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11-05-2002, 10:21 PM

[quote:4e94f]1.) intel or amd, (i have never used or seen a AMD machine so i really need help with this one)!!!!! [/quote:4e94f]

INTEL and AMD are both GREAT products. Some say INTEl is very stable, but pricey, others say AMD is nicely priced but a little buggy. I've NEVER had a problem with my AMD as long as I've got the proper BIOS Drivers.

[quote:4e94f]2.)how fast the cpu should be (like go all out and spend the big bucks on a new 2.8gighz or go for a much cheaper 2.?gighz)[/quote:4e94f]

2 gigs is FINE. If you are gaming its MORE than fine. 2.8 would really be needed if you are running some sort of VIDEO or MUSIC or WHaTEVER editing software. Right now it's MASSiVE overkill.

[quote:4e94f]3.)MOBO, should i get a combo, or buy it seperate. (and what kind of mobo)[/quote:4e94f]

DEFINATELY get a combo. Saves some cash. ASUS, GIGABYTE and SOYO make some damn fine ones.

[quote:4e94f]4.)RAM, now there is so many different kind of ram like DDR,RD,SD, (i dont know much about RAM so i will need help big time on that too, ill be going for 1gig too.)[/quote:4e94f]

One gig is a little excessive, but if you absolutely must, first refer to your MOTHERBOARD and see what type of DDR ram it takes. DDR should be fine for you - 1 gig is again a lil excessive and pricey.

[quote:4e94f]5.)i will need a DVD-R and CD-R too but thats easy to get, just have too find a cheap one.[/quote:4e94f]

Get a DVD-Burner, and a cheap CD-rom reader. No reason to get a DVD burner AND a CD-Burner. CD Burners ARE cheap though, and you can get some nice 16x ones for 60 bucks.

[quote:4e94f]6.)FAN's i know nothing about them but i hear some fans are better than others[/quote:4e94f]

Bleah. If you must, go with VOLCANO fans.

[quote:4e94f]7.)moniter, mouse,keyboard, 3.5inchdiisk drive thats easy crap too get[/quote:4e94f]

Just recycle from old COMPUTER unless you are looking for a better monitor.

[quote:4e94f]8.)video card is easy one too (ATI RADEON 9700) *im a ATI lover*[/quote:4e94f]

Or you could wait for the new NVIDIA chip to drop.

[quote:4e94f]9.)a case any good cases on the internet that i could buy?[/quote:4e94f]

Any case will do, but if you go for clear, shiny covers im sure some websites can get u an ATX or INTEL form factor case.

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Guest Posts: n/a	11-05-2002, 10:21 PM [quote:4e94f]1.) intel or amd, (i have never used or seen a AMD machine so i really need help with this one)!!!!! [/quote:4e94f] INTEL and AMD are both GREAT products. Some say INTEl is very stable, but pricey, others say AMD is nicely priced but a little buggy. I've NEVER had a problem with my AMD as long as I've got the proper BIOS Drivers. [quote:4e94f]2.)how fast the cpu should be (like go all out and spend the big bucks on a new 2.8gighz or go for a much cheaper 2.?gighz)[/quote:4e94f] 2 gigs is FINE. If you are gaming its MORE than fine. 2.8 would really be needed if you are running some sort of VIDEO or MUSIC or WHaTEVER editing software. Right now it's MASSiVE overkill. [quote:4e94f]3.)MOBO, should i get a combo, or buy it seperate. (and what kind of mobo)[/quote:4e94f] DEFINATELY get a combo. Saves some cash. ASUS, GIGABYTE and SOYO make some damn fine ones. [quote:4e94f]4.)RAM, now there is so many different kind of ram like DDR,RD,SD, (i dont know much about RAM so i will need help big time on that too, ill be going for 1gig too.)[/quote:4e94f] One gig is a little excessive, but if you absolutely must, first refer to your MOTHERBOARD and see what type of DDR ram it takes. DDR should be fine for you - 1 gig is again a lil excessive and pricey. [quote:4e94f]5.)i will need a DVD-R and CD-R too but thats easy to get, just have too find a cheap one.[/quote:4e94f] Get a DVD-Burner, and a cheap CD-rom reader. No reason to get a DVD burner AND a CD-Burner. CD Burners ARE cheap though, and you can get some nice 16x ones for 60 bucks. [quote:4e94f]6.)FAN's i know nothing about them but i hear some fans are better than others[/quote:4e94f] Bleah. If you must, go with VOLCANO fans. [quote:4e94f]7.)moniter, mouse,keyboard, 3.5inchdiisk drive thats easy crap too get[/quote:4e94f] Just recycle from old COMPUTER unless you are looking for a better monitor. [quote:4e94f]8.)video card is easy one too (ATI RADEON 9700) im a ATI lover[/quote:4e94f] Or you could wait for the new NVIDIA chip to drop. [quote:4e94f]9.)a case any good cases on the internet that i could buy?[/quote:4e94f] Any case will do, but if you go for clear, shiny covers im sure some websites can get u an ATX or INTEL form factor case.