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Kioku   05-28-2003 at 07:01:56 AM

Subject: Compatibility & such

I am a newbie when it comes to computers. I am just staring to survey for a new computer but all these guides confuse me, seeing how i only understand half of what's been said in the guides i've decided to ask some questions :)

--compatibility is from what i've seen the biggest concern... what notes should i be keeping in mind when putting together a computer so i don't buy a component that might linger the full potential of another? eg. ram mhz / cpu fsb / motherboard features?

( i have no clue -_- , after reading 7 or so guide i just got more confused. Oh ya, my purpose is to replace my current 6 year old system so i can play the new games)

Thanks!

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Maverick494   05-28-2003 at 08:23:59 AM
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<A HREF="http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=540866#540866" target="_new">http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=540866#540866</A>

Check out this thread. I just built a middle of the road gaming system for less than 800.00$ shipped w/monitor. I ended up not needing hard drives, but a good one would still put you right at 800 dollars. Also I really wanted a Black PC, so if you use standard beige then it is a bit cheaper too. I didn't need speakers either cause I have them too.

Just a computer junky

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endyen   05-28-2003 at 11:57:28 AM
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You gota love that system. However since the price of Amd procs took a big dive today, you may want to shell out a few extra bucks and get a 2400 or a barton xp2500 with the extra L2 cache.

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Kioku   05-29-2003 at 12:53:34 AM
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What do you mean by Black and Beige ? (x.x)

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Maverick494   05-29-2003 at 01:12:24 AM
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the color of the plastic on the drives and the color of the case.

Just a computer junky

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