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firestar12

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #100 on: September 12, 2009, 18:29:30 »
Don't think that I abandoned this, I'm just waiting for christmas so I get the parts. Also, the final specs are here:
  • Operating System: Windows 7, or WinXP (Or both with partitioning), (And Fedora Linux), and just for the record, I would never do garbage Vista.
  • Processor: AMD Dual Core 3.0 GHz
  • Ram: 3 GB (After update, starting out with 2 GB)
  • Graphics Card: GeForce GTS 250
  • Hard Drive: 640 GB
  • Power supply: 450W
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saltydog

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #101 on: September 12, 2009, 18:56:58 »
Sounds sweet..   :)  (is that power supply enough ? )
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IRI5HJ4CK

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #102 on: September 12, 2009, 19:14:10 »
Quote from: Firestar on September 12, 2009, 18:29:30
Don't think that I abandoned this, I'm just waiting for christmas so I get the parts. Also, the final specs are here:
  • Operating System: Windows 7, or WinXP (Or both with partitioning), (And Fedora Linux), and just for the record, I would never do garbage Vista.
  • Processor: AMD Dual Core 3.0 GHz
  • Ram: 3 GB (After update, starting out with 2 GB)
  • Graphics Card: GeForce GTS 250
  • Hard Drive: 640 GB
  • Power supply: 450W

How much will Windows 7 to run though? out of that 3 GB?

Vista needs 1 GB doesn't it? Would Windows 7 be the same, or more?

Jack :)
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TNeves

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #103 on: September 12, 2009, 19:15:20 »
Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on September 12, 2009, 19:14:10
How much will Windows 7 to run though? out of that 3 GB?

Vista needs 1 GB doesn't it? Would Windows 7 be the same, or more?

Jack :)

7 runs fine with only 1GB, is more optimized than Vista.
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sadsid († 2016)

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #104 on: September 12, 2009, 19:15:53 »
Hi
I think you will need at least a 550 power supply that card has 2 power cables connected
to the supply I have one in my comp
                                                       Eric
« Last Edit: September 12, 2009, 19:17:28 by sadsid »
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Master Captain

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #105 on: September 12, 2009, 22:31:25 »
dont forget about all the other parts ::) motherboard, case, optical drives and such, get a 64 bit system if possible that way you can expand to over 3gb of ram, and as sad sid said a bigger power supply would be good. ;)
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IRI5HJ4CK

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #106 on: September 13, 2009, 12:40:07 »
Quote from: TNeves on September 12, 2009, 19:15:20
7 runs fine with only 1GB, is more optimized than Vista.

Ohhh I see. Vista was a bit of a disaster I think....I don't like it very much, but that's my opinion.

Jack.
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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #107 on: September 13, 2009, 13:43:15 »
Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on September 13, 2009, 12:40:07
Ohhh I see. Vista was a bit of a disaster I think....I don't like it very much, but that's my opinion.

Jack.

Vista in the first times was. Now (with SP1+SP2) is a stable a fast (new computers) OS. I used it and I know a computer of a friend that uses it with no hassle. Vista and 7 have a different way of managing memory than XP, a better way.
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Capt. Matt

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #108 on: September 13, 2009, 14:44:55 »
See shane im not the only one that thinks you need a  larger power supply ;) ;D :lol: 

And may I ask why you chose AMD, is it just that they are more affordable?
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firestar12

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #109 on: September 14, 2009, 21:19:54 »
Quote from: Master Captain on September 12, 2009, 22:31:25
dont forget about all the other parts ::) motherboard, case, optical drives and such, get a 64 bit system if possible that way you can expand to over 3gb of ram, and as sad sid said a bigger power supply would be good. ;)
Of course I know about all the rest of that, what do you think I am? I already stated many times before the reason WHY I DON'T list those. Check. ;)
And Matt, I forgot to change the power supply, I now know and have known for some time that that isn't enough.
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Capt. Matt

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #110 on: September 15, 2009, 01:14:49 »
Whatever you say ;) How about listing your case choice Im interested to know what it looks like, I have the Antec Sonata III 500w its quite nice, and whats your Motherboard choice?
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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #111 on: September 15, 2009, 01:24:05 »
agreed, i'd like to see the case and what your mo-bo (motherboard) choice is
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Capt. Matt

