Recent content by chaoticgerbil

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    Which processor do I need?

    I often have 3ds max, photoshop, and firefox web browser open at the same time. Once in a while I play a video game. Which processor will better suit me? AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $92.99...
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    Simple memory question

    ok, thanks
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    Simple memory question

    I want to build a new system using windows xp 32-bit. I will buy a mobo that has 4 slots for ram, but I have read that xp 32-bit will only support 3.5gb. I could buy this memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $66.99...
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    Computer Build Help

    So that hard drive will really show a difference in speed/performance? Is it because of the 16mb cache vs 8mb? I should have mentioned that I don't really use a lot of space and I keep all my music, movies, documents on an external hard drive. I will only use the internal one for programs. On...
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    Computer Build Help

    Ok, but even though I'd save $40 on ram, you have me spending $124 more on a processor. I think that puts me at around $80 over my limit of $480. $480 is my absolute tops. But if there is really no reason to get the 1066 with my current build plan, than I'll just get the 800 ram and save $40...
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    Computer Build Help

    The pc will be used for 3ds max modeling and animation, photoshop, illustrator, internet, watching movies. My budget is $480 with shipping. I should say about $450 without shipping. I am in the u.s. No brand preference I don't plan on overclocking ever. I'd like to order the parts by the...