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 Aug 7 2008, 01:30 AM
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 Aug 7 2008, 07:12 AM
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Hi: I build AMD 64 Duo-Core Platforms. I built a 4200+ CPU w/Seagate 320GIG HD, 2GIGS Corsair 800mhz RAM, MSI Micro-Star International Mainboard. XION 450 watt PS and Case w/ green LED, I just used my old cd/dvd rom drive. The OS is your biggest Question, that you must decide. My onboard sound card is Realtek ALC 888, I use it line in to my HT, Home Theater is Insignia 500 watt. Sounds great with Foobar 2000 and ASIO4free driver. Cost $421.01 audioAl over an out.
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Aug 7 2008, 10:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 27-July 08 From: Los Angeles Califronia Member No.: 225,661 |
Well to me, I think you can get a pretty good system between $1000 - $1500 dollars.
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Aug 7 2008, 12:36 PM
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I dont really have a budget yet. I was wondering what the price range is on a good computer for music and games.
Ps. I would use Vista |
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Aug 7 2008, 12:46 PM
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Aug 7 2008, 01:58 PM
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$1000 to $1500 is a good price range for a home PC. Gaming with all the nice visuals on would require a higher budget, especially if you're playing recent games. As for Vista, I say go for it. Many of the earlier problems have been worked out. If you later decide you don't want Vista, you can always try Linux.
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Aug 11 2008, 09:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 10-July 08 From: Houston,Tx. Member No.: 221,637 |
QUOTE(DJBPace07 @ Aug 7 2008, 01:58 PM)  $1000 to $1500 is a good price range for a home PC. Gaming with all the nice visuals on would require a higher budget, especially if you're playing recent games. As for Vista, I say go for it. Many of the earlier problems have been worked out. If you later decide you don't want Vista, you can always try Linux. Great advise, I have XP and I downloaded "Hardy Heron" Linux to learn. Have a nice day! |
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