No wonder best buy has geeksquad..

[MiranoPoncho]

Q: How much memory is right for me?
A: First, take a look at how you typically use your computer. If you do a lot of gaming or number-crunching tasks, like queries to a database or spreadsheet calculations, you may need more RAM. The right amount of memory varies according to the type of work you do and the software applications you're using. Today's systems come with a minimum of 32MB, and the average memory capacity is more like 64MB, which has become the minimum assumption by most software and operating system manufacturers.
masterguide

As you can see, bestbuy caters towards a certain customer. Buon appitite!

 

[suse920]

lol update much

 

[AtlantaBob]

That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

 

[nboy22]

I think my dad calculated their hard drive backup or transfer hdd to another hdd for a new system at 400 dollars an hour for the geek squad, based on how much time it takes to set up the hard drive imaging utility and start it running and watching it go.... people suck with computers so much it's not even funny.

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: nboy22
I think my dad calculated their hard drive backup or transfer hdd to another hdd for a new system at 400 dollars an hour for the geek squad, based on how much time it takes to set up the hard drive imaging utility and start it running and watching it go.... people suck with computers so much it's not even funny.

:Q

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Bill Gates once said that 640k of memory is all anyone would ever need.

Have a nice day.

 

[Epic Fail]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: nboy22
I think my dad calculated their hard drive backup or transfer hdd to another hdd for a new system at 400 dollars an hour for the geek squad, based on how much time it takes to set up the hard drive imaging utility and start it running and watching it go.... people suck with computers so much it's not even funny.

:Q

I will do it for three fiddy/hour.

 

[HermDogg]

Holy hell! Looks like some of their "research" was stolen directly off of other websites:

Q: If I choose between Zip or CD-RW for removable storage, will my bases be covered?
A: These drives offer easy storage expansion, an essential means of backup, and a simple way to share files ? as long as your colleagues use the same format. More demanding storage needs require larger drives, such as the 2GB Iomega Jaz. The advantage of these drives is that most standard CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives can read the media (audio CDs can also play in standard consumer CD and DVD players), and the discs have a lower out-of-pocket cost.Copyright 2000, ZD Inc. All rights reserved. ZDNet and the ZDNet logo are registered trademarks of ZD Inc.

I've seen college students who plagiarize better than that.

 

[Chompman]

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Don't play many games do you?

 

[AtlantaBob]

Originally posted by: Chompman

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Don't play many games do you?

I was refering to the infamous Gates quote already referenced by Happy Puppy

Hardly play any games, but I do have at least a gig of memory in the computers I use for work.

 

[quakefiend420]

Q: What size hard drive should I get if I'm looking for value without compromising performance?
A: 8GB to 13.5GB are the best value: Drives this size give you plenty of room to spare. If your work involves heavy-duty image or video editing, consider an even bigger drive. If you're in the desktop PC bargain bins, don't dip below 3.2GB.Performance: IDE drives come in 5,400-rpm and 7,200-rpm flavors; server-oriented SCSI drives go as high as 10,000 rpm. Greater rotational speeds don't guarantee speedier performance, but many of these drives also pack data more densely on the disk; the overall result is generally better performance. Performance seekers may find the slight price premium worthwhile ? if so, check out the benchmarks in system reviews. Don't get too hung up on whether the drive supports Ultra ATA/66, the 66.7MB/sec version of the ATA/33 standard. Most current drives don't even stress the limits of the 33.3MB/sec interface that comes in today's systems. (Note that you'll need an ATA/66 controller ? not yet a standard feature on the core-logic chips in today's motherboards ? to take advantage of the interface.)

