my brain ****ing hurts x100 trying to figure out which parts to buy and if theyll work and how im gonna hook em up n ****. Ive learned so much stuff in the past 2 days

 

that should be pretty obvious

 

I wish I knew all of this kind of stuff, I really need to build my own computer.

 

didnt you build a dell last year? I wish building laptops was as easy as building pcs

 

Get on AIM.

 

It really is fun, and is not as difficult as it seems. If you really want to go for it, you have lots of help here. I'd certainly be happy to give you tech support. The largest amount of time goes into choosing the right components at a price you can afford. Once all the parts show up, it's all downhill from there.


I actually did some laptops a couple of years ago, but it wasn't cost effective. Parts cost too much.

 

I'm not dumb when it comes to computers, I know a little of this and that. I can find my way around the inside of a computer case. But, I've never installed ALL of the pieces and it's psyching me out. I'm guessing I could build a pretty nice computer for $1,000 right? I don't game.

 

my computer was about 1500 and it scores higher than 97% of all other computers in 3dmark06. you get what you pay for, its just knowing what to buy, what to stay away from, and getting the most bang for your buck

 

With that thing you should be able to have Scotty Beam you anywhere you want to go in the Universe!............

 

The case is very sweet. And my specs weren't lacking three years ago when I built it. It'll hold me over for another 6-12 months and then I'll build a new one from the ground up. No money for that right now with my upcoming cross country move.

 

There are apple virii out there. I believe one was called Macarena, and targeted OS X. The fact of the matter is Apple retains less of the overall computer market, making it a much smaller target for hackers than Microsoft's Windows.

My wife would love to argue the point, she's pro-Microsoft. My only point in bringing this up is don't rest on your laurels.

 

well in Februraryill be able to order my parts. My current cart is :


750 Watt ULTRA X-connect power supply (want the x-connect)
XFX Geforce 8600 512mb (debating to getting an 8800, but the price tag of $250 is killin me)
2 fans - 1 120mm case fan, 1- slot fan


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=P450-8670


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...6&sku=ULT40122


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=T925-1209


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=T925-2009

 

No Virus's or Ad-ware on my PC in quite some time. Surf intelligently, wear protection, and you'll be ok.

 

dude get the 8800gt, i'm telling you its worth EVERY PENNY

 

id love to, but i dont have the money, im probably going to get the 8600 because of all the good reviews i read and the price. I have 2 weeks to decide but if i get the 8800 my bill for the total purchase will push 500, i just cant do that..

edit : will a video card with ddr3 memory work with my pc when i use ddr2 RAM?