A Decent Computer for a Good Price
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paranoid guy
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Get firefox if you don't have it. Apparently it's faster (not to mention safer) than ie. Also you won't pick up all the crap you would with ie, so that itself would speed you up a bit. Won't help for games though...
It just so happens I currently know exactly how you feel. Writing this reply alone, my connection was lost three times! Maybe your isp is as bad as mine.
It just so happens I currently know exactly how you feel. Writing this reply alone, my connection was lost three times! Maybe your isp is as bad as mine.
Rage_3K_Moiz
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I doubt that'll help paranoid_guy. @Tenko, most speed accelerators are downright garbage, although people who have used Google's have told me that it works pretty well. Check it out to see if it helps. And that 100MBps thingy means ur on LAN, as far as I know. That might be the cause of ur slow connection as u but nobody's answered my questions in my previous posts so u might really have a 1MBps connection thats being shared by a lot of ppl at once or something. Let's wait and watch. Build the PC though, it will get some of the work in ur way done for good. I think we should have a reply soon enough.
well i have the Ashampoo Internet Accelerator but i dont know which option to "optimize the adapter for" is right
also, to make it worse, if i dont pick the right one it can make the internet unstable or unusable... so unless u guys know what option to pick im just gonna uninstall it... anyways the options are...
Dial-up connection with-
1. Modem or ISDN
2. ISDN Method 2
3. ADSL/SDSL Method 1 (PPOE)
4. ADSL/SDSL Method 2
5. ADSL/SDSL Method 3 (PPOE)
6. ADSL/SDSL Method 4 (PPOE)
anyways i doubt this will help enough but whatever... also i will be getting firefox on the computer that im building when i do build it so ya... and can someone answer Rage's questions??? plz?
also, to make it worse, if i dont pick the right one it can make the internet unstable or unusable... so unless u guys know what option to pick im just gonna uninstall it... anyways the options are...
Dial-up connection with-
1. Modem or ISDN
2. ISDN Method 2
3. ADSL/SDSL Method 1 (PPOE)
4. ADSL/SDSL Method 2
5. ADSL/SDSL Method 3 (PPOE)
6. ADSL/SDSL Method 4 (PPOE)
anyways i doubt this will help enough but whatever... also i will be getting firefox on the computer that im building when i do build it so ya... and can someone answer Rage's questions??? plz?
Well I guess I don't even need the internet acellerator! My mom is most likely gonna upgrade our internet to Highspeed which is 756kbps-1.5mbps... Will that be fast enough? Oh, also will any of you guys help me through assembling my computer when i get it because im only $70 away from $1010
KingCody
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internet accelerators work by storing regularly visited web pages locally, so that the entire page doesn't have to download every time you visit it. it would not help at all in gaming. besides "Ashampoo" is more interested in washing hair anyways, hahaha :haha: (I know, that was pretty lame, but I couldn't resist )
1.5Mb/s is not the fastest, but its still pretty good.
as far as actual speed goes certain conditons affect your usuable speed. with DSL, your speed decreases the farther away from the station you are, but is not affected by the number of users. with cable, the speed remains consistant reguardless of the distance from the station, but decreases with the amount of users on at once.
cable has faster overall speeds (for example I have 6Mb/s from comcast), but since it's not available in your area yet, 1.5Mb/s DSL is probably the best you can get (but don't worry it should be fast enough)
)1.5Mb/s is not the fastest, but its still pretty good.
as far as actual speed goes certain conditons affect your usuable speed. with DSL, your speed decreases the farther away from the station you are, but is not affected by the number of users. with cable, the speed remains consistant reguardless of the distance from the station, but decreases with the amount of users on at once.
cable has faster overall speeds (for example I have 6Mb/s from comcast), but since it's not available in your area yet, 1.5Mb/s DSL is probably the best you can get (but don't worry it should be fast enough)
Well that's good...! Woooo I'm only $40 away from the computer now ... How long does newegg's shipping usually take? And how long will it take to "assemble" the computer since its my first time? And u guys will help me right?? Haha sorry with the barrage of questions but im getting excited
... How long does newegg's shipping usually take? And how long will it take to "assemble" the computer since its my first time? And u guys will help me right?? Haha sorry with the barrage of questions but im getting excited
Rage_3K_Moiz
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It will take a couple of hours, mostly 2-3 hours. Maybe less if u get it done. Good luck with it anyways :grinthumb
KingCody
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newegg usually ships the day after you order. the transit time is dependant on the shipping carrier, but should be no more than 3 days.
