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Building a PC (First one)
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getbigg21
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22. July 2008 @ 15:06 |
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I am looking to try to build my first PC. I don't even know where to start. Can someone provided me with a list of parts I would need to get?
Thanks
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22. July 2008 @ 18:22 |
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What's your budget and intended use for the system?
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sakid321
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22. July 2008 @ 19:49 |
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500 $
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23. July 2008 @ 04:38 |
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What are you using it for? Games? Office work? Multimedia?
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sakid321
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23. July 2008 @ 12:49 |
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Games but it has to be something that can play recent games in high...
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getbigg21
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23. July 2008 @ 13:37 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
What's your budget and intended use for the system?
I really don't have a budget right now. I am just thinking about trying to build one soon and I don't even know what I need to build one. I would like to be able to play games on it, use multi media, and of course use it for school.
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23. July 2008 @ 14:04 |
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Hold on, it's not been the same person posting? Getbigg, is your account related to sakid?
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sakid321
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23. July 2008 @ 14:32 |
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iam just foolin around srry
keep going with your coversation getbigg and sammoris
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23. July 2008 @ 14:34 |
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Well don't in future please, it's confusing when you respond in as many threads as I do... :P
Budgets for gaming PCs are very variable getbigg, some people can only spend $500 or so and get a reasonable system, others are happy to spend a couple of thousand to get something very powerful, sometimes you get extremes that take it even further beyond that. At least a rough estimate? I could be barking up the wrong tree otherwise. it'll also be useful to know what country you're from so I can find a good store to recommend you get the parts from.
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getbigg21
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23. July 2008 @ 14:34 |
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Originally posted by sakid321:
Games but it has to be something that can play recent games in high...
Not sure why you are trying to hi-jack my thread but....
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23. July 2008 @ 14:35 |
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Whoops, we posted at the same time. See above post if you didn't spot it...
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getbigg21
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23. July 2008 @ 14:43 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
Well don't in future please, it's confusing when you respond in as many threads as I do... :P
Budgets for gaming PCs are very variable getbigg, some people can only spend $500 or so and get a reasonable system, others are happy to spend a couple of thousand to get something very powerful, sometimes you get extremes that take it even further beyond that. At least a rough estimate? I could be barking up the wrong tree otherwise. it'll also be useful to know what country you're from so I can find a good store to recommend you get the parts from.
Okay lets say that I have $1000 to spend on the PC, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
I am located in Arizona. Thanks!
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23. July 2008 @ 14:56 |
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getbigg21
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23. July 2008 @ 15:00 |
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23. July 2008 @ 15:01 |
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getbigg21
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23. July 2008 @ 15:07 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
Our official PC building thread:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/14/683586
Okay sounds good. Is there a step by step guide on that link?
Also if I would decided not to go with the monitor, but hook this up to my Samsung 50 inch Plasma, would all of this stuff work on it?
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23. July 2008 @ 15:11 |
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It would yes, but despite its size, be advised Plasma screens do have a significantly lower resolution than PC monitors (1024x768 pixels for a Plasma, 1680x1050 pixels for an LCD) - however, it's far from an unpleasant experience, just a bit low-res...
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getbigg21
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23. July 2008 @ 15:32 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
It would yes, but despite its size, be advised Plasma screens do have a significantly lower resolution than PC monitors (1024x768 pixels for a Plasma, 1680x1050 pixels for an LCD) - however, it's far from an unpleasant experience, just a bit low-res...
Even though my Samsung is a 1080p tv
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23. July 2008 @ 15:37 |
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if it's 1080p, it's LCD not Plasma. Plasmas have only ever been 1024x768 to my knowledge. If it is a 1080p LCD, epic, that will make a fabulous PC screen.
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getbigg21
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23. July 2008 @ 15:45 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
if it's 1080p, it's LCD not Plasma. Plasmas have only ever been 1024x768 to my knowledge. If it is a 1080p LCD, epic, that will make a fabulous PC screen.
No, I have a brand new 1080p plasma samsung flat tv. Just got it about a month ago.
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23. July 2008 @ 15:58 |
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So I see, the PS50P96 or similar? Wow, news to me. Enjoy then...
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24. July 2008 @ 22:31 |
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Originally posted by getbigg21:
Okay sounds good. Is there a step by step guide on that link?
rather a video?
[url=]http://youtube.com/watch?v=SINjiyZ3yNs[/url]
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25. July 2008 @ 21:17
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getbigg21
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25. July 2008 @ 14:35 |
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Originally posted by mikeh0303:
Originally posted by getbigg21:
Okay sounds good. Is there a step by step guide on that link?
rather a video?
[url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=SINjiyZ3yNs][/url]
Thanks I will check it out when I get home.
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28. July 2008 @ 00:00 |
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sam your wrong, its would be 1920x1080, OR if its really cheap then 1366x768 IICR.
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28. July 2008 @ 05:46 |
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Plasmas used to be 1024x768, until the 768 and 1080p Plasmas came about recently, both the sizes you listed were LCDs. Mad when you think about it since Plasmas are widescreen...
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