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| 1147320 | 2010-10-25 01:43:00 | If not gaming, don't get a gnu period , just get inboard graphics. If you try Linux don't go AMD, **** drivers :pf1mobmini: |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 1147321 | 2010-10-25 01:45:00 | wainuitech: Can you really buy an OEM copy of Windows 7, even though nothing in your computer looks remotely like OEM? That'll save quite a bit. Anyway, I think I'll probably just get one of the better platforms for $1400 (being conservative). gary67: I'm seriously evaluating the possibility of Ubuntu. But I'm scared, because I'm probably toast if I'd ever encounter a Windows-only Assignment-critical software. Like, I just built a Database with MS Access, and while Wine can get Office to work, it's probably not worth the effort to get all the WineTricks for Access. pctek: any particular reason for favouring the Intel? I'm seriously confused, and I originally thought that AMD is a quad core... |
LynX (14542) | ||
| 1147322 | 2010-10-25 02:10:00 | If you are buying hardware then you can get an OEM version of Windows. I did it a week ago from Ascent. | Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1147323 | 2010-10-25 05:50:00 | I have bought 2 copies of Win7 Home premium OEM from Ascent without hardware this year | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1147324 | 2010-10-25 05:54:00 | wainuitech: Can you really buy an OEM copy of Windows 7, even though nothing in your computer looks remotely like OEM? pctek: any particular reason for favouring the Intel? I'm seriously confused, and I originally thought that AMD is a quad core... Everything in your PC is OEM, seeing as it's Original Equipment Manufacturer. Someone manufactured each part didn't they? :rolleyes: Preference. I like Intel currently. But nothing wrong with the AMD at all. You asked - I gave you my preference is all. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1147325 | 2010-10-25 06:08:00 | If you are not really playing games, I just get a builtin graphics and save the money. If you don't really need a ton of hard drive space, I get a smaller one. When I was at uni, DVD just came on, I couldn't even play VCDs let alone. So I just ran Office 07 :D These days they are so much better. We had to have builtin CD/DVD or else we had to go external SCSI ($$$) cos USB wasn't available then and that Parallel Port was just a 2x CD-ROM. Your old computer might be perfectly fine. I just got a laptop used some weeks ago and it's a Core 2 Duo 1.6Ghz :) Personally I would just stick with Windows, more familiar and one can get access to the academic version of Office (which is cheaper at $99). |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1147326 | 2010-10-25 08:14:00 | wainuitech: Can you really buy an OEM copy of Windows 7 As every one has said, yep you can . My personal preference -- is the CPU mainly + as suggested inbuilt graphics . Thinking about future upgrading, items like Graphic cards , more memory, larger drives can all be added in . You cant really upgrade the CPU with out buying a new one . Just be careful with boards, double check that the CPU you select will actually work on the board . Some boards these days have to have the "I" ( I3, I5 or I7's) series CPU's to run onboard Graphics . Example: The ASUS P7H55-M/USB3, P7H55-M, or P7H55-M LX |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1147327 | 2010-10-25 08:35:00 | When I was at uni, DVD just came on, I couldn't even play VCDs let alone. So I just ran Office 07 :D That must of been 1997! Over time things just be cheap as chips. I just upgrade HD, etc when I need it. Chances is that it would be cheaper and faster. Like the CPU, I would just upgrade the mobo and CPU together so you get a even bigger jump than confine yourself to the old mobo. That is if you are not upgrading within a year and a half. I bought a video card, haven't played one game, what a waste. That was near 2yr ago. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1147328 | 2010-10-25 11:02:00 | As every one has said, yep you can . My personal preference -- is the CPU mainly + as suggested inbuilt graphics . Thinking about future upgrading, items like Graphic cards , more memory, larger drives can all be added in . You cant really upgrade the CPU with out buying a new one . Just be careful with boards, double check that the CPU you select will actually work on the board . Some boards these days have to have the "I" ( I3, I5 or I7's) series CPU's to run onboard Graphics . Example: The ASUS P7H55-M/USB3, P7H55-M, or P7H55-M LX Nice thing about AMD is that they are generally quite backwards-compatible, EG my current socket AM2+ board can run any AMD processor available in the last 4 years or so, including the new thubans But intel definately have better top-end performance if you have the cash :D |
forrest44 (754) | ||
| 1147329 | 2010-10-25 11:34:00 | Hi all, I'm thinking about building a budget computer, to replace my old P4 1 . 8 . I'm not going to do any overclocking, because I don't have a reason to do so, or core-unlocking (because people do this for fun instead of any "useful" reasons) . Overclocking and core unlocking is not done just for fun . Sure, some people do it purely just to see how fast they can go, but it can get a worthwhile performance increase (and for free!) Personally I don't go for overclocking either, but core unlocking is a good idea . IF it works (yeah, if) then you have got yourself a quad core for the price of a dualcore, which is a very nice (free!) upgrade . Definitely worth trying that, at least . Of course, if you want to make sure all the cores work first time, you should probably just buy a quad core to start with, like I did (I have a Phenom II 945) Antec EarthWatts 380D Green 380W = 87 . 70 I reckon the Corsair 400CX or Antec Neo Eco 520C would be better, on the grounds they both have a bigger fan and should provide better cooling . Though you should probably go for a better PSU such as the Corsair 450VX which has better quality capacitors than them . |
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