Recent content by dudekid

Yeah, I'm really inclined to go with XP because I'm very familiar with it and it's so much easier...however she really wants Vista so I want to at least give it a shot. I can get free copies through my school of either, and here's the version of Vista I can get: Windows Vista (x64) with SP1...

Well before I order it, I have one more quick question. We decided that Vista would be the way to go over XP. Do these parts work with Vista? I've never installed Vista on a custom before, and I don't even know what version of vista I need, etc. I'm hoping I don't have to go and change...

yeah now that you mention it, the more i think about it, the less i think she'll need the soundcard. thanks again. going to order it up tomorrow and get to building next week! thanks a lot everyone for all the help!

hey guys thanks for all the advice, I went ahead and made the full setup on newegg and I managed to get it down to ~$480. If anyone has any other input it would be much appreciated. I just posted all the new parts to check and make sure they would all be compatible. Thanks again!

Wow thanks for all the great input! Denithor, yes I do have a WinXP to give her, the college we go to gives us 3 free licenses for any windows (xp, vista, etc..). Here is the one concern I have. I've built a few pc's in my time (although, not very recently I'll admit) but the one system I...

great advice, thanks a lot. the one thing is that I once owned a Biostar mobo and I vowed never again...Is there any way to find out if my proc will come with grease? no need to buy the high end stuff I agree...either way thanks!

Hey all, Thanks a lot for all the advice. I mixed and matched with the items you guys showed me and I was able to get it down to about $520 shipped which will work just fine! Here's what I'm looking at, if you guys could maybe just take a quick look and let me know if I screwed anything up...