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Originally posted by: jpeyton
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Noobtastic
My uncle sends it to my grandmother to make sure everything is fine and with her money, my uncle orders it.



It's complicated.



What do you think of the final build?

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://secure.newegg.com/NewV...e=Michael%27s+Computer"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=6829208&WishListTitle=Michael%27s+Computer">https://secure.newegg.co.........l%27s+Computer</a></a>

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It's AWESOME!
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really?
 
Yes, go back and read what you posted in the second page. If I've read the whole thread how likely am I to click through on yet another link as opposed to reading the exact information you posted?
 
Originally posted by: Roguestar
Yes, go back and read what you posted in the second page. If I've read the whole thread how likely am I to click through on yet another link as opposed to reading the exact information you posted?
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I changed some parts around.


I'm confused..
 
Noobtastic. I think the main problem people have with some of your posts (Take this as helpful criticism) is that you may possibly come across knowing more than you do. People more than likely assume that ~800 posts you should have proper forum etiquette. Making posts that are hard to read or give people who are trying to help a more difficult time in doing so is never appreciated.

My advice to you is to go with your gut after reading everyones opinion.

I spent a long time on forums wondering about how good my system would be after laying out the different components to people. (This was a year or so ago) You will hear things like "That part, I would have went with part XXX instead" In that you find other members battling out their own perceptions on what the better system is. The truth is, people who are not completely in THE KNOW will be pleased with a system far below that of the people they're asking advice from. Not that it is okay not to squeeze every bit of performance out of your system or save some bucks, but that ONLY comes with time. Not forum advice.

Good luck.
 
The list looks fine. There's nothing to be confused about. Cripes, it's a computer and it's going to run software. That's it.

Send us benchmarks when you're done. :thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: sirchmeister
Noobtastic. I think the main problem people have with some of your posts (Take this as helpful criticism) is that you may possibly come across knowing more than you do. People more than likely assume that ~800 posts you should have proper forum etiquette. Making posts that are hard to read or give people who are trying to help a more difficult time in doing so is never appreciated.

My advice to you is to go with your gut after reading everyones opinion.

I spent a long time on forums wondering about how good my system would be after laying out the different components to people. (This was a year or so ago) You will hear things like "That part, I would have went with part XXX instead" In that you find other members battling out their own perceptions on what the better system is. The truth is, people who are not completely in THE KNOW will be pleased with a system far below that of the people they're asking advice from. Not that it is okay not to squeeze every bit of performance out of your system or save some bucks, but that ONLY comes with time. Not forum advice.

Good luck.
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Riiight.


So what do you think of my build?

 
He thinks your build won't get off the ground. He thinks you should order a Dell.
You've got to read between the lines, to get the full story. 😛
 
Originally posted by: coolpurplefan
The list looks fine. There's nothing to be confused about. Cripes, it's a computer and it's going to run software. That's it.

Send us benchmarks when you're done. :thumbsup:
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How do I test benchmarks??



 
Originally posted by: jpeyton
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Noobtastic
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: coolpurplefan
The list looks fine. There's nothing to be confused about. Cripes, it's a computer and it's going to run software. That's it.

Send us benchmarks when you're done. :thumbsup:</end quote></div>



How do I test benchmarks??



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It's built into every program. Just hold down the 'Alt' key and hit 'F4'.
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You B@stard.

 
No, I never had any intentions on giving my opinion (I am allowed to browse, before I get a "So why did you click the link"). Noobtastic felt like he was being attacked and I simply offered my advice about the situation as a whole. His computer, this thread, people and how they take to you on the internet. More specifically when it involves communication 😛

EDIT: But as an aside. No, I do NOT think you should order any prebuilt system. It is great to get your foot in the door at some point. I used to think it all revolved around buying prebuilt systems and just adding a stick of ram or swapping drives. I did not realize what it was all about until I started building systems for myself. I cannot lecture you all day with technobabble. But, I can tell you when you're being ripped off. Local classifieds are a prime example. Commodores for $200. 😉
 
It looks fine to me. Go with what you want. Honestly, there will be regrets either way. Building systems to me always feels that way. You build a system and try to future proof it as much as possible and a month later you are kicking yourself. A lot of future proofing has to do with reading lots and lots of industry related news. That is, if you want to stay ahead of the curve and spend your money wisely. Computers are hard to future proof. Atleast anything past a year or so.

Of course, it also depends on your needs. Some people can do fine on a 386 even today. If you're a gamer, you will need to be on the bleeding edge for newer/upcoming games. But, prices are a lot more reasonable than they used to be. For around a buck or so per MB of ram. 😛
 
I'll be playing the battlefield series exclusively (maybe CS....maybe.) so my confinement among the hardcore gaming masses is quite limited. I don't care for Fary Cry, WoW, Oblivion, HL, Everquest, Crysis, or COD.


