The Computer Megathread

[Momentum]

gamer xtreme 2000


beautiful.


also yes it will

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[BlockFry]

gamer xtreme 2000


beautiful.


also yes it will

probably a Christmas present, hope it doesn't break because im looking at the reviews

[Legodude77]

So I was watching this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&list=PL291F84A80CA32304&v=5K02P5I8BsE
And at 1:30 it starts talking about putting an ssd on the inside of your case with Velcro. You can do that?

[curiosblockland6]

I have a $600 budget, I'm looking into getting a higher-caliber computer that can replace my craptop... This was the first place I thought of :P
I looked at the one on the OP, but some of the parts appear to be "out of stock." Can anyone help me spec out my own computer? For gaming, it would need a semi-decent GPU (the one in my laptop is nonexistent) And at least 4GB RAM. Of course, it would also need to have room for upgrades.

[¥ola]

I have a $600 budget, I'm looking into getting a higher-caliber computer that can replace my craptop... This was the first place I thought of :P
I looked at the one on the OP, but some of the parts appear to be "out of stock." Can anyone help me spec out my own computer? For gaming, it would need a semi-decent GPU (the one in my laptop is nonexistent) And at least 4GB RAM. Of course, it would also need to have room for upgrades.

Do you have an OS, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse?

[curiosblockland6]

Do you have an OS, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse?

Yeah, I already have that stuff laying around. Pretty nice illuminated keyboard, too.

[Momentum]

its because the op of this topic is olllddd

just look up a few part combos that suit your budget on newegg

[¥ola]

Yeah, I already have that stuff laying around. Pretty nice illuminated keyboard, too.

I'll get a part list for you tomorrow if no-one else does by then, do you have a preferred way of ordering the parts, newegg, store, etc
If so please let me know

[curiosblockland6]

I'll get a part list for you tomorrow if no-one else does by then, do you have a preferred way of ordering the parts, newegg, store, etc
If so please let me know

Thanks. Newegg is fine, but it doesn't really matter to me.

[Momentum]

do you prefer intel or amd?

[Treynolds416]

So I was watching this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&list=PL291F84A80CA32304&v=5K02P5I8BsE
And at 1:30 it starts talking about putting an ssd on the inside of your case with Velcro. You can do that?

I mean, you can
It's not an architectural feat or something, as long as the SATA cables are long enough you're fine. It makes absolutely no sense to me though, 2.5 inch drive bay sleds only cost like $3 dollars apiece and look way nicer than just sticking the SSD wherever you feel like

[lcyGamma]

I'm more interested in how he managed to acquire such a job at only 16. I'd imagine there would be better candidates for the position with more education/experience than a 16 year old could have.

It is common for businesses to hire younger people who they can mould into skillful long term employees.

Although if its a small computer assembly company, they can pay younger less experienced people cheaper salary, which is more helpful in small businesses of that nature.

[curiosblockland6]

do you prefer intel or amd?

Intel

[Treynolds416]

do you prefer intel or amd?

Intel is easily superior in CPUs, I thought we were all in agreement there

[Headcrab Zombie]

It is common for businesses to hire younger people who they can mould into skillful long term employees.

Maybe where you live (I'm guessing NZ is New Zealand) but here it's hard to find an entry level position that doesn't require a year or two of experience. All the laid off people with lots of experience are desperate enough for a job that they're applying to entry level positions, and employers have learned that they can get people with lots of experience and pay them entry level salaries.