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So I should get a 1GB stick, such as this? http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...item-details.asp?EdpNo=1283674&CatId=0

Do I need (or can I even use) dual channel RAM? http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/.../item-details.asp?EdpNo=669365&CatId=0 Or should I go with one of these: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...ge=3&Nav=|c:147|c:1043|&Sort=0&Recs=10 If the second is better, which brand...

Thanks for telling me about the AMD! It costs more, but the performance seems better and it runs much cooler, which is nice. How does this Motherboard-CPU bundle look then? http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...m-details.asp?EdpNo=1908191&CatId=2019 Will it work with the rest of...

Thanks, that will save me 20 bucks right there. I'll look into the AMD X2, thanks for the advice all!

I was just looking at the description for the motherboard, it says there are 4 DIMM slots. Doesn't that mean I could technically have 4 512MB chips?

I built the PC loosely off this guide: http://www.techspot.com/guides/11-budget-pc-buying-guide-200608/, which was posted a couple days ago. I'd rather buy from tigerdirect.ca simply because I can actually drive over and get the parts from their store, saving me a crapload in shipping. I...

Why would I not want to use a Via chipset with the Intel? Is there something I don't know? Keep in mind just how clueless I am when it comes to building PCs :P And I'm not planning to overclock much, if at all. Will I still need more cooling? What kind of fans would you guys recommend...

I'm looking to build a low-mid range gaming PC which I'll be able to upgrade for future games. Here's what I've got so far (all prices in CAD): MOTHERBOARD - $76.99 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...item-details.asp?EdpNo=1819474&CatId=0 CASE - $88.99...