Battlefield is my passion.



Anything beyond that is infidelity. 😛
 
The benchmarks for the HD2600 XT are out and it's not that good. So, there aren't any doubts you're getting a very capable system.

Anywhoo, the frame rate thingy for battlefield is: push on the button next to 1. Then type in "renderer.drawFps 1" If I remember correctly, you HAVE TO type in a Capital F and then a space after Fps even if the space doesn't show up. (Then press Enter.) You should see real tiny red letters in the top left corner of your screen. That's your framerate. Push the button next to 1 again to see the screen the normal way but with the frame rate still in the corner so you can see it.

You don't need everyone on the planet to approve your computer. It's going to run.
 
OMG, that was funny.

That reminds me of the message where someone was asking how to take RAM out of a computer. I think someone answered with a pair of vice-grips. Then we had like 7 pages of that.
 
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: sirchmeister
Noobtastic. I think the main problem people have with some of your posts (Take this as helpful criticism) is that you may possibly come across knowing more than you do. People more than likely assume that ~800 posts you should have proper forum etiquette. Making posts that are hard to read or give people who are trying to help a more difficult time in doing so is never appreciated.

My advice to you is to go with your gut after reading everyones opinion.

I spent a long time on forums wondering about how good my system would be after laying out the different components to people. (This was a year or so ago) You will hear things like "That part, I would have went with part XXX instead" In that you find other members battling out their own perceptions on what the better system is. The truth is, people who are not completely in THE KNOW will be pleased with a system far below that of the people they're asking advice from. Not that it is okay not to squeeze every bit of performance out of your system or save some bucks, but that ONLY comes with time. Not forum advice.

Good luck.</end quote></div>

For what appears to be your first post on the forums, this is rather fantastically insightful.

Noob of the year! 😛

Edit: Noobtastic, when you get BF2142 add me to your buddy list - my account name is "magicfrog" - I'll gladly take your dog tags 😉.
 
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: jpeyton
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Noobtastic
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: coolpurplefan
The list looks fine. There's nothing to be confused about. Cripes, it's a computer and it's going to run software. That's it.

Send us benchmarks when you're done. :thumbsup:</end quote></div>



How do I test benchmarks??



</end quote></div>
It's built into every program. Just hold down the 'Alt' key and hit 'F4'.</end quote></div>

Wow that was great! He fell for it too.....

EDIT: Noobtastic in all seriousness though, Microsoft does have a benchmarking tool built into Windows. Your going to have to follow these steps quick though.
1. Save any documents you might have open and close all open programs
2. This is where you have to be really really fast, I suggest reading through all the instructions then attempt this when your done.
3. hit the control and escape keys.
now press the U key once and then quickly press the T key multiple times

If you didnt press T fast enough a box asking to shut downs windows will come up. If this happens try it again, you'll get it soon enough.
 
Originally posted by: mxrider
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: jpeyton
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Noobtastic
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: coolpurplefan
The list looks fine. There's nothing to be confused about. Cripes, it's a computer and it's going to run software. That's it.

Send us benchmarks when you're done. :thumbsup:</end quote></div>



How do I test benchmarks??



</end quote></div>
It's built into every program. Just hold down the 'Alt' key and hit 'F4'.</end quote></div>

Wow that was great! He fell for it too.....

EDIT: Noobtastic in all seriousness though, Microsoft does have a benchmarking tool built into Windows. Your going to have to follow these steps quick though.
1. Save any documents you might have open and close all open programs
2. This is where you have to be really really fast, I suggest reading through all the instructions then attempt this when your done.
3. hit the control and escape keys.
now press the U key once and then quickly press the T key multiple times

If you didnt press T fast enough a box asking to shut downs windows will come up. If this happens try it again, you'll get it soon enough.
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I'm not that stupid.

😀
 
Originally posted by: Noobtastic
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: mxrider
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: jpeyton
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Noobtastic
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: coolpurplefan
The list looks fine. There's nothing to be confused about. Cripes, it's a computer and it's going to run software. That's it.

Send us benchmarks when you're done. :thumbsup:</end quote></div>



How do I test benchmarks??



</end quote></div>
It's built into every program. Just hold down the 'Alt' key and hit 'F4'.</end quote></div>

Wow that was great! He fell for it too.....

EDIT: Noobtastic in all seriousness though, Microsoft does have a benchmarking tool built into Windows. Your going to have to follow these steps quick though.
1. Save any documents you might have open and close all open programs
2. This is where you have to be really really fast, I suggest reading through all the instructions then attempt this when your done.
3. hit the control and escape keys.
now press the U key once and then quickly press the T key multiple times

If you didnt press T fast enough a box asking to shut downs windows will come up. If this happens try it again, you'll get it soon enough.</end quote></div>

I'm not that stupid.

😀
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Did you even try it?

Blain I completely agree.

 
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