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    DrCool's System Builders Guide - NOV 04

    Fisher: But arguable a DVD-ROM is a minimum, given that alot of software now comes on DVD (atleast where I live). So if you want to be able backup/copy stuff you're either looking at DVD-ROM+CD-RW or just a DVD-(+)R drive. IMHO DVD+R drives are so cheap that it's something you'd want to...
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    DrCool's System Builders Guide - NOV 04

    Gothgar: IMHO the floppy could be ditched, whereas a DVDburner should be standard in any system. Also, for about 10$ more (haven't checked the prices), you should put in a Athlon64 2800+ (be aware that the Semprons rating is vs. a Celeron, and the Athlon64s is vs. a P4, so an Athlon64 is...
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    DrCool's System Builders Guide - NOV 04

    Somehow the above stuck with me. Let's revisit something "Dr""Cool" said: "So for all you zealotous bunch of ignorant bastards, get your facts straight, lest you look like an id10t!" "you guys are giving ars technica a bad name, you just enjoy running your mouth off, because you have no...
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    DrCool's System Builders Guide - NOV 04

    Just like your words and actions speak for you, in volume. Frankly I felt sorry for you when I realised you were 20, I had you figured out for about 14. I guess this isn't something you'll outgrow.
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    DrCool's System Builders Guide - NOV 04

    I found this thread via Google, since I assumed a unique personality like "Dr""cool" must have shared his "wisdom" with other forums as well, and I wasn't disappointed :D He was at Ars too, didn't last as long unfortunatly. http://episteme.arstechnica.co...774&m=373006527631 It's...