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Offline AquaShrimp

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I cancelled my account
« on: June 01, 2008, 03:27:26 PM »
until I can get a newer computer.  I have about $1500 to spend.  What type of video card and processor would be best for Aces High?

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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2008, 04:17:22 PM »
Are you building your computer or ordering it/ buying it pre-made.
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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2008, 04:25:00 PM »
My rule of thumb has always been, "biggest and fastest that I can afford"  :)
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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2008, 04:27:34 PM »
For 1,500 bucks you can build a rather nice machine. It just depends what the computer is mainly used for.
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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2008, 04:49:44 PM »
For 1,500 bucks you can build a rather nice machine. It just depends what the computer is mainly used for.
I hate it when salesman say, "What is the computer mainly used for?"  who cares, in a very few years, the "biggest and fastest" will no longer run mainstream software.  Settling for less than the most you can get right now,  is just shortening the time before you need to go shopping for another computer :(


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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2008, 05:05:35 PM »
The computers number one function will be Aces High.  I don't build PCs.  I'm not adversed to buying one online.  Advice?

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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2008, 05:26:19 PM »
The computers number one function will be Aces High.  I don't build PCs.  I'm not adversed to buying one online.  Advice?
Aqua you appear to have the intelligence required to build a PC. I would recommend researching how to build your own rig. A clean running home build will crush most brand X rigs.
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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2008, 06:02:10 PM »
Hey Aquashrimp I concur with the build it yourself recommendation. You will get alot more bang for your buck.

I built my rig and trust me, If I can do it anybody can.

You also will have the option of keeping XP as your operating sytem (provided you buy it before the end of June).

cheers, and good luck with whatever you decide to do.

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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2008, 07:02:32 PM »
Aqua you appear to have the intelligence required to build a PC. I would recommend researching how to build your own rig. A clean running home build will crush most brand X rigs.
Bronk is right, build it. If you can put leggos together you can build a computer. You will get tons of help from these most excellent folks.

Right now I would say go with the intel e8400 chip. Use an abit or gigabyte board and then from there it's a matter of taste. I prefer ATI vid cards and others prefer Nvidia. For invidia go with the 8800 and above and for ATI go 3850 and above. You should be able to put together a rather nice machine. Oh, use xp home or Windows XP pro. Stay away from Vista. Stay away from xp 64 bit too.

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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2008, 09:16:54 PM »
Homemade built computer also have the ability to be MUCH more flexible when it comes to upgrading or replacing parts in the future.
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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2008, 09:37:27 PM »
Hey Aquashrimp I concur with the build it yourself recommendation. You will get alot more bang for your buck.

I built my rig and trust me, If I can do it anybody can.

You also will have the option of keeping XP as your operating sytem (provided you buy it before the end of June).

cheers, and good luck with whatever you decide to do.

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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2008, 09:39:09 PM »
Woah, what's happening to XP at the end of June?
Microsoft will no longer be selling it.
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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2008, 09:46:06 PM »
Those idiots want us to feed on their vista-cow-patties exclusively, huh? :furious
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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2008, 10:24:18 PM »
Here is what Maximum PC magazine put in there April '08 issue as a guide for $1500. Its not the biggest or baddest system on the block but it will get the job done for quite a while. I used them as a guide to build my current rig and I wouldn't trade any of their suggestions for anything else.

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Re: I cancelled my account
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2008, 11:23:44 PM »
I spent right about $1,500 I didn't need the keyboard, mouse, or monitor.  I have a nice machine for AH, and just about anything else I care to run.

It was a snap to assemble. If you have replaced a vid card, or ram you should be able to assemble a computer.

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