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how many types of RAM are there? zooka:
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Are there any guides on how to start building a computer, because I already have most of the basic stuff, just need a new processor among other things
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ASUS or gigabyte
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I know at least one of you has built a computer
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[quote="Old Reliable":22a77]I know at least one of you has built a computer[/quote:22a77]
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[quote="Old Reliable":8043d]Are there any guides on how to start building a computer, because I already have most of the basic stuff, just need a new processor among other things[/quote:8043d]
A good magazine to begin familiarizing yourself with hardware and it's funtionality, interaction etc. . .is Maximum PC. [url="http://www.maximumpc.com/"]http://www.maximumpc.com/[/url] Also Computer Power User http://www.computerpoweruser.com/ Also, the site I recommended before, Extremetech http://www.extremetech.com/ This is where I'm getting all of my information. |
ASUS P4T533 biggrin:
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Asus. the highest quality without the raping soyo likes to administer. A7V8X is what i got, but there are better out now. Get one that supports DDR2. Stay away from epox. Everytime I look at bench marks they always complain that the epox wouldnt work.
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Thanks for those links....I am just unsure what kind of case to buy etc.
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Which one do you suggest, oh and is there a program I can use to find out all the hardware I have?
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Newegg sucks. Old, goto http://www.pricewatch.com
for a case, get at least a 300W power supply, 350 if your going P4. It should have at least 2 5.25 bays, and 2 3.25 bays. My best suggestion are these two: Price: Antec SX630II - http://www.pricewatch.com/2/74/960-5.htm (4th from bottom) Best: Antec Plus660AMG - http://www.pricewatch.com/2/74/960-10.htm (4th from bottom) |
Joe - used to think the same as you about newegg and pricewatch. Until I built my pc. Newegg is solid and usually only a couple of dollars more than the lowest pricewatch price. They also deliver ANYWHERE in the US within 3 days (california to florida). Not the possible 3 weeks I got last time with the lowest cost pricewatch vendor (with good third party ratings no less). I will pay the insignificant premium for newegg every time now, but that is just me. I think I paid an extra $20 for $500 worth of components (processor, ram, mobo, hdd, plus a couple peices for a friend) and got them all quick and from one vendor. I would hate to have to track orders from 4 different vendors to save a couple bucks a piece.
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So this would be a good model to follow? http://www.maximumpc.com/reprints/repri ... l#shopping
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