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Buy or build
Name: keatharo Date: July 1, 2005 at 14:36:05 Pacific OS: win xp CPU/Ram: AMD64 3200+ , 512 ddr
Comment:
need a gaming system for 700$ :( be able to play cs source, and guild wars
prefably amd 64, and PCI-E motherboard. anyone got any tips or deals?
Name: pheonix991 Date: July 1, 2005 at 20:50:11 Pacific
Reply:
cheaper and more powerful, build it. ur not gunna find a system for 700 worthy of gaming unless you build it urself. i got away with this thing for a little over 700. just look at my signature.
p4 3.0ghz @ 222X15=3330mhz 512mb pc3200 dual channel @222mhz 80gb wd hdd/40gb seagate when on linux 8x agp geforce 6200 @ 530/585can't unlock extra pipes. plz help if you can Audigy 2 ZS<
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Response Number 3
Name: Dumb Geek (by bitboy) Date: July 1, 2005 at 20:54:00 Pacific
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BUY all stuffs and hardwares that you need, then BUILD it.
Name: keatharo Date: July 1, 2005 at 22:24:42 Pacific
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:) well the choice is to build it. any more links like custom built will rally help. i think i need the adequate power supply (500w?), and a case to finally start piecing the machine.
right now im looking into some more motherboards + cpu deals for amd64, i just want get a higher cpu speed (3400) if possible.
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Response Number 5
Name: keatharo Date: July 1, 2005 at 22:29:40 Pacific
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haha actually i have no idea what kinds of PC tower cases that could fit...
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