OT: computers

[Thermodyne]

Based on the first post, I think he needs a boxed computer. This means he should buy the
fasted Dell that he can afford. He was an OC’er, he would not have made the post. Building
your own, results in more speed for buck spent. But can be a problem for someone that is not
up to speed on trouble shooting problems.

[Thermodyne]

Originally posted by rextorres:

If you're adventurous you can get an AMD cpu because they are easier to overclock so you can get more bang for your buck.

A good place start to get information is

http://www.tomshardware.com

BULL CRAP. OC'ing a Rdram P4 is as easy as it gets. Kick the FSB up and let her rip. No
memory timings to work out, and no split bus multipliers to trip you up.

And Tom’s is the laughing stock of the PC forum world. He switches sides faster than
processors go obsolete. Try this place if you want to get some fair answers.
http://www.sharkyforums.com/

[Dawn Falcon]

Heh...

I'd recomend [H]ard OCP and Annandtech over Toms or SE.

The SE forums used to be a pit when I posted there, although admitedly that was some time ago.

[atari_eric]

Originally posted by Ruatha:

When someone asks what processor should I get they usually means wich processor gives me best prestanda.

Prestanda? Huh? Can you tell me what this means? It's not at M-W.com, a dictionary site...

[tesco samoa]

What can you bring over from your old pc..... and what is your budget.

I do highly recommend that you get a nvida 2 chip set and a nice amd chip...

Remember it is more important to get the best motherboard money can by than the best cpu as you can always do a cheap upgrade in the cpu in a year or 3 when the best out now is dirt cheap in a few years.

But for Bang for the BUck your not going to beat a nvida 2 chipset with amd. 333mhz ram etc...

Post what you got and what you can afford..

If you want to take it off line send me a pm... I will gladly help out and send you some links... I have many good ones at work... which is not where i am at now...

[Ruatha]

Originally posted by atari_eric:

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Originally posted by Ruatha:

When someone asks what processor should I get they usually means wich processor gives me best prestanda.

Prestanda? Huh? Can you tell me what this means? It's not at M-W.com, a dictionary site...

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Sorry, thought that was the english word.
An easy and in this case accurate translation would be: "How fast does programs run on it."

[Instar]

Here is what you do (take it from me, I am a computer programmer!! Woot):
Go to www.tomshardware.com
Read some reviews, find a "do it yourself" page. You can really learn a lot in a short amount of time.
Next, go to www.newegg.com they are the best retailer of parts I have ever known.
Order parts.
Build computer.
I have had great success with the following companies' parts:
For motherBoards, MSI, I have heard that Gigabyte is good, couple others I cannot remember. Just make sure the processor socket on the motherboard is the same as the processor you want, and that the RAM sockets is the same kind as you are going to buy too. If you want extra USB ports, motherBoards can have them.
For processors, I am a fan of Intel myself, but AMDs are good too. I just rather get Intels, because they are usually the best supported and the fastest.
Crucial, Kingston, and I have heard that OCZ are all good brands of RAM (I have heard horror stories about dirt cheap RAM, so you cannot trust the low bidder)
Video cards is pretty much how much you want to spend. Top of the line is NVidia FX, very expensive and very loud. Tomshardware has excellent comparison charts.
For a sound card, I only buy Creative. There really is not much competition. Get an Audigy2 and you will have top notch quality (at a high price, depending on which model)
I prefer Plextor CD-RWs, and I would wait on getting a DVD-RW drive. They are expensive and there is 2 standards that need sorted out first.
I should go into business by making custom PCs. Itd be fun.

Edit: I forgot about powersupplies. Basically, more is good, and the most you'll ever need is maybe 350 to 400W, but there are many cheapo brands out there. I think Chieftec and Antec are good brands, but I cannot remember.

[ April 02, 2003, 04:46: Message edited by: Instar ]