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Offline Halo

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« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2003, 10:04:40 AM »
Yeah, I second the recommendation to get your own custom machine built at a local computer store (assuming the store has a long and well-deserved good reputation).  

Decide what you want your machine to do, research the main component alternatives, get the computer shop's recommendations, and go for it!

Don't forget to check the latest offerings in keyboards, mice, joysticks, and other goodies.  Be sure the computer has enough power and cooling for everything you want to do.  

You might wind up getting the core computer at the small local expert computer shop and some of the accessories at larger chains like CompUSA.  Just be sure you talk with the best experts available and get good guarantees.
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« Reply #16 on: November 21, 2003, 10:19:24 AM »
If you don't see anything you like locally I'd give Tiger Direct a try.

http://www.tigerdirect.com

I've bought stuff from them before (business servers/workstations) and always have been treated well. I was looking thru there "gaming pc's" and a couple looked pretty decent for the buck (I build my own so not sure what a "good" boxed price is).

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=570897&Sku=V133-2096&CatId=114

Here is the link to one possibility.
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Offline Monty405

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« Reply #17 on: November 21, 2003, 11:10:49 AM »
there is nothing like the feeling of going through the first boot of a system you just created on your own with your own hand picked parts.

after building my first ill never go back to pre-built systems
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« Reply #18 on: November 21, 2003, 11:15:56 AM »
Hehehe lol until you hit a problem you cant figure out.

But you are right when it all goes well it is the best feeling.
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« Reply #19 on: November 21, 2003, 12:54:34 PM »
"Build it, and they will come"
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« Reply #20 on: November 21, 2003, 02:06:07 PM »
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Originally posted by Monty405
there is nothing like the feeling of going through the first boot of a system you just created on your own with your own hand picked parts.

after building my first ill never go back to pre-built systems


Mine kinda went KVVVRRRSSSHTTT when i first booted it.

It ain't my fault! The manual said nuttin about using standoffs.  :D
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« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2003, 02:19:49 PM »
A squadie of mine is getting rid of ALL his gaming stuff including his computer he just built.  He's selling it on EBay.

link:

pooter for sale



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« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2003, 02:26:07 PM »
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Originally posted by SLCR
A squadie of mine is getting rid of ALL his gaming stuff including his computer he just built.  He's selling it on EBay.

link:

pooter for sale



-SLICER


^^^thats a really good deal :aok
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« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2003, 04:22:10 PM »
WOW What a friggin deal! I have a customer I could sell that to right now! If he wants to deal let me know and I will talk with the guy about it tonight.
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« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2003, 11:32:01 PM »
Another good place to look is Mwave...I'm happy with my new machine from them.

http://www.mwave.com
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« Reply #25 on: November 22, 2003, 12:08:55 AM »
dont if any has mentioned http://www.newegg.com
other wise get a dell :D
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« Reply #26 on: November 22, 2003, 12:29:33 AM »
Dells are for dolts.Sheesh get something you can at LEAST upgrade yourself.:aok
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« Reply #27 on: November 23, 2003, 02:28:09 PM »
If you're going to put together your own computer then place a lot of emphasis on the motherboard. The motherboard can either make or break the performance you seek. The nForce mboards from Mach Speed are great, and they can be found cheaply at http://www.tigerdirect.com (very reliable source for parts.)
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