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basic computer help needed.. (pg. 4)
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| zokissima |
To Spin Laden:
The drivers for the DVD burner are more than likely allready there in the Windows XP image, thus to install the burner, you're looking at only a couple of kilobytes of space, which is effectively nothing, so install away.
As for burning DVD's, you can do as Cosmic says, but you mentioned that you allready have a secondary partition? Just store data there.
To Jem_hadar, as others have pointed out, you will want to make sure that the ATI 9550 is a PCI-E card, which it most likely isn't, and if that's the case, the new PC would not be able to take it. Pricing and making our own PC is a breeze, and is typically the better way to go, since you get far better components. BUT, you'll be hard pressed to beat the DELL entry level prices, almost impossible when you consider the cose of a legitimate license for an operating system.
Also, a question of my own: Does anyone ever directly burn dvd ISO files from an external USB HDD to a DVD burner? Should I copy it to the hard-drive first, or will there be no problems going directly from one media to the other? |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by smuncky
intel has a great range of core2duo chips that are better than amd. and they also have a budget line which can perform just as well as the normal line. since they've been coming out with new versions, the prices have dropped on the older stock (when i say old i mean like 5 months like my E6420 which i bought in june). now they have the E6xxx, E4xxx, and the E21xx. the only major differences are is the amount of cache and the fsb speed. getting a E4xxx is a good comprimise between value and speed imo. and u can overclock in the future as well which will take u to much high speeds. |
| quote: | Originally posted by Invasionmix
AMD used to be very popular for gaming and everything up until Intel released their Core 2 Duo chips which currently right now is raping AMD in sales and in advancement of technology. AMD is really behind in terms of CPU technology, |
thank you, guys, for this recent tidbit re: intel vs. amd. i think i will look at acquiring an intel duo instead of an amd duo core. thank you. :)
| quote: | Originally posted by smuncky
and dude, if u know how to put in a video card and a hard drive, i think putting together the rest is just as easy. |
putting in an HD or a vid card are definitely a piece of piss... but i still dont think i could put together a whole pC on my own... the idea just seems to daunting/intimidating to me...
| quote: | Originally posted by Invasionmix
You just gotta make sure that the Dell computer takes the same slot video card you have I'm assuming it's AGP... newer computers within the last couple years are mainly PCI-Express. |
| quote: | Originally posted by phlog
As long as your vid card is compatible with the MoBo there shouldn't be a problem. Most new systems support PCIE but not AGP... So make sure both are the same format.
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Noted. I will check, but ill bet my 9550 is AGP, and ya, based on what youre saying, if i went w/ the new Dell, its vid slot would likley be the PCI-E i guess. will cofirm both facts...
| quote: | Originally posted by Invasionmix
Also, it's probably a lot better to build it yourself, cause you get to pick whatever you want in it and it's better quality parts compared to Dell. If you want, tell me your budget and I can price together a system for you :P
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Oh dude, thast aweful nice of ya man... say im DEF looking to keep things under $1,000, but Id ideally love to walk away w/ a system for aroud 700-800 taxes in.
the only video game i play (and then not even often) is Guild Wars (and i do like having the graphics at the highest level for my viewing/gaming pleasure :D)
and so long as my surround sound speakers function as such (they're only 4.1 or 5.1 labtecs, so dont think these days one could buy a soudn card that WOULDNT support such speakers, as they are 5 years old, but still get the job done just fine and nicely for me :))
| quote: | Originally posted by zokissima
To Jem_hadar, as others have pointed out, you will want to make sure that the ATI 9550 is a PCI-E card, which it most likely isn't, and if that's the case, the new PC would not be able to take it. Pricing and making our own PC is a breeze, and is typically the better way to go, since you get far better components. BUT, you'll be hard pressed to beat the DELL entry level prices, almost impossible when you consider the cose of a legitimate license for an operating system.