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #112 on: September 15, 2009, 01:30:55 »
I have an Asus P5Q motherboard I love it :thumbs: My case is really nice too I think antec makes good cases and powersupplies
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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #113 on: September 15, 2009, 01:37:13 »
ah nice mother board, though theres different versions do you know which one you have? :P
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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #114 on: September 15, 2009, 15:17:19 »
Hmmm let me see...well I dont have wi-fi, but I cant find the box that it came in, oh dear :P
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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #115 on: September 15, 2009, 21:24:39 »
Hi Firestar,
If you have a look at this old topic;
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,7373.75.html
you will see that it is the silly things that trip you up. I wouldn't ask you to go through the whole thing, but, on pages 3 and 4 are a couple of the problems, (that I couldn't seem to resolve myself), that can cause you problems.

I am still using the system that I built then and it has served me well. If you install Windows RC then you shouldn't have the problems that I had with the SATA drive, if you install Windows XP then, (depending on the updated version), you might not.

Either way, I learnt a lot from the experience and, (believe it or not), enjoyed it. I have a lot of satisfaction in the knowledge that 'I built it'. 8)

Regards, Dave
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firestar12

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #116 on: September 16, 2009, 00:04:43 »
Ok, I'm not on my PC so the links are not on my PC but I can tell you my case is from Rosewill and the mobo is an AMD Motherboard, by Gigabyte.

EDIT: Almost forgot, thanks very much Dave!! :2thumbs:
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Capt. Matt

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #117 on: September 16, 2009, 00:40:35 »
Rosewill, do you know what model?
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firestar12

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #118 on: September 17, 2009, 01:09:15 »
Quote from: Capt. Matt on September 16, 2009, 00:40:35
Rosewill, do you know what model?
Not off the top of my head.
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Capt. Matt

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #119 on: September 17, 2009, 01:10:42 »
Ok then ;) I must say though that I love my antec one!!
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firestar12

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #120 on: September 27, 2009, 22:50:15 »
Ok, with some moderate changes, I might leave it here:
  • Operating System: Windows 7, or WinXP (Or both with partitioning), (And Fedora Linux).
  • Processor: AMD Dual Core 3.0 GHz (Though I may overclock it to 3.8 GHz if I can)
  • Ram: (DDR3 RAM) 3 GB (After update, starting out with 2 GB)
  • Graphics Card: GeForce GTS 250
  • Hard Disk Drive: 640 GB, though with two or three partitions, that could set it to 320 GB
  • Power supply: 500-600W

What do you guys think? ;D
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TJK

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #121 on: September 27, 2009, 23:15:00 »
Quote from: Firestar on September 27, 2009, 22:50:15
Ok, with some moderate changes, I might leave it here:
  • Operating System: Windows 7, or WinXP (Or both with partitioning), (And Fedora Linux).
  • Processor: AMD Dual Core 3.0 GHz (Though I may overclock it to 3.8 GHz if I can)
  • Ram: (DDR3 RAM) 3 GB (After update, starting out with 2 GB)
  • Graphics Card: GeForce GTS 250
  • Hard Disk Drive: 640 GB, though with two or three partitions, that could set it to 320 GB
  • Power supply: 500-600W

What do you guys think? ;D

Good but i wold go for 64 bits windows 7 and why not go for 2 x 500  GB HD
« Last Edit: September 27, 2009, 23:16:33 by TJK »
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Master Captain

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #122 on: September 28, 2009, 01:16:54 »
sounds good i'll warn you on the overclocking though "overclocking is a risky and unreliable way to increase the speed of a processor it can also damage the processor" quoted from my textbook at computer repair class
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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #123 on: September 28, 2009, 01:40:37 »
^^What he said, also why the heck do you need so much memory 2 500Gb hard drives or  1 640 I didne even fill up my last 250GB :doh:
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TJK

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Re: I might construct a computer.
« Reply #124 on: September 28, 2009, 02:00:20 »
Quote from: Capt. Matt on September 28, 2009, 01:40:37
^^What he said, also why the heck do you need so much memory 2 500Gb hard drives or  1 640 I didne even fill up my last 250GB :doh:

The HD are not so expensive anymore, you maybe pay 10 dollars more for a 5oo gb GD so whynot, and if you shall stor picture and grapick then it take a hug of HD space
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