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  1. Cougars4444 Cougars4444 is offline $58.63 -> $159,533.60

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 4:54pm)

    My desktop is getting quite old and I think it is time for an upgrade. Mainly the only things I use my desktop for are poker, internet, and to make training videos. I'm really kinda lost on what specifics I need to make sure I have on a desktop since I don't do any real gaming or anything of that sort. If anyone knows or has recently purchased a desktop they like please let me know cause I'm open to all suggestions but really just need something that will allow me to do the basics. Thanks!! Looking forward to the OT league this year!!
     
  2. BigGunX BigGunX is offline Mr OT Party

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 4:58pm) in reply to Cougars4444

     
  3. Moonlight Graham Moonlight Graham is offline

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 5:03pm) in reply to BigGunX

    When i got my new desktop i went to one of those little private owned computer repair shops. I told them what i needed it for, and they built me a brand new one. Like $400 i think. Included a video card so i could run multiple monitors.
  4. louiemdj louiemdj is offline

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 5:09pm) in reply to Moonlight Graham

     
    Originally Posted by Moonlight Graham View Post

    When i got my new desktop i went to one of those little private owned computer repair shops. I told them what i needed it for, and they built me a brand new one. Like $400 i think. Included a video card so i could run multiple monitors.

    By far the best option. This is what I did when I got my last desktop, and I will be doing it again in the not too distant future. You have everything you need, and none of the extra bs you don't for a reasonable price.
  5. wantagolf wantagolf is online now Moderator

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 6:03pm) in reply to louiemdj

    I would find one of these in your price range with atleast 4GB of DDR3 Ram. Make sure 4GB Ram.

    Also, if you run dual monitors or you want to dont forget to checkout a Dual monitor video card.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...L&Order=RATING
     
  6. Optichip Optichip is offline

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 6:21pm) in reply to wantagolf

    Well if you like to tinker they are pretty simple to build. Getting the parts is the key. I can help with the parts list if you tell me what budget you have in mind for the machine.

    Opti
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  7. Wretchy Wretchy is offline whatslogic

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 7:34pm) in reply to Optichip

    Id recc the 27inch imac, it cages and u can pretty much take it anywhere as well
     
  8. Scha Scha is offline Creator of SchaArcade & SchaCam

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 7:34pm) in reply to Optichip

     
    Originally Posted by Optichip View Post

    Well if you like to tinker they are pretty simple to build. Getting the parts is the key. I can help with the parts list if you tell me what budget you have in mind for the machine.

    Opti
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    Nice signature you got there... Now GTFO n00b

    Scha
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  9. ShipThisPLZ ShipThisPLZ is offline

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 7:39pm) in reply to Wretchy

     
    Originally Posted by Wretchy View Post

    Id recc the 27inch imac, it cages and u can pretty much take it anywhere as well

    imacsss r sick, my 27 inch imac with 27 inch dell monitor is dope.
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  10. Scha Scha is offline Creator of SchaArcade & SchaCam

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 7:42pm) in reply to ShipThisPLZ

     
    Originally Posted by ShipThisPLZ View Post

    imacsss r sick, my 27 inch imac with 27 inch dell monitor is dope.

    I've been considering getting a 27" apple screen. How are the dell compared to those?
  11. vote4arealclown vote4arealclown is offline

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 8:19pm) in reply to Scha

     
    Originally Posted by Scha View Post

    I've been considering getting a 27" apple screen. How are the dell compared to those?

    Nothing Big...just a whole different operating system.
  12. Scha Scha is offline Creator of SchaArcade & SchaCam

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 9:23pm) in reply to vote4arealclown

     
    Originally Posted by vote4arealclown View Post

    Nothing Big...just a whole different operating system.

    That's like saying Samsung TV's are simillar to Sony TV's, just different tv-shows...

    Please don't try to give advice about shit you know nothing about.
  13. Popperhead Popperhead is offline

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 9:28pm) in reply to Wretchy

     
    Originally Posted by Wretchy View Post

    Id recc the 27inch imac, it cages and u can pretty much take it anywhere as well

    My brother has one and I was playing poker on it this weekend and My fucking god it's amazing
  14. vote4arealclown vote4arealclown is offline

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 10:11pm) in reply to Scha

     
    Originally Posted by Scha View Post

    That's like saying Samsung TV's are simillar to Sony TV's, just different tv-shows...

    Please don't try to give advice about shit you know nothing about.

    If you only knew. Your the one that has dell and Apple in the same sentence. GFY
    Edited By: vote4arealclown Feb 15th, 2011 at 10:12 PM
  15. Scha Scha is offline Creator of SchaArcade & SchaCam

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 10:29pm) in reply to vote4arealclown

     
    Originally Posted by vote4arealclown View Post

    If you only knew. Your the one that has dell and Apple in the same sentence. GFY

    I was asking how a dell monitor compares to an apple monitor, and you start talking about operating systems?

    Just because they both also sell computers, doesn't mean that every time they are mentioned in the same sentance, it has somthing to do with operating systems.

