Plain and simple: I need major help.
I'm not a computer "wiz" ... I thought I was, but, oh man, was I wrong.
I'm building a gaming PC.
My budget is $450-$500.
I know nothing.
I believe I have a video card set after much research. Rad. 9600 Pro 256MB.
Now, many questions: (note, all of this was done on: Pricewatch.com )
1. Are the Motherboard Combo's with Memory a good deal? Would they save money? Are they dependable? Yes, they are only equipped with 256MB RAM but if I would save money, I'd buy an additional 512MB stick. I was looking at the Asus A7V400 MX Set with XP 2600 2.13GHz (look at it on Pricewatch) ... is this good?
2. Buying RAM seemed simple. I'd buy a stick of 512MB ... but then I see all these numbers and letters I can't comprehend, like PC4000 stuff, what is that!? Anyway, can someone point out a 512MB stick for me... I'm confused, lol...
3. Hard drives. I don't need a big one, do I? Like 60 Gigs? 80? What would I need? Can someone point out a good HD? (Man, I need alot of help, lol)
4. CD-ROM. Does this part matter? I mean, does it really matter what type I buy, just an 'ol cheapo...?
I can't think of anymore parts ATM.
I couldn't say enough how helpful and how I am grateful enough to the people who could take the time and answer my questions (or just give me ideas). I couldn't express how... nice... that would be. Thank you.
I'm not a computer "wiz" ... I thought I was, but, oh man, was I wrong.
I'm building a gaming PC.
My budget is $450-$500.
I know nothing.
I believe I have a video card set after much research. Rad. 9600 Pro 256MB.
Now, many questions: (note, all of this was done on: Pricewatch.com )
1. Are the Motherboard Combo's with Memory a good deal? Would they save money? Are they dependable? Yes, they are only equipped with 256MB RAM but if I would save money, I'd buy an additional 512MB stick. I was looking at the Asus A7V400 MX Set with XP 2600 2.13GHz (look at it on Pricewatch) ... is this good?
2. Buying RAM seemed simple. I'd buy a stick of 512MB ... but then I see all these numbers and letters I can't comprehend, like PC4000 stuff, what is that!? Anyway, can someone point out a 512MB stick for me... I'm confused, lol...
3. Hard drives. I don't need a big one, do I? Like 60 Gigs? 80? What would I need? Can someone point out a good HD? (Man, I need alot of help, lol)
4. CD-ROM. Does this part matter? I mean, does it really matter what type I buy, just an 'ol cheapo...?
I can't think of anymore parts ATM.
I couldn't say enough how helpful and how I am grateful enough to the people who could take the time and answer my questions (or just give me ideas). I couldn't express how... nice... that would be. Thank you.