Q: Does it matter what kind of graphics card I get?
A: Everyday Applications: When it comes to everyday 2-D graphics performance, even last-generation chips ? or the generation before that ? do a fine job. Chips such as the ATI Rage Pro, Intel i740, and nVidia Riva 128 are all reasonable choices for basic gaming and everyday computing, as long as they're coupled with at least 8MB RAM to handle lots of colors at high resolutions. Meanwhile, Number Nine's Revolution IV is known among professional users for its reliability and high refresh rates (which translate to lower flicker) at higher resolutions.
Gaming: Gamers will want the latest generation of accelerator chips, which include the 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee and Voodoo3, nVidia Riva TNT and TNT2, ATI Rage 128, Matrox G200 and G400, or S3 Savage and Savage 4. They'll also need at least 16MB RAM to handle large texture files and higher resolutions efficiently. Check out 3D WinBench 99 scores to get a good sense of performance and image quality, but realize that gamers have their own preferences. For instance, 3Dfx's 3-D-only Voodoo2 chip has a strong following despite some last-generation 3-D features, and some games have code written specifically for it. Super game systems will sometimes have the Riva TNT on the graphics card and a Voodoo2-based board (or even two Voodoo2-based boards for enhanced performance) for gaming.

:laugh:

 

[msparish]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Bill Gates once said that 640k of memory is all anyone would ever need.

Have a nice day.

Gates never said that. It's a legend with no documentation, no source, no anything.

 

[Epic Fail]

Originally posted by: msparish

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Bill Gates once said that 640k of memory is all anyone would ever need.

Have a nice day.

Gates never said that. It's a legend with no documentation, no source, no anything.

Welp, they ran out of memory when they tried to record it.

 

[Chompman]

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob

Originally posted by: Chompman

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Don't play many games do you?

I was refering to the infamous Gates quote already referenced by Happy Puppy

Hardly play any games, but I do have at least a gig of memory in the computers I use for work.

Thought that was what you were talking about but I was just making sure.

 

[drpootums]

quakefiend, when did you pull that info off their site?

 

[AtlantaBob]

Originally posted by: Chompman

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob

Originally posted by: Chompman

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Don't play many games do you?

I was refering to the infamous Gates quote already referenced by Happy Puppy

Hardly play any games, but I do have at least a gig of memory in the computers I use for work.

Thought that was what you were talking about but I was just making sure.

Yeup. You guessed right

Oh, drpootums, all of the info -- at least the memory stuff -- is still on there. Or at least it was around 15 minutes ago.

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: drpootums
quakefiend, when did you pull that info off their site?

LOL, about 3 minutes ago

EDIT: from here

 

[tami]

wtf is your first link? http://javascript?!

 

[msparish]

Originally posted by: yamadakun

Originally posted by: msparish

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Bill Gates once said that 640k of memory is all anyone would ever need.

Have a nice day.

Gates never said that. It's a legend with no documentation, no source, no anything.

Welp, they ran out of memory when they tried to record it.

Haha, that's nice.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: msparish

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Bill Gates once said that 640k of memory is all anyone would ever need.

Have a nice day.

Gates never said that. It's a legend with no documentation, no source, no anything.

My appologies. You get three free swings with a baseball bat.

Have a nice day.

 

[Chompman]

Originally posted by: yamadakun

Originally posted by: msparish

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
That's ok, 128MB is far more than anyone will ever need.

Edited 'cause I was an English major.

Bill Gates once said that 640k of memory is all anyone would ever need.

Have a nice day.

Gates never said that. It's a legend with no documentation, no source, no anything.

Welp, they ran out of memory when they tried to record it.

:laugh:

Zing

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: tami
wtf is your first link? http://javascript?!

n00b sucks at teh linkage...at least he got one right

 

[MiranoPoncho]

n00b sucks at teh linkage...at least he got one right

Excuse my boner, correct linkage
here

 

[OulOat]

Q: Do I need a new sound card to download and play multimedia files off the Internet?
A: Not necessarily. Many Internet downloads have a program attached to let you download the file. Check the file before you begin downloading to determine what you need.

WTF?

 

[AtlantaBob]

While we're at it, my favorite is:

Q: What about the software's user manual?
A: One of the advantages of downloading is that once your program travels onto your hard drive, you'll be able to save the complete electronic user manual onto your desktop. Talk about handy! And again ? you're saving space and trees.
Note: Some software manuals must be purchased separately. Check this out prior to your purchase.

from the software download FAQ on the main page....