    Like this: "I sold my apple stocks and bought dell instead, totally different operating system". Does that make sense to you? Is your mom and your dad closely related?
  16. nyy486 nyy486 is online now

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 11:21pm) in reply to vote4arealclown

     
    Originally Posted by vote4arealclown View Post

    If you only knew. Your the one that has dell and Apple in the same sentence. GFY

    lol gtfo, post your fanboy bs on another site. Question wasn't even remotely about an OS and you get a boner that you can display your mindless apple fanboyism for all to see. Nice try clown.

     
    Originally Posted by Moonlight Graham View Post

    When i got my new desktop i went to one of those little private owned computer repair shops. I told them what i needed it for, and they built me a brand new one. Like $400 i think. Included a video card so i could run multiple monitors.

    Do this, build your own, or find a site that lets you pick the parts and pieces you want.

    You shouldn't need anything fancy, something like an i3+ processor (or AMD quad-core+), 4GB ram like someone else mentioned, whatever memory you think will be needed for a hdd (use what you're using now for reference), and a separate video card. Doesn't need to be a fancy video card, just not an on-board one so running multiple sites doesn't slow down your whole system, and for cooling issues.

    If you buy one off newegg or another major brands site, then chances are you'll end up paying extra for crap you don't need, not to mention have extra unnecessary software you'll never use if you get it straight from someone like dell.
    Edited By: nyy486 Feb 15th, 2011 at 11:23 PM
     
  17. threeven threeven is offline

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    Feb 15th, 2011 (2/15/2011 11:28pm) in reply to nyy486

    If you are interested in building your own but don't really know what you are doing when it comes to picking compatible parts newegg.com has kits that include all the components you need often at a slight discount for buying them all together.
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  18. P0KERDUUDE P0KERDUUDE is offline

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 12:54am) in reply to threeven

    should get that undertitle fixed as well imo
     
  19. vote4arealclown vote4arealclown is offline

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 1:01am) in reply to Scha

     
    Originally Posted by Scha View Post

    I was asking how a dell monitor compares to an apple monitor, and you start talking about operating systems?

    Just because they both also sell computers, doesn't mean that every time they are mentioned in the same sentance, it has somthing to do with operating systems.

    Like this: "I sold my apple stocks and bought dell instead, totally different operating system". Does that make sense to you? Is your mom and your dad closely related?

    This proves your even a bigger idiot. But please let us know whats better a Apple LCD or a Dell one. I'm sure you call tell....Douche

    Oh and NYy486homo for your info this message calling you a Donkey was typed on a PC.
  20. Wretchy Wretchy is offline whatslogic

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 1:40am) in reply to vote4arealclown

    scha , apple monitors are overpriced imo. same quality as dell/samsung etc unless u got the cinema projector monitor ( its like a G tho )
     
  21. nyy486 nyy486 is online now

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 2:12am) in reply to vote4arealclown

     
    Originally Posted by vote4arealclown View Post

    This proves your even a bigger idiot. But please let us know whats better a Apple LCD or a Dell one. I'm sure you call tell....Douche

    Ummmm that's what he was asking, so what the hell is the point to your argument? Couldn't even wait 40 posts before you sound like an idiot?
     
  22. cminer25 cminer25 is offline

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 6:48am) in reply to Optichip

     
    Originally Posted by Optichip View Post

    So you've been a network admin for 29 years and don't know the difference between a Dell and Mac monitor? Check yourself, if you've been a network admin for 29 years FUCKING RETIRE cause you can't possibly keep up with everything going on with computers these days cause you used to work on VACUUM TUBES FOR CHRIST'S SAKE. Personally I think you just need to quit while you're behind and I'm holding the nuts.

    end flame....

  23. curiousgeorge curiousgeorge is offline baby duck hat

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 6:50am) in reply to Optichip

     
    Originally Posted by Optichip View Post

    So you've been a network admin for 29 years and don't know the difference between a Dell and Mac monitor? Check yourself, if you've been a network admin for 29 years FUCKING RETIRE cause you can't possibly keep up with everything going on with computers these days cause you used to work on VACUUM TUBES FOR CHRIST'S SAKE. Personally I think you just need to quit while you're behind and I'm holding the nuts.

    end flame....

    lose your password quickly
  24. Optichip Optichip is offline

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 6:50am) in reply to cminer25

    Thx I feel better now, alcohol kicked in and I was seeing red!
  25. Camz Camz is offline

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 6:50am) in reply to Optichip

    wow this thread is fucking gay as fuck.

    Cougars do as a few ppl have said and go to newegg and customize whta you need
  26. Cougars4444 Cougars4444 is offline $58.63 -> $159,533.60

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 6:56am) in reply to Camz

    Thanks guys I'll give that a shot.....I appreciate all of the advice.
     
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  27. Optichip Optichip is offline

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    Feb 16th, 2011 (2/16/2011 7:06am) in reply to curiousgeorge

     
    Originally Posted by curiousgeorge View Post

    lose your password quickly


    would take about 3 years to crack it ;x

    After re-reading the post, remember the alcohol.... I finally figured out that he's just an asshole.............

    Alcohol is bad m'kay....
    Edited By: Optichip Feb 16th, 2011 at 07:07 AM
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