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Xarshi
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 01:08 Edited at: 25th Apr 2007 01:11
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Ok,so I've been looking at a new computer recently,mostly so I can play oblivion(I have been waiting since morrowind...). Now,I want to know if these parts sound good:
The PC:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8297023&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050060&id=1173577698068

The GPU:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8211286&type=product&id=1166235562616

And one question,is this memory considered RAM? :
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6578713&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01169&id=1077630669390

Because I wanna increase my ram by double so I can play Oblivion without much lag,and eventually halo 2 vista...and morrowind...and halo...yeah... So does this pc sound good enough for those games? In the summer after I save up enough I'm buying a 4.0 gpu and a physx card,with some extra memory(to max my ram to 2 gb if what I posted above really was ram...). So please respond Thanks

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H4ck1d
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 01:11
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The memory is RAM, but that particular one isn't compatible with the motherboard you've chosen. Your motherboard supports DDR2, while the memory you linked to is DDR.

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Xarshi
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 01:24
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oh...haha,ok then. I'm a moron when it comes to computers

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Xarshi
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 01:43
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Is this memory better and suited for my pc?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7997475&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01169&id=1155071451493

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SageTech
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 01:57
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Honestly, you'd be better off custom building a pc. I know you may be a hardware n00b, as that is exactly what I am, but trust me, the whole custom pc building thing is so idiot proof ANYONE could do it. For instance, I have already picked all my parts off of NewEgg(which is the best site to buy pc parts on), and the rig Ive built is nothing to scoff at(DX10 card, dual core cpu, vista premium, and all under 1000 bucks!). Remember that by buying from best buy your getting stuff you don't really even need(IE bloat ware and the manufacturing cost for putting the together).


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Xarshi
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 02:04
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unfortunately my parents are ignorant and would probably say I'd break it,and in plus,what I'll be getting will be $711 and will be oblivion compatible I found out. So really I'm all set. I have a monitor I'll be using(mostly because if I buy one it'll be in the 800's,the whole thing that is).

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H4ck1d
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 02:18
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I think that new memory will work better, but I'm also a noob, so don't trust me . I would definitely second what SageTech said though, I really know nothing about computer hardware at all, but I just built my own about 2 months ago and it worked without a hitch (and I know it a lot better than some manufactured rig).

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Zaibatsu
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 02:26
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http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2100160,00.asp

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Phaelax
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 08:07
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Quote: "http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2100160,00.asp"

And it lists a 400w PSU. I knew I was right at laughing at everyone who think they need 600+ power supplies.


First of all, if you buy an Emachine it'll turn into a door-stop within a year. Secondly, don't ever buy ram from BestBuy, they charge so much more its simply unbelievable they manage to sell any at all.


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indi
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 08:24
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I just ordered a 22 inch wide screen really cheap from a vendor I would never thought Id buy from. Dell - 5 year same day replacement warranty if its good ill go for another

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Phaelax
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 08:30 Edited at: 25th Apr 2007 08:30
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Dell actually has some real nice monitors. I've been seeing quite a few 22" with warranties on Ebay for good prices. I think Sony may actually make the monitors they use.


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Dazzag
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 15:00 Edited at: 25th Apr 2007 15:00
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Yep, my old 20.3" LCD Dell 1600x1200 monitor is totally ace. Plus the 1920x1200 Dell laptop is crystal clear. Apparently Samsung panels, but hey...

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Satchmo
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Posted: 25th Apr 2007 15:07
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Yeah just build it urself thats what im goin at with a 1300$ budget. It should be fun, some nvidia geforce 8800 a core2duo (ill wait a bit see if extremes price goes down) and I havnt done much research yet though.(VISTA ULTIMATE)

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Underdog Designs
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Posted: 26th Apr 2007 02:56
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Ew, Best Buy + Prebuilt. The system is somewhat okay but ew. If your parents are forcing you to buy a prebuilt look into companies like

Ibuypower
http://ibuypower.com/mall/lobby.htm

Cyberpower
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/Default.asp

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indi
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Posted: 27th Apr 2007 06:18
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The 22 incher came, the 750gig external firewire drive is later this arvo.
Oh man its nice to have something like this at home, I used to drool on monitors this size at freelance jobs, I might get another larger one now

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Zaibatsu
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Posted: 27th Apr 2007 06:22 Edited at: 27th Apr 2007 06:26
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and if you're looking to spice up a computer...

http://www.xoxide.com

might i recomend http://www.xoxide.com/lighting.html

and http://www.xoxide.com/moundewcodre.html

I gotta get one of these...



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Agent Dink
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Posted: 27th Apr 2007 06:30
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I can vouch for Ibuypower.com. I love my laptop from them. It's excellent. And got it for a good price too.

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Xarshi
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Posted: 28th Apr 2007 20:24
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I'm liking the cyberpower thing. So,I was looking at the radeon x1650 series,and does that let you hook your pc up to your tv? I want to do this cuz that would save me 150 something $,and my tv is actually good. So would I be able to do that?

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hessiess
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Posted: 28th Apr 2007 20:41 Edited at: 28th Apr 2007 20:41
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Quote: "and http://www.xoxide.com/moundewcodre.html

I gotta get one of these..."


why? its just a keyboard! a cheap one works just as well
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Zaibatsu
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Posted: 28th Apr 2007 20:56 Edited at: 28th Apr 2007 20:56
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becuase it lights up...

and has drains to get rid of liquid spills...

Quote: "Quote: "and http://www.xoxide.com/moundewcodre.html
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that link has nothing to do with the keyboard, thats a link to their caffeine section.

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Xarshi
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Posted: 29th Apr 2007 00:16
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Ok,so does cyberpower put the pc together for you or not? Because I can't tell,mostly because it says absolutely nowhere.

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