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Old 26-September-04, 01:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Well i dont know if this is relly good
Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) No Rush, Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
Warranty ( Warranty Service Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty )
Operation System ( MS Windows XP Home Edition )
Printer ( None )
Printer Cable ( None )
Headset ( None )
Video Camera ( None )
TV Tuner ( None )
Power Protection ( None )
IEEE-1394 Fire Wire Card ( None )
Case Round Cable ( None )
Case Lighting ( Neon Light Blue )
Flash Media Reader/Writer ( 6-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer Green )
Mouse ( Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.1A USB Internet Mouse Beige )
Keyboard ( Combo: Multi-Media/Internet Keyboard + Optical Internet Mouse Green )
Monitor ( None )
Zip Drive ( None )
Network Card ( 10/100 Network Onboard )
Fax Modem ( None )
Speaker System ( 600W PMPO 3 PCS Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )
CD/DVD Drive ( None )
Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
Raid Configuration ( None )
Raid Controller ( None )
2nd Hard Drive ( None )
Video Card ( Nvidia Geforce-FX 5900-XT 128MB w/DVI + TV Out 8x AGP Video )
Processor Cooling ( Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink + 2 Extra 3-Color LED Light Case Fans )
Case ( Raidmax Scorpio-868 ATX Mid-Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Green )
Power Supply ( Standard Case Power Supply )
Meter Display ( Thermal Temperature LCD Display Green )
Floppy Drive ( None )
Processor ( AMD® Athlon-64 3000+ CPU w/ Hyper Transport Technology )
Memory ( 512MB DDR-400 PC3200 Memory Module Geil or Major Brand )
USB Port ( Build-in USB 2.0 Ports )
Motherboard ( Abit KV8 Pro Via-K8T800 Pro Chipset w/5.1 Sound, LAN, USB 2.0 8x AGP Motherboard )
CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( 16x DVD-ROM + 52x32x52 CD-RW Combo Drive Green )
Hard Drive ( [Special !!!] 160 GB HARD DRIVES Western Digital 160 GB 7200 RPM Ultra ATA-100 2MB Cache Hard Drive )
AMD Athlon-64 DDR400$897.00 $897.00
the right place to post but hear i go what do u th
Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) No Rush, Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
Warranty ( Warranty Service Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty )
Operation System ( MS Windows XP Home Edition )
Printer ( None )
Printer Cable ( None )
Headset ( None )
Video Camera ( None )
TV Tuner ( None )
Power Protection ( None )
IEEE-1394 Fire Wire Card ( None )
Case Round Cable ( None )
Case Lighting ( Neon Light Blue )
Flash Media Reader/Writer ( 6-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer Green )
Mouse ( Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.1A USB Internet Mouse Beige )
Keyboard ( Combo: Multi-Media/Internet Keyboard + Optical Internet Mouse Silver )
Monitor ( None )
Zip Drive ( None )
Network Card ( 10/100 Network Onboard )
Fax Modem ( None )
Speaker System ( 600W PMPO 3 PCS Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )
CD/DVD Drive ( None )
Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
Raid Configuration ( None )
Raid Controller ( None )
2nd Hard Drive ( None )
Video Card ( Nvidia Geforce-FX 5900-XT 128MB w/DVI + TV Out 8x AGP Video )
Processor Cooling ( Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink + 2 Extra 3-Color LED Light Case Fans )
Case ( Raidmax Scorpio-868 ATX Mid-Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Green )
Power Supply ( Standard Case Power Supply )
Meter Display ( Thermal Temperature LCD Display Green )
Floppy Drive ( None )
Processor ( AMD® Athlon-64 3000+ CPU w/ Hyper Transport Technology )
Motherboard ( Asus K8V Deluxe Via-K8T800 Chipset w/5.1 Sound, LAN, IEEE-1394, USB 2.0 8x AGP Motherboard )
Memory ( 512MB DDR-400 PC3200 Memory Module Geil or Major Brand )
USB Port ( Build-in USB 2.0 Ports )
CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( 16x DVD-ROM + 52x32x52 CD-RW Combo Drive Green )
Hard Drive ( [Special !!!] 160 GB HARD DRIVES Western Digital 160 GB 7200 RPM Ultra ATA-100 2MB Cache Hard Drive ) $931.00
i dont know i want too be cheap but i dont know
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Old 26-September-04, 02:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome to PimpRig

You could probably build one thats faster yourself for less money through NewEgg.com, if you aren't ready to try that...maybe the next one.