I always choose fedex express (it always gets here overnight, even though i only pay for the 3 day service) I assume you used the default UPS ground (3 day select), that doesn't ship by airplane like fedex so transit time will depend on how far away you are from the warehouse it was shipped from.
as far as the build time... if you take your time (and you should!), then your first build should take you a few hours. remember to stay grounded before touching any component.
I always choose fedex express (it always gets here overnight, even though i only pay for the 3 day service
) I assume you used the default UPS ground (3 day select), that doesn't ship by airplane like fedex so transit time will depend on how far away you are from the warehouse it was shipped from.as far as the build time... if you take your time (and you should!), then your first build should take you a few hours. remember to stay grounded before touching any component.
Ok, well will it come with an instruction manual or something? Because i doubt i'll be able to put it together myself just by looking and guessing or do i just have to look around the net for help? O and also I havent even ordered it yet haha because im $40 short so im not really worried too much about shipping And how do i stay grounded? What does staying grounded do?
Thanks a ton for all the help... this computer will be awesome... (5 pages of help wow)
or do i just have to look around the net for help? O and also I havent even ordered it yet haha because im $40 short so im not really worried too much about shipping And how do i stay grounded? What does staying grounded do?Thanks a ton for all the help... this computer will be awesome... (5 pages of help
wow)
nickslick74
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The wrist strap will ground you. Whenever you are working on your computer, put your wrist strap on and clip the other end of it to one of the internal metal brackets inside the computer case and you will be 'grounded'.
nickslick74
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Being grounded keeps you from discharging static electricty into your computer components. A very small amount of static discharge (even lees than you can feel) can potentially damage sensetive parts like your CPU, HDD, Mobo, graphics card, etc...
There may be some instructions that come with each component depending on wether the part is OEM or a retail version. But I would bet someone here has a link to a really good computer assembly guide.
There may be some instructions that come with each component depending on wether the part is OEM or a retail version. But I would bet someone here has a link to a really good computer assembly guide.
wolfram
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nickslick74
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Here is another guide.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_To_Build_A_Computer/Building_the_physical_computer
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_To_Build_A_Computer/Building_the_physical_computer
KingCody
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well that's pretty much what it is, it's a simple procedure, it's just time consuming that's all.Tenko said:unless its just like "Plug Cord A into Slot B" I doubt I'll be able to figure it out
most motherboard manuals will come with instructions on how to hook everything up to it
SNGX1275
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Aside from the little tiny wires to make stuff like your on off switch and the reset button on the front panel (and stuff like sound/usb if you have those) its really just a matter of plugging things in the only place they will fit.
Your motherboard manual is really the only 'instructions' that will come with what you order. And that will be pretty necessary for the power button and reset switch (its marked on the motherboard too likely, but its really tiny).
Your motherboard manual is really the only 'instructions' that will come with what you order. And that will be pretty necessary for the power button and reset switch (its marked on the motherboard too likely, but its really tiny).
Well today I made $45 so I now have enough money!
