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Build me a computer (please?) (pg. 2)
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
well, just so you know XP (32 bit) can't address more than 3.7Gb of Ram. this includes graphics ram as well.
cant be more help, im almost 3 years out of date with technology. i mean, you could pick up my current system today for 50c, but im sure you'd like to buy something a little nicer... |
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| Sushipunk |
| Once you've figured out what you want, I recommend getting your parts from MSY. Don't let their utterly website fool you, they're actually very good, and very cheap. There are 8 stores in Melbourne, so you should be able to pick up your stuff from somewhere close-ish. |
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| Domesticated |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sushipunk
Once you've figured out what you want, I recommend getting your parts from MSY. Don't let their utterly website fool you, they're actually very good, and very cheap. There are 8 stores in Melbourne, so you should be able to pick up your stuff from somewhere close-ish. |
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My office is literally 6 doors down from an MSY branch. We get all our stuff there. Their service is but their prices are great. The funny part is that they're a computer store and their website got voted 'worst in the world' recently. |
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| Capitalizt |
Grab one of these sexy little things..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16883103234
Uses 40 watts of power max...amazing for a dual core system. Also includes 2GB of ram and a legal version of Windows 7. Don't expect to play modern games on it, but for movies/music/web surfing, it is all you need. |
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| Domesticated |
Thank you, that's exactly what I was looking for.
However, wouldn't an Asus motherboard be better than Intel? I thought Asus are seen somewhat as market leaders? |
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| Turbonium |
| quote: | Originally posted by Domesticated
Thank you, that's exactly what I was looking for.
However, wouldn't an Asus motherboard be better than Intel? I thought Asus were seen somewhat as market leaders? |
Nothing beats Intel at stock. Nothing. Why? Stability.
If you're not OCing, go Intel. |
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| Krypton |
| quote: | Originally posted by Domesticated
Thank you, that's exactly what I was looking for.
However, wouldn't an Asus motherboard be better than Intel? I thought Asus are seen somewhat as market leaders? |
I don't think it really matters. I just like Intel as a matter of brand recognition. Also, the power supply may depend on the computer case. My own computer, has a hole in the back, because the power supply is small, so it doesn't fill the entire socket. And, I don't think you really need a fan. The CPU comes with its own fan and heat sink, and the computer case should already have fans built into it. |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by Turbonium
Nothing beats Intel at stock. Nothing. Why? Stability.
If you're not OCing, go Intel. |
what are you talking about? ASUS boards are fantastic.
yeah domesticated, i would choose an ASUS board over intel, if you have the extra cash to spare. |
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| Sushipunk |
| quote: | Originally posted by Domesticated
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My office is literally 6 doors down from an MSY branch. We get all our stuff there. Their service is but their prices are great. The funny part is that they're a computer store and their website got voted 'worst in the world' recently. |
Yeah, it's ing awful, isn't it :haha:
Shame the store near you has service, the one that's close to me is actually really good. Whatever though, great prices = win. |
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| Domesticated |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sushipunk
Yeah, it's ing awful, isn't it :haha:
Shame the store near you has service, the one that's close to me is actually really good. Whatever though, great prices = win. |
http://www.msy.com.au/
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| Turbonium |
| quote: | Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
what are you talking about? ASUS boards are fantastic.
yeah domesticated, i would choose an ASUS board over intel, if you have the extra cash to spare. |
At best, ASUS is as stable as the best Intel boards, but not better. Why spend the extra cash if you're not going to OC, anyway? You're throwing money away.
lol wow |
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