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 Oct 2 2009, 05:30 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16856119012
RAM What the diff between an atom processor and normal? Its dual core. This computer is better then all the ancient desktops I have in my house. And I already have a 40gb hard drive and a optical drive that can only read cd's from an old pc so I can install the os. And I have a keyboard and mouse that will do for now. and ill try and pick a monitor up for cheap till I spend 150 on a 23 inch lcd. |
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Oct 2 2009, 06:25 PM
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Atom is just a different line of processors. Kinda like Pentium, Core, Athlon, Phenom, Opteron, Xeon, etc.
Anyway, the Atom dual cores are pretty nice. 64-bit too. I would try a 64-bit Linux distro on dis bitch. One thing, just by looking at the case, I can tell it's a mini-ITX. I just want to make sure you're aware that it will be very small, so if you ever feel the need to add an expansion card, be sure it's a slim form factor. Anyway, pretty good build, but get this RAM instead. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820141239 Better timings, has heat spreader, and lower price. |
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Oct 2 2009, 10:06 PM
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The only time I may need an expansion slot is for a wireless receiver but i have a wired connection in my room.
I read reviews about the 3.5 hard drives not fitting but Im sure it will work. and will I need a slim drive instead? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16827106323 the one I took out of another old computer seems pretty big. And thanks I will get that ram. |
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Oct 2 2009, 10:13 PM
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Luckily, 3.5 inch hard drives and standard 5.25 inch CD drives work with this case.
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Oct 2 2009, 11:57 PM
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Yus.
Got any ideas, for good keyboard and mouse? It seems, like all the usb mice I have, have odd sensitivity, and I have run out of laser mice. |
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Oct 3 2009, 10:14 AM
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Depends on how much you're willing to spend on a keyboard and mouse.
keyboard and mouse combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16823126018 $25 and free shipping. |
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Oct 3 2009, 02:12 PM
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ummm do you think that is overclockable at all? Everything is perfect, but 1.6ghz? idk. Event though the pc im using right now has 1 core and 1.6ghz.
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Oct 3 2009, 05:52 PM
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It's not very overclockable, but the PC you're using is also very old. Probably a 90nm architecture (maybe even older, if it's from before the Athlon 64 era), instead of a 45nm architecture.
If you want, I could set you up with a very overclockable rig for only a little more. I'd use a 785G and a Sempron 140 (unlocks to two cores), or an Phenom II X2 (unlocks to 3 or 4 cores, depending on the chip). And they're both very fast processors. |
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Oct 3 2009, 06:29 PM
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ehh sure.
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Oct 3 2009, 07:22 PM
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case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811147110
mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813135235 PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817182074 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820161172 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103698 That's $207.95 plus shipping. The CPU has a second core that's disabled, but can be re-enabled by turning on ACC. |
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Oct 3 2009, 09:30 PM
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Ehh idk. I think if I'm gonna go simple I'll go simple.
Thanks though. Do u think I could use the case from an ol'd computer? Cause then it would be just 170 so it may be worth it. |
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Oct 3 2009, 09:50 PM
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Possibly. Got pictures of the inside of the case?
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Oct 3 2009, 11:51 PM
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Ill take some. its the old computer that i took apart and put back together but failed to work.
nvm. its ugree, and the front is missing. |
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Oct 4 2009, 05:35 PM
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Also Im changing it to this just cause it is a newer model and I may step down a core and save 25 bucks. worth it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16856119011 |
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Oct 4 2009, 08:16 PM
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I wouldn't say it's worth it.
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Oct 4 2009, 08:25 PM
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wat
are you saying that 25 bucks is worth an extra core. Hence it isnt worth saving 25 bucks?  |
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Oct 8 2009, 09:43 PM
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Single core vs Dual core performance difference is worth it if it's only $25.
When putting the amount of money it takes to build a computer into anything, $25 is nothing. |
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