Anyways Here's the Final List of Parts... (Easier for me to keep track of everything)
1. Antivirus Software $15 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832315020
2. Windows XP Home $88 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102059
3. Mobo $65 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157089
4. Processor $94 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103639
5. PSU $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103935
6. RAM $73 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145525
7. Video Card $139 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814145132
8. Speakers $26 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836117123
9. Wrist Strap $6 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16899888207
10. Wireless Card $22 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833328103
11. Wireless Router $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124010
12. Monitor $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824172050
13. Case $33 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811156018
14. Cd/DvD Drive $29 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106994
15. HD $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148142
16. Fan $8 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999346
Grand Total ~ $1020 (Including tax and shipping)
Now I have a couple days to plan where to build it, finalize everything, and make sure my parents upgrade the internet... so i have some questions...
1. Am I going to need a seperate fan? (Look Above)
2. Whats a good room to assemble it in? (Do i need a power source? No carpet right?)
3. How many outlets will it need?
4. If a part arrives broken i can return it right?
5. Are all the above parts compatible?
6. Are all the above parts quality parts?
7. Do you have any other advice for me?
Please try and answer my questions and thanks everyone
Anyways Here's the Final List of Parts... (Easier for me to keep track of everything
)1. Antivirus Software $15 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832315020
2. Windows XP Home $88 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102059
3. Mobo $65 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157089
4. Processor $94 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103639
5. PSU $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103935
6. RAM $73 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145525
7. Video Card $139 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814145132
8. Speakers $26 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836117123
9. Wrist Strap $6 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16899888207
10. Wireless Card $22 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833328103
11. Wireless Router $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124010
12. Monitor $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824172050
13. Case $33 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811156018
14. Cd/DvD Drive $29 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106994
15. HD $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148142
16. Fan $8 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999346
Grand Total ~ $1020 (Including tax and shipping)
Now I have a couple days to plan where to build it, finalize everything, and make sure my parents upgrade the internet... so i have some questions...
1. Am I going to need a seperate fan? (Look Above)
2. Whats a good room to assemble it in? (Do i need a power source? No carpet right?)
3. How many outlets will it need?
4. If a part arrives broken i can return it right?
5. Are all the above parts compatible?
6. Are all the above parts quality parts?
7. Do you have any other advice for me?
Please try and answer my questions and thanks everyone
nickslick74
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1. Extra fans never hurt. In your case this can be mounted behind the HD cage to draw cool air into the case.
2. Any room that has good lighting and a decent size table to work on. I doubt your parents would like it if you took over the kitchen/dining room table. Set up a decent card table in a spare room or in the basement and bring in extra lights if you need to.
3. One outlet should be plenty if you use a surge protecting power strip.
4. Yes, just be sure to keep all packing and packages in case you ever need to send anything back. Occasionally items may need to be returned to the manufactuer instead of Newegg.
5. Yes, it appears all of the parts are compatible (and sweet too!).
6. Yup, pretty good stuff.
7. If you ever plan to overclock (and this processor does overclock pretty well) you will need to get some AS 5 thermal paste. If not, then whatever comes with the processor will be sufficient.
7A. Take your time and ask questions! If you need help with something or don't understand the instructions just ask us.
2. Any room that has good lighting and a decent size table to work on. I doubt your parents would like it if you took over the kitchen/dining room table. Set up a decent card table in a spare room or in the basement and bring in extra lights if you need to.
3. One outlet should be plenty if you use a surge protecting power strip.
4. Yes, just be sure to keep all packing and packages in case you ever need to send anything back. Occasionally items may need to be returned to the manufactuer instead of Newegg.
5. Yes, it appears all of the parts are compatible (and sweet too!).
6. Yup, pretty good stuff.
7. If you ever plan to overclock (and this processor does overclock pretty well) you will need to get some AS 5 thermal paste. If not, then whatever comes with the processor will be sufficient.
7A. Take your time and ask questions! If you need help with something or don't understand the instructions just ask us.
AMDIsTheBest010
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Tenko said:
Stay away from building the PC on carpet, b/c carpet is a conductor of static. also take off you shoes and socks, i know its sounds wierd but bare skin doesnt conduct static the way fabrics do.
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If you build your own, you will get a decent computer for a lot less than what you would pay for an already built pc. It's also easy to do.
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