LF1 Computer

[Talonni]

Here is what I would recommend (prices as of May 12th):

The problem with most of your selections are they are bottom of the barrel. The best bang for your buck comes in mid tier options. You are overpaying the fabrication costs when you get the cheapest shit you can. You pay $10 more for an item here and there and that little amount of money gets you significantly more horsepower. I went through this with Esaa when he got his and I think he's pretty happy. When you have a budget you have to come in under said budget but don't skimp on everything. Also, I would highly recommend against Vista for low budget machines such as this. Stick with XP for much better performance.

[Bastosa]

Here is what I would recommend (prices as of May 12th):

The problem with most of your selections are they are bottom of the barrel. The best bang for your buck comes in mid tier options. You are overpaying the fabrication costs when you get the cheapest shit you can. You pay $10 more for an item here and there and that little amount of money gets you significantly more horsepower. I went through this with Esaa when he got his and I think he's pretty happy. When you have a budget you have to come in under said budget but don't skimp on everything. Also, I would highly recommend against Vista for low budget machines such as this. Stick with XP for much better performance.

Talonni lives??? Thank god, now get back in the game! Our new members are startlingly uninitiated.

[tylerperkins]

Im looking at this Barebones kit: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... u=B69-1052

and this video card: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... VIEWS#tabs

I already have a copy of vista from when I was dual booting so that is not a problem.

[Shaun986]

Is that power supply gonna be good enough? I think you'll have to replace that ever you ever get a second video card.

[tylerperkins]

Is that power supply gonna be good enough? I think you'll have to replace that ever you ever get a second video card.

Yea thats about the only thing that might not be great. If it does not power everything I will just go down tot he computer store and grab one.

[Abe]

Here is what I would recommend (prices as of May 12th):

The problem with most of your selections are they are bottom of the barrel. The best bang for your buck comes in mid tier options. You are overpaying the fabrication costs when you get the cheapest shit you can. You pay $10 more for an item here and there and that little amount of money gets you significantly more horsepower. I went through this with Esaa when he got his and I think he's pretty happy. When you have a budget you have to come in under said budget but don't skimp on everything. Also, I would highly recommend against Vista for low budget machines such as this. Stick with XP for much better performance.

@Talonni - My selection was intended to bottom of the barrel.. as a budget wasn't given. It was essentially a baseline to start from. I totally agree that $10 here and there can make a major impact on performance.

@ Tyler - As for the Barebones system you selected, it looks pretty good. However, I couldn't find any info on the Power Supply power connectors. You need a 6-pin connector to power your video card. I would just order another PS right from the beginning. Since you are ordering from TigerDirect, maybe something like: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... CatId=1078. Usually, the PS in a $40 case is junk anyways.

[Talonni]

Talonni lives??? Thank god, now get back in the game! Our new members are startlingly uninitiated.

Yep, I'm alive and well just busy with work. This last promotion came with a nice monetary increase (can't complain about that) but also a lot more responsibility (I enjoy it but this can be the cause for some complaint). I figured since I was getting a bit annoyed I would devote more time to work so that when I do decide to play again I'll be ahead of the curve and can slack for a bit.

Also, if I'm not playing I don't have to explain anything at work when everyone else is talking about how they have cleared Ulduar and are working on hard mode stuff. I might play again the week after next but I'm out of town next week and this week is hectic preparing for next. Hopefully the guild is doing well and someone has stepped up to ensure people stay in line!

[Shaun986]

People are gquitting left and right. Things are running smoothly and according to plan.

[Bob]

Operating system option 3: download the windows 7 RC and use it for free until june 2010. I have been using windows 7 beta on my laptop and on my living room pc for a while.


Bob

[Talonni]

People are gquitting left and right. Things are running smoothly and according to plan.

Anyone interesting?