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Post by LukeG on Nov 14, 2006 15:33:15 GMT 1
I'm sure Mike said something about getting a PC built for a decent cost, what's going on again?
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Post by Charly on Nov 19, 2006 17:47:26 GMT 1
i did i complete upgrade on mikes pc, basically turned into a new computer in the end, motherboard, processor (althon 3500+), ram (1Ghz), case and graphics card (256mb). if anybody is interested in a desktop computer, either upgrade or one built to order for you i can help, for a lot cheaper than u can get in the shops!
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Post by LukeG on Nov 20, 2006 13:44:31 GMT 1
BUILD! BUILD! PM me, I either need to save up (2-3weeks should do of not wasting my wages for a change) or wait until January for UBERHANDOUTATHON! (tm) which is a dead certain. I have two requirements.
1: It can play Guild Wars smoothly, not arsed about the highest resolution.
2: It must be able to go online. Paperweights masquerading as PC's apparently cannot do this.
and 3: It must have a HUUUGE harddrive which isn't for porn, and specifically is NOT for copious amounts of Hentai.
Just one and two will do like, I can always buy an external harddrive so the pr0n is easier to hide.
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Post by Laharl on Nov 20, 2006 19:22:43 GMT 1
Will post the Specs for the what i'd like when i find them
Specs found!
Processors:AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 dual-core processors
AMD AthlonTM 64 processors
AMD Sempron processors
(or equivelent)
Memory:4GB3 Dual-Channel DDR22 SDRAM (533MHz)
Hard Drive: As big as possible, atleast 320 GB
Optical Drives:DVD+/-RW4 drive
DVD / CDRW Combo drive
DVD-ROM drive
3.5" Floppy Drive and 13-in-1 Media Reader
Graphics:256MB PCI ExpressTM ATI Radeon X1300 Pro graphics card
128MB PCI ExpressTM ATI Radeon X1300 graphics card
Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 6150 LE graphics
Sound:Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Makes very little sense to me as i just pasted shit from Dells website, anyway Dell are selling one with this shit for £449
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Post by Charly on Nov 24, 2006 17:03:28 GMT 1
ok luke.. il get back to u soon with a quote. will you be needing new monitor etc? or u ok with the one u have?
and how huge is huge? do you need a large internal hd as well as a large external? i can get a 320Gb external for around 80 quid. and im looking at a 160Gb internal, would that be large enough?
also what kind of cd drive do you need? dvd writer? (they can read/write dvds and cds)
and finally whats your price range? its always best to get the best system you can.
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Post by Charly on Nov 24, 2006 17:09:39 GMT 1
and james/laharl! a few points/questions...
i wudnt recommend the sempron as thats kinda the budget chip, i wud recommend the dual core athlon xp tho as thats wot i have!
any idea what speed processor u mite need? one i put in my pc is 2 x 4400+, which works out like 2 x 2.2Ghz processors - works for me.
4gb ram is pretty much maxed out at the mo and could make things expensive (cheapest i can find is £280 just for 4Gb ram!), sure u need so much?
drives wise a dvd writer will do all those in one drive, unless u really need 3 drives? also which cards do you need a card reader for exactly?
err graphics, id go for a 512mb one, nvidia chipsets are also a lot cheaper than the radeon ones, maybe not quite a shiny but they do the job.
7.1 audio is no problem.
and again what peripherals will you need? monitor mouse keyboard speakers etc.
any preference on a case? colour/features etc.
i looked on the dell website and couldnt find a system with those specs for much less than £700 so im not sure where uve seen that offer?
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Post by LukeG on Nov 27, 2006 14:05:04 GMT 1
The Hard drive was just a joke. I'm after an internet handy PC with a DVD writer that can run Guild Wars, will probably need a the basic everythings because my stock is so shit, and can be the full works for £300-£400 in January.
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Post by Charly on Nov 27, 2006 15:47:47 GMT 1
ok so u just want normal hard drive.. and u need monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers? and are u getting broadband at home?
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Post by Laharl on Nov 27, 2006 16:14:11 GMT 1
and james/laharl! a few points/questions... i wudnt recommend the sempron as thats kinda the budget chip, i wud recommend the dual core athlon xp tho as thats wot i have! any idea what speed processor u mite need? one i put in my pc is 2 x 4400+, which works out like 2 x 2.2Ghz processors - works for me. 4gb ram is pretty much maxed out at the mo and could make things expensive (cheapest i can find is £280 just for 4Gb ram!), sure u need so much? drives wise a dvd writer will do all those in one drive, unless u really need 3 drives? also which cards do you need a card reader for exactly? err graphics, id go for a 512mb one, nvidia chipsets are also a lot cheaper than the radeon ones, maybe not quite a shiny but they do the job. 7.1 audio is no problem. and again what peripherals will you need? monitor mouse keyboard speakers etc. any preference on a case? colour/features etc. i looked on the dell website and couldnt find a system with those specs for much less than £700 so im not sure where uve seen that offer? right thanks, pretty much alter it to the stuff you've said and reduce the RAM to 1GB, and dells site is down so i can't find that offer (admittedly the words "up to" may be significant) need a monitor and keyboard. |
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Post by Charly on Nov 27, 2006 16:49:22 GMT 1
ok il do a price check on that and get back to you, can be ready to go within a few days if u want it soon?
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Post by Laharl on Nov 27, 2006 16:57:43 GMT 1
would like it soon, but need to see the price first beforte confirming anything.
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Post by Charly on Nov 27, 2006 17:13:56 GMT 1
ok here we go,
athlon dual core 3800+ (2 x 2.0Ghz)
1Gb RAM
512Mb Saphire Radeon X1300 (PCI-Ex16)
320Gb Hard disk
DVD RW
Floppy drive
17" TFT monitor
keyboard mouse and speakers
£497 (dell quotes £611 for same specs)
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Post by Laharl on Nov 30, 2006 19:04:51 GMT 1
may end up with a laptop yet thanks to fucking annoying paranoid technophobe parents. yay.
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Post by LukeG on Nov 30, 2006 19:15:07 GMT 1
You don't need a PC to do your work... YOU NEED GOD! PC's are the work of the DEVIL!
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Post by Laharl on Nov 30, 2006 19:16:37 GMT 1
can you explain how a technophobe bastard can get a degree in computing?
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Post by LukeG on Nov 30, 2006 19:29:31 GMT 1
The power of GOD! REPENT SINNERS! REPENT!
Tutor: Here, have this degree! Just leave and never come back!
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Post by Laharl on Dec 1, 2006 16:16:20 GMT 1
@ Charly: I have a laptop coming now, so i won't need the desktop in January, thanks for your help anyway. Laptop was cheap but will Guild Wars run on it? *shitty suspense music*
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Post by El Capitan on Dec 1, 2006 17:07:50 GMT 1
it can but itll struggle in multiplayer.....which is what the came is 100% of the time
laptops are an absolute nogo if you intend to play games
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Post by Charly on Dec 2, 2006 15:33:31 GMT 1
ive no idea wether it can run guildwars as u havnt mentioned the specs! not to worry ul be needing a desktop in about 6 months after the laptop becomes obsolete!
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Post by Laharl on Dec 22, 2006 11:48:42 GMT 1
I can run guild wars...if i can get an external RAM increase (to 512), any idead where i can get one?
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