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Well its that time again, tech support for my new computer!
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Madvillain
Mon Feb 28 2011, 10:23AM Print
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 ok so im gonna start the process of buying a nice gaming pc.

I really only know the basics about computers so building one is gonna get messy, Vector built his last one thought so I think he'll help me out a bit.

I just don't know where to start, like I wish i had a checklist of every single thing I need, as well as where to get them from (Newegg?).

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amishburrito
Mon Feb 28 2011, 02:50PM
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 is there anything good from your last comp u can salvage?
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Noname|Boom
Mon Feb 28 2011, 09:17PM
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 Budget?
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Madvillain
Mon Feb 28 2011, 09:32PM
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amishburrito wrote ...

is there anything good from your last comp u can salvage?

nah im leaving that to be the home pc. I'm gonna make this new one all mine.

budget, Ummm I'm trying to spend as much as I need without breaking the bank. Like if i can keep costs under $1000 bucks that would be nice.
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Rusty
Tue Mar 01 2011, 02:47AM
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 Easy enough is to just browse public wishlists on newegg. Get a good idea, or even order one of theirs.

Here is a sub 1k, solid build. I didn't look too much into it though, just make sure all the components match.

-[link]-

here is a nice build. On a quick skim through I think everything matches up.

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nostie
Tue Mar 01 2011, 05:59AM
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 I found that getting all of my shit from Cyberpowerpc.com (somehow) saved me about $500 off of what my computer would have been if I bought it part for part on newegg... I'm not sure if I hit them at the right time and they had a great sale or if they're always that cheap...

In any case, they build the computer and send it to you. (it took ~a month to get to me, if that's an issue for you...)

P.S. Look around a couple different ways... I set up my computer the exact same way twice and it came out $100 cheaper because of a certain base I started out with. (I'm not sure if it was a cheaper base and the addons didn't add up to as much or if it was a more expensive base and the addons came out as less -- mess around with it...) Edited Tue Mar 01 2011, 06:00AM
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Madvillain
Tue Mar 01 2011, 03:53PM
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 Thanks alot nostie I'm really trying to save some money because im trying to upgrade my car to something a little bigger.

that 1000 dollar limit jus decreased a bit....

edit: question should i be looking into a gtx or radeon?

rusty i was looking into your build at its a nice guide but a bit pricey



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Madvillain
Tue Mar 01 2011, 04:04PM
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 reading up I am highly considering buying a pre-made pc. the time saved and professional set-up seem worth it than me returning incompatible parts, which for some reason i foresee happening no matter what i do.

also what should i look for in a motherboard? i know at the minimum i need 3 slots for memory but what else should i look for Edited Tue Mar 01 2011, 04:45PM
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amishburrito
Wed Mar 02 2011, 06:22AM
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 -[link]-,2857.html
-[link]-,2866.html

-[link]- Edited Wed Mar 02 2011, 01:07PM
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Madvillain
Wed Mar 02 2011, 11:35PM
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 at this point in time i have a decent understanding of every part i need EXCEPT for the motherboard. i vaguely understand what it does, and the specs for it make no sense to me, and i haven't found a web-link to explain it to me yet. i cant buy the processor w/o a matching mobo and i can't figure out how to look for a decent one.
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Oh I'm so down. I still play zombie escape sometimes on CS:S. Never gets old. So down for Office.

Also 15 years for me. Fuck man we are getting old as shit.

Also, loving Back 4 Blood. Highly recommend to everyone who enjoys coop zombie action. I play on steam. gLiTch handle was retired with FT. You can find me as theRemedy on Steam friends.
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