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ddp
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12. August 2005 @ 19:08 |
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check & see also how far are you from nearest city??
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Alien13
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12. August 2005 @ 19:12 |
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About 298km from nearest city, i usually go down to see my relatives. man this is alot of work for a comp, im not sure what my dad wants to do tho.
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ddp
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12. August 2005 @ 19:22 |
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do you get computer magazines/papers that advertise only australian stuff & stores??
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Alien13
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12. August 2005 @ 19:25 |
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Yeah, ive subscribed to australian pc user. They have reviews on harware tips tweaks and that stuff.
Also at the back othe book is a hugh software, hardware guide with prices and stuff.
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ddp
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12. August 2005 @ 19:38 |
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see if any of the stores advertising in there is from that city
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Alien13
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12. August 2005 @ 19:42 |
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Ok will try find one :)
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jonni3
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13. August 2005 @ 02:15 |
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13. August 2005 @ 11:55 |
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hell yea,thanks but i still need any opinions on what to buy as in like the whole setup for my comp : )
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jonni3
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13. August 2005 @ 12:08 |
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@ Phyco_can Which side of the pond you on ? U.K or U.S.A then we can post the right info as regards to price :)
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ddp
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13. August 2005 @ 12:36 |
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the land down under
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13. August 2005 @ 13:57 |
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With a Pentium 3, you'd really be best off binning most of the stuff, not much would be any good to you, and a 2MB integrated Graphics 'accelerator' won't be playing any games.
I'd have to disagree with you about Power supplies though, ddp. My new PC (well new in January 04, I've modded it and messed with it since) came with an inWin 250W unit, and the systems at my school (Still reasonable - Sempron 2600+, 512MB RAM each) run 165W Supplies fine.
Really if you're not into games, just pickup a cheap new system, AMD Sempron, 512MB of RAM (since memory is so cheap now), probably integrated Graphics, sound and networking, and a basic CD Writer or Combo drive should do you with maybe an 80GB hard disk.
If you're heading along the Radeon 9250 route, MAKE SURE it's a 128-bit version, not 64-bit, as the 64-bit version is no faster than a 64MB Radeon 8000!
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Phyco_Can
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13. August 2005 @ 15:30 |
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13. August 2005 @ 19:30 |
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That's not it, a new monitor will be kick in hind end, and probally increase that estimate by at least 50%. If you want LCD you can almost double it.
Fanboy is a term used to describe someone who is utterly devoted to a single subject. This generally is followed by the devotion and support even when proved wrong.
Anecdotal, by my definition, it's the way too many people here think. It's also all the evidence you have.
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My advice: Wait for PS3.
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Phyco_Can
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13. August 2005 @ 19:45 |
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i got the moniter(17" lcd) keyboard and mouse down already.
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Alien13
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14. August 2005 @ 01:32 |
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14. August 2005 @ 03:18 |
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Phyco_Can--- Everything there works together fine except the video card you chose. That one has an AGP interface, and won't work in your PCIexpress motherboard. You need to choose a PCIexpress card such as: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130214
Also, look into getting two sticks of 512MB Ram, and not one of 1GB Ram.
Good luck!!!
AMD Athlon 64 FX-55, MSI K8N Neo4-F Motherboard, Creative Labs T5400 5.1 Surround Sound Speaks, Pioneer DVR-109 16X DVD Burner, MSI GeForce 8800 GTS PCIe GFX Card, 1 GB Value Ram.
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jonni3
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14. August 2005 @ 04:19 |
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ddp
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14. August 2005 @ 07:34 |
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Alien, only saw cases with & without psu's but get at least a 350watt or higher
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14. August 2005 @ 08:19 |
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If you need this much help, it might be best to do a little more research before you start. Building a PC isn't hard, but you shouldn't have to have someone else tell you if your video card works. I have a feeling this might not go smoothly for you, but it still could. Especially if you have people help you on AD.
Fanboy is a term used to describe someone who is utterly devoted to a single subject. This generally is followed by the devotion and support even when proved wrong.
Anecdotal, by my definition, it's the way too many people here think. It's also all the evidence you have.
Xbox 360 GT: NEGATIVE 273K
My advice: Wait for PS3.
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Phyco_Can
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14. August 2005 @ 10:22 |
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thanks for all the help guys ,i am still picking wether i should use my setup or jonni's...
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jonni3
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14. August 2005 @ 10:26 |
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Check the reviews on the power supply that comes with the case it sucks big time, do yourself a favour and get a decent power supply ..... have fun with you new system
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Phyco_Can
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14. August 2005 @ 10:37 |
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will do ....i feel like a schoolgirl thats about to tryout for the cheerleading squad : )
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merlin112
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14. August 2005 @ 12:54 |
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Definitely go with 2 512 sticks of ram. I have the same mobo and it supports dual channel memory.
AMD64 3000+ 1.8 Winchester 939 @ 2250 MHz
ASUS A8N-SLI NVIDIA NFORCE4 MOBO
ATI RADEON X700 PRO
1 GIG (2x512) DDR400 CORSAIR
HD - WESTERN DIGITAL 250 GB SATA
ASPIRE XNAVIGATOR 450W TURBO CASE
LITEON DVD READER
NEC 3520A DVD RW
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Alien13
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15. August 2005 @ 01:11 |
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Yeah i most probably will get a 350 one do they all have to male and female ports? What brand do you reccomend?
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ddp
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15. August 2005 @ 08:31 |
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try altec, i think they are supposedly good. on the connectors, you'll probably get 1-2 3.5" floppy connectors & 4-6 5.25" hd/rom drive connectors
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