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Thanks zok for the response.
i guess im looking at mostly just an entry level type compy, under 1000$ for sure taxes in. dont play games save for Guild Wars really, so intense fast processing in general and graphic processing isnt a massive concern of mine.
just want a reasonable replacement of my current system bc its stressing me out. even formatting and frequent (weekly) defrags arent improving my speed.
(and i use O&O Defrag, not the crappy one that comes w/ Windows)
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OH! forgot to mention, i like the very tiny, compact size of the dell computers.
i can finally get a PC of mine off the damn floor and simply place it at the back of my desk, which would/will be so nice. |
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| zokissima |
| Honestly, if your budget is %500 go with a Dell, but if you're willing to spend the grand, go for a homebuilt PC. Hell, come down to Toronto, and I'll build it for you for free. |
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| Invasionmix |
Dude, if the most intense thing for the computer system is Guild Wars then a system would probably cost you 600-700 with operating system, you can even put it in a nice case too like this one that will just sit on your desk
http://www.canadacomputers.com/main...0776&cid=CS.897 |
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| zokissima |
| quote: | Originally posted by Invasionmix
Dude, if the most intense thing for the computer system is Guild Wars then a system would probably cost you 600-700 with operating system, you can even put it in a nice case too like this one that will just sit on your desk
http://www.canadacomputers.com/main...0776&cid=CS.897 |
If he sticks with XP yeah, you're probably right, and not including a monitor, speakers, nothing pretty much except the tower and the components. But truthfully, you can price out a full system at Canada Computers for $1000 taxes in, although you would get better cash prices elsewhere...no offense cuz I know you work there, and I shop there all the time :) |
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| Invasionmix |
| quote: | Originally posted by zokissima
If he sticks with XP yeah, you're probably right, and not including a monitor, speakers, nothing pretty much except the tower and the components. But truthfully, you can price out a full system at Canada Computers for $1000 taxes in, although you would get better cash prices elsewhere...no offense cuz I know you work there, and I shop there all the time :) |
lol none taken, I can care less :P He can go with Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit for $140 vs XP pro for 170 |
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| Jem_hadar |
You very savvy compy ppl, seeing as you kinda have an idea of what Ill be using my computer for,
am i like to notice much a difference with an Intel Core2 Duo Processor E4500 (2MB L2 Cache,2.20GHz,800 FSB)
instead of an Intel Core2 Duo Processor E6600 (4MB L2 Cache,2.4GHz,1066 FSB) ???
(I'd have a 2GB of RAM in the machine) |
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| Invasionmix |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jem_hadar
You very savvy compy ppl, seeing as you kinda have an idea of what Ill be using my computer for,
am i like to notice much a difference with an Intel Core2 Duo Processor E4500 (2MB L2 Cache,2.20GHz,800 FSB)
instead of an Intel Core2 Duo Processor E6600 (4MB L2 Cache,2.4GHz,1066 FSB) ???
(I'd have a 2GB of RAM in the machine) |
If it's just for normal internet surfing and a little bit of Guild Wars you're fine with the E4500, the E6600 is more for overclockers and more extreme gamers. |
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| Playa24_7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Invasionmix
If it's just for normal internet surfing and a little bit of Guild Wars you're fine with the E4500, the E6600 is more for overclockers and more extreme gamers. |
When the fack are you guys getting some Geforce 8800 GTs in stock!??
I reserved it at my Waterloo location, but who the fack knows when they will be getting stock, fack! Any ideas when??
Future Shop had it, but it went out of stock super fast. They apparently have stock coming in tomorrow for it, because I see pre orders on the site, but I dunno. |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dr. DAS
Lenovo FTW! |
Thinkpads are the best machines on the market. |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by Invasionmix
If it's just for normal internet surfing and a little bit of Guild Wars you're fine with the E4500, the E6600 is more for overclockers and more extreme gamers. |
Hey, thanks for your opinion. Really appreciate that.
This is def help clearing things up for me of what I'll really need (ie. I dont feel a need to go overboard, and trying to keep costs down to a reaonable extent), whether i go dell or possibly go 'build my own'.
^5 |
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