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

    Is there a performance difference between the 1GB VRAM and Toxic 4850's over the 512 MB 4850?
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    You can fill up that 512MB real fast in some games, so it can become a big difference. If you're running at 1680x1050 or up with AA the 1GB will come in handy.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc05410cf0.jpg
    Would a 4850 fit in there, with that CPU heatsink get in the way?
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Quote Originally Posted by 343guiltymc View Post
    Yeah that was what I thought, this PC uses a 308 watt PSU from what I can tell so I don't know if using even a 9600 GT is a good idea.
    For the 4850, which of the two brands should I get:
    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...301&CatId=3670
    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...232&CatId=3670
    For the PSU, the only thing I can find was this:
    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817703016
    Damn son, at those prices you could get a GTX260, which trumps the 4850. ALternatively, if you are willing to actually spend that $250 on a graphics card, you could get this:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102813

    That PSU will not fit a slim case.

    And this 9600GT:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814162016
    ...can work off of a 300W PSU

    Better than that single 4850. For $35 more, you can get the 2GB version...
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Wow, this thread just confirms my pc is utter shit lol.

    I'm running PC133 SDRAM :O.

    Okay, so xet I see your recommending all AMD chipsets, I'm thinking of a complete new build as this computer has pretty much had it.

    About mobos, would you recommend Intel or AMD?
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Is it possible to fit any MoBo into any Case?
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Quote Originally Posted by Lex1337 View Post
    Is it possible to fit any MoBo into any Case?
    No, you have to check what form factor the MoBo is and buy a case to match. You need to look at the "form factor", usually it's a variation of ATX nowadays.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    It's hard finding a cheap micro-itx case that can hold a normal sized PSU.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Quote Originally Posted by Warsaw View Post
    Damn son, at those prices you could get a GTX260, which trumps the 4850. ALternatively, if you are willing to actually spend that $250 on a graphics card, you could get this:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102813

    That PSU will not fit a slim case.

    And this 9600GT:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814162016
    ...can work off of a 300W PSU

    Better than that single 4850. For $35 more, you can get the 2GB version...
    What? those links are to U.S site, prices are lower what I pay here.....And why won't that PSU fit in my case? I went on the site for the PSU and it said the Dimension E520 is compatible.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Hey 343guiltymc, do you know what kind of MoBo a Dimension E520 has? Also what specs do you have for it? I have the same comp., and I plan on upgrading it aswell but I need more info. than what the dell website tells me.

    After doing a little investigating, I found upgrades for our comp.

    4GB Ram

    700 watt PSU

    Intel Core Duo E7400

    250 GB HDD

    HIS Radeon HD 4870(I'm not sure if it can fit.)
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