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Need more input....thanks in advance

I won't be running any of the games I have above 1024x768 resolution, I would like to run the games on medium to highest quality. Most of the games I have are FPS or RTS games... Also is there a noticeable improvement if I go with the ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB DDR AGP8X w/S-Video & DVI-I...

Yeah I heard about the futureshop deal awhile ago, I think they still have it right now at $299 before tax. heyyoudvd, what software bundle comes with the Leadtek GeForce 6800 nu? Any more input would be appreciated, thanks.

Just stating a videocard isn't going to help me....I need advice or input otherwise I wouldn't have made a topic.......

I'm not sure which videocard I should buy....I won't be playing Doom 3 or Halflife 2 and the only games that might be graphics intensive that I plan on playing within the next year is Battlefield 2, Brothers in Arms and The Sims 2. These are the three video cards that I am interested in...

Thanks for the advice on ATA vs SATA drives... EDIT: What is this RAID 0 + 1 configuration I keep on hearing about? Can anyone clear this one up for me? Yeah I was thinking about switching to a MSI board, but the current PC I have use is running on a ASUS board which isn't bad. Haven't...

Thanks for all the help mechBgon, also for all the replies from others... Yeah I have a conventional ATA Maxtor 60GB hd on my current PC, but wanted to try the SATA hd's since the technology is available on the board. Is there any reason why I shouldn't go with a SATA hd? Is the speed...

Thanks for the guide mechBgon, really helpful... I was just wondering, if I do switch to a AMD 64 CPU, what motherboards do you guys recommend? Besides the Asus's K8N-E Deluxe ? I heard MSI has some good boards. Is it really worth it to switch to AMD 64 now? Aren't most applications...

Wahsapa, any recommendation on another case that will run better with this setup? I'm not going to play Doom 3 or Halflife 2, so would I need the extra power from a GeForce 6800 nu? Or should I wait 2-3 years down the road and upgrade then??? I have never used a AMD based PC before, so I...

Intel P1....forgot what speed Intel P3 500MHz Intel P4 2.26GHz

Wahsapa: I don't overclock, so would the case still be a problem? Would it have the heating problems you are mentioning? Manzelle: It's 2 sticks of 512 PC3200 for $218 CDN which is about $166 US. Can anyone can answer the "heating problems" that I might run into? Any recommendation for...

Hi, I'm about to buy a new pc soon, I didn't get many replies in the "System Buyers Guide" thread, so I decided to make a new thread. I'm just wondering if these specs are compatible and able to run most applications and games for the next 3 years. Case: $139 Antec Sonata 17? Black ATX case...

1. LITEON SOHW-1213S DVD+RW 12X4X12 DVD-RW 8X4X12 BEIGE IDE RETAIL BOX 2. PIONEER DVD+-RW 16X4X16 DUAL LAYER+R 4X CDRW 32X24X40 INT IDE WO/ SW OEM 3. PLEXTOR PX-712A 12X4X16 DVD+RW 8X4X16 DVD-RW DRIVE IDE W/ SW RETAIL BOX I was thinking of buying the Pioneer DVD burner, but did more...

I was considering AMD, but since I don't overclock I would rather just buy Intel. Every PC that I have bought so far is Intel based, so I guess i'm in partial to that. I thought DVD RW burner's are able to burn CDR's and CDRW's, but at a lower speed? Can anyone confirm this? I would rather...

Hi, I'm about to buy a new pc soon, I'm just wondering if these specs are compatible and able to run most applications and games for the next 3 years. Case: $77 18? (301-SL) Black/Silver Case w/Transparent Side Panel 4xFan 400W P4 PS USB 2.0 Power Supply: $109 Enermax 470W EG475P-VE P4 Power...