Recent content by rip2k64

Yeah, I know it is a bit off the original topic but I have been doing some research into barebones to see if I can appease my parents. On of the mobos I am looking for has a CNR slot on it. I can't find what this is used by. Any help would be apprecitated.

I have already done a lot of research into parts. And like I said, software is not a problem. Right now I am looking at the following parts: AMD Anthlon 64 2800+, 512kb L2 Cach Chaintech nVidia GeForce 6800 Video Card, 128 mb DDR Western Digital Special Edition 120gb 7200rpm IDE...

Thanks for all of the input. Please keep it coming. A few things to add. 1) My budget is roughly $1000. 2) Software is not a problem. I already have most of the software I will need and can easily pick up what I do not have. 3) Basic repairs I can manage myself. I have been nursing the...

I am a senior in high school and plan on attending college afterwards. I am looking to purchuse a computer obviously. I am looking for one that will be able to decently play certain games about to be released but I am also operating on a budget. I want to build my own to keep overhead down...