Supply - Retail + APEVIA X-CRUISER-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail = $150 I would be fine with a cheaper case but this combo deal seems to be the cheapest.

7. DVD Dual Layer Burner/DVD drive:
Sony 18x DVD+RW Multi-Drive (DRU830A) $60 at sonstyle.com or would my 2 year old Sony dvd+RW 16x be fine?
and
Sony NEC Optiarc Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - OEM $18 at newegg

Am I missing anything?

thanks man

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abuzar1

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27. August 2007 @ 11:25

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That board is really too expensive. You don't need SLI so just go with a Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 and an E6600.

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daddy420

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27. August 2007 @ 13:38

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Well I know I would NOT be using the SLI feature right now...but I figured I might need it in the future? I am looking to build something that will last me as long as possible because I am a student and can not afford to upgrade all the time. On Newegg.com is this the specific board you suggested? Item#:N82E16813128012

I do not mind paying an extra $85 for the 3.0GHz.

thanks!

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