Well the hardware is not to bad...should play most games fine, where is this from?

The new generation NVIDIA cards are a bit tastier though, I like the 6800's
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Old 26-September-04, 02:11 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Im assuming these are configurations from some online vendor that builds PCs.....if thats the case I have a recommendation for you. Build your own.

I started out buying a prebuilt CyberPowerPC system......in about 8 months time I had replaced EVERY part of the system except the case becuase of either faulty equipment or it wasnt what I wanted. Its not as hard as it seems and you can usually find someone to help you.
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Old 26-September-04, 02:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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well im scared that im going to do something wrong and im getting it from www.ibuypower.com . i looked inside a case at a computer store and i had no clue were that stuff goes
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Old 26-September-04, 02:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Its really easy. I built my first rig about 2 years ago and now I'm building rigs for people on a part time basis. It's not as hard as you'd think. The manual's inlcluded usually tell you what to do for most things and you also are already registered on PR.
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Old 26-September-04, 02:32 PM   #6 (permalink)
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how much $ will i save if i do it my self
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Old 26-September-04, 02:57 PM   #7 (permalink)
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well, to have a starting point, what do you want to do with your computer (gaming, etc.)?
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Old 26-September-04, 03:38 PM   #8 (permalink)
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you'll save alot as compared to having IBuyPower build it, they will charge alot to put it together. my recommendation is to build it yourself, get help from PR and do you know anyone that builds em. would be great way to get into building one.
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Old 26-September-04, 04:06 PM   #9 (permalink)
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find your local nerd, ask them to help.
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Old 26-September-04, 04:26 PM   #10 (permalink)
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First of all, I would reccommend building your own as well. Building my first computer taught me so much despite how easy it was. One of the most valuable learning experiences I've ever done.

Second of all, I bought a laptop from iBuyPower. I'm pretty pleased with it. The build quality could be a little better but it's crazy cheap. However, be warned because it will take ages to reach you. They have a reputation for this and I can vouch for it.
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Old 26-September-04, 06:13 PM   #11 (permalink)
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i think im going to save $105 is it worth it
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Old 26-September-04, 06:20 PM   #12 (permalink)
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It is so much better to build your own computer rather than going through a vendor for a completed product. First, you grasp a very good understanding on how your computer works so when you get those BSOD's or other errors, you'll know pretty much where to start on the hardware (if it is a hardware problem). Secondly, it gives you a sense of accomplishment that you can't get by plugging a "pre-packaged" product into a power strip. Third, if you ever want to upgrade, you won't pay the labor costs for someone else to add a video or sound card or hell, even another stick of RAM.

Oh, and you'll save quite a bit of money, too.

My suggestion is to let us know what general area you're located in so that way, maybe a pimp who lives near you can help you out with putting it together (watching over your shoulder, of course). Another way is to surf Yahoo with some general terms like "how does a motherboard work" or "parts of a computer". I've come across a few web sites myself that have helped tremendously (like online school papers that students have forgotten to take down). You wouldn't believe how amazingly simple it is to build a computer. Perhaps the only hardest part (and the most nerve-racking) is correctly installing the cpu and heatsink. I freaked the first time I did it thinking that the cpu was as delicate as a piece of tissue paper but I quickly overcame that. It's sturdier than that, but don't try to see just how sturdy it is either.

Build your own. Just a basic one at first. You'll feel better about it.

Rob

Here's some links to start with....

Inside the PC....

What is memory?

Brief history of the hard drive...

Different types of motherboards (hint: you'll probably only use an ATX)

Motherboard basics...

How to build a computer (kinda old but good tips)

and perhaps the most recommended site I can give.

Learn to build a computer!

Hope this helps ya some...

Rob

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Old 26-September-04, 06:23 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Rob couldn't be more right. It is a great starting point for learning just how a computer works and why. It will give you knowledge that's more important than any money you'll save.

The money is good too, though.
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Old 27-September-04, 12:32 AM   #14 (permalink)
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thanks rob and i thik im going to do it my self and im in sacramento C.A.

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