notstock4long
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Well, I just found this site (just started looking) and I am already learning a lot, but I know there is a lot I am still missing.
Basically, I am trying to build a pretty decent computer, but IU have no idea where to start.
I have my case, HD, CD/DVD+-RW drive, and a 19" LCD monitor, but I am lost as to what else I need. I know what I need, just not what kind/brand.
I want a computer that can do all the crap for school, some basic CAD stuff, but also play some decent games (probably nothing as crazy as Doom III).
I have heard a lot about different brands of RAM. What do you guys suggest? What kind of specs should I look for? I am thinking 512MB of dual channel ram would be enough, right?
The motherboard and cpu is where I am totally comfused. I have been told by some guys on other forums that I can get a decent combo for under $250. Is this true? If so, what brand, and what size/type/whatever?
I would like to get one of the ATI all-in-wonder cards, probably 128MB, would thius be enough for some decent gaming and stuff?
Okay, now some stupid questions (if all of thos weren't bad enough). I would like to be able to plug my stereo in, with the RCA jacks. I would need a sound card for this, right? If so, what brand?
Oh yeah, does it really matter what NIC I get? I see that some are expensive, but a few people have told me that doesn't really matter. Can I get away with a $20 card?
Well, that's it for now. Thanks for any help guys.
Basically, I am trying to build a pretty decent computer, but IU have no idea where to start.
I have my case, HD, CD/DVD+-RW drive, and a 19" LCD monitor, but I am lost as to what else I need. I know what I need, just not what kind/brand.
I want a computer that can do all the crap for school, some basic CAD stuff, but also play some decent games (probably nothing as crazy as Doom III).
I have heard a lot about different brands of RAM. What do you guys suggest? What kind of specs should I look for? I am thinking 512MB of dual channel ram would be enough, right?
The motherboard and cpu is where I am totally comfused. I have been told by some guys on other forums that I can get a decent combo for under $250. Is this true? If so, what brand, and what size/type/whatever?
I would like to get one of the ATI all-in-wonder cards, probably 128MB, would thius be enough for some decent gaming and stuff?
Okay, now some stupid questions (if all of thos weren't bad enough). I would like to be able to plug my stereo in, with the RCA jacks. I would need a sound card for this, right? If so, what brand?
Oh yeah, does it really matter what NIC I get? I see that some are expensive, but a few people have told me that doesn't really matter. Can I get away with a $20 card?
Well, that's it for now. Thanks for any help guys.