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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    2.0 and PCI-E are compatible, but you get performance boost with 2.0 I believe. Does your current PC meet the system requirements of the card?
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    .... what other system requirements are there other than Power?

    I'd assume it'd just be that you have the slot and you have enough power to run it... I haven't looked at my PSU yet, but I'm assuming I'll probably have to get a new one.

    This is my "current" computer.
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=1818343

    Something to note... look at the memory spot on that stat sheet... they fail at math (available DIMM ports)
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Do you know how powerful your current PSU is?

    E: I'd also recommend you upgrade your RAM and CPU. The kind of RAM your mobo uses is now pretty cheap.

    4GB 42.99
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145195

    2GB 24.99
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098

    Pretty much any LGA775 CPU will work with your mobo. Give me a price and I'll find one.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    I doubt a 9800 GTX would run on whatever shitty PSU that HP puts on their non-HP Blackbird series. Hell, depending on how big the card is it might not even fit in the case.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    I was considering upgrading my RAM, but I dunno if I wanna throw down that much cash right now. I'm going to be buying a new monitor to replace my 8 year old CRT, (was looking at that "midrange" Acer monitor you listed which is down $10 from what you have listed now btw)

    But if you can find me a good, cheap processor I'll consider it. (like around $100)

    I'm not sure of my PSU right now... but what would you recommend if I do need to upgrade, assuming I get that video card.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    PSU: $64.99
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341017

    On the CPU, if all you can spend is $100 I'd recommend waiting for a while until you have more money. With $100 you can't really get an LGA775 CPU that's better than the one you currently have.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Open your case and check it yourself, the sticker on the PSU should tell you the stuff. Frankly, the best GPU you can probably get is a 9600 GT.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Quote Originally Posted by 343guiltymc View Post
    Frankly, the best GPU you can probably get is a 9600 GT.
    What the fuck are you talking about?

    @ Llama: All you really need for the 9800GTX is a better PSU, but a better CPU and RAM would make the FPS much more consistent, and a little bit higher. I REALLY recommend getting them.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Is my CPU really that horrid? It's a duel core 2.8 GHz processor... I have money, I just... it's weird to throw this much cash at a machine all at once ya know? haha I'm not one to spend tons of cash, so I'll probably see how it all sits when I get my video card in there... see if I wanna upgrade again after that right away.

    And about my PSU, I'm at school right now, I'll open it up when I get home later.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    It's a Pentium Dual Core, which is about the worst dual core that's ever been made. So yes, it is very horrid. I guess you can see if you want to upgrade after you get the GPU and PSU; you most likely will. The frame rates will be all over the place.

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