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    Critique a build for my parents' home computer

    Do they NEED it? Probably not...now. But when I build them a system, I like to futureproof it as much as possible. I've been given a $1000 budget, I'm well under it and I'm trying to avoid my needing to upgrade it several times to keep up with the times. Their current build is circa late...
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    Critique a build for my parents' home computer

    Thanks for the explanation. I think im going to go the Core i5 route. I don't see them needing 12GB of RAM anytime soon, especially if Windows 7 is supposed to be so much better (less bloated and more efficient use of RAM) than Vista.
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    Critique a build for my parents' home computer

    link plz?
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    Critique a build for my parents' home computer

    Can you give me a quick explanation as to why the Intel route would be better than the (more budget) AMD? It's 2x (or 3x) more expensive and I'm skeptical that its 2x-3x faster. Also, good call on the vid card. I like that its passive cooling, trying to make this build as quiet as possible.
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    Critique a build for my parents' home computer

    Here is my current hardware list: 1. AMD Phenom X3 and GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P Combo Here 2. 2 x G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) for 8gb Here 3. XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 Here 4. Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200...
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    Critique a build for my parents' home computer

    So I've been out of the hardware enthusiast scene for about 2 years now and the time has come to totally re-vamp my parents home computer. 80% of the use will be general surfing/bill paying/turbo taxing/word processing duties. 20% or so will be my mother using it to work from home. She's a...
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    HD DVD is officially dead

    Why not get a PS3? It is arguably the best blu-ray and upconverting DVD player unless you're spending thousands. Plus you won't be buying into a dead technology.
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    New Mac for Photoshop

    I would highly recommend getting the top of the line iMac with the lowest amount of RAM from apple. Newegg can hook you up with 4 GB of ram for less than $100. You can also buy a mini-DVI to DVI or VGA for $20 from Apple and any monitor you want for multiscreen goodness. You may, however have...
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    Abit IP35 Wont Boot

    Thanks for the words of advice guys. Is there any truth to the belief that modular power supplies have voltage drops as you add more pigtails?
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    Abit IP35 Wont Boot

    The only other power supply I have is an Antec Earthwatts 420w that I've had great luck with. However, word has it that the Abit doesn't like that one either. I think I'm going to go with the GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R. I want/need 8 SATA ports as I have a SATA dvd drive, 1 main HDD and several...
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    Abit IP35 Wont Boot

    Im in the process of building a new computer. Specs are Abit IP35 4GB of G.skill PC6400 DDR2 Intel C2Duo E6750 BFG 8800GT 512mb Antec 550 NeoPower Put everything together with an 8400GT and I got a successful POST. I didn't install windows because I had an 8800GT in the mail. I...
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    have bass speaker - what satellites?

    Not true. There are many speakers using a single 6.5" speaker (woofer) hitting the sub 40hz range at either -3db or -6db. Check out Totem speakers or any number of DIY designs. In fact, one of the best car subs I've ever herd was a folded horn box design with a 6" midbass driver. It would...
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    Quality 2.1 Speakers

    Well it'll be easier wiht a budget. You will probably not be happy with $150 spent. So, give us a new figure to work with. You can probably get a very nice solution for <$300 if you are willing to buy used/remanufactured/refurbished.
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    Quality 2.1 Speakers

    I bought a set of Insignias for $38 because my roommate is an employee at Best Buy. IMO they cannot be beat for $38. HOWEVER, retail they are $80 or $90 if you dont catch them on sale. At this point they are in the Used Polk RT25i/35i range. Read Stereophile reviews on the RT25i. The...
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    Quality 2.1 Speakers

    Sounds like you might enjoy these Your price range is a little low if you are REALLY looking for detail. I might recommend a pair of Polk RTi35i 6.5" bookshelves and a mini T amp to hold you over until you can afford a decent stereo receiver.
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