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    $250 build for my Uncle

    Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help.
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    $250 build for my Uncle

    My uncle has a keyboard, mouse and monitor. All that's missing is an OS, but he's getting real cheap about it. I might try reusing my Vista OEM, or installing Windows 7 on his computer.
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    $250 build for my Uncle

    It's been a while since I posted here lol. So, my uncle asked me to make a build for him for around $250. I've managed to compile a list of parts that fit within that range, however the Intel build uses Single-Channel architecture, instead of Dual-Channel. I did a search and read that CPU's...
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    replacing cpu...need help

    First you need to look up the PC's motherboard and see what CPU's are compatible. If the CPU you want to buy is compatible, then yea, you just swap out the old and replace it with the new and restart. First you need to remove the heatsink fan, and then lift the lever to release the CPU. You put...
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    My dad won't let us get a new comp...

    Lawl. You think that's easy money? Try looting during a huricane.
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    My dad won't let us get a new comp...

    Try a cheaper build, or updating your current PC, if you still have some cash.
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    My dad won't let us get a new comp...

    Well it's true there are things you can learn through a computer that a car can't do. It can, however, bust through a bookstore. The trunk is excellent for storing the books, too. And it beats googling copyrighted novels. Why risk having a computer catch a malicious, porno-creating-icon virus...
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    Is this worth it?

    You sure your budget is just $600? That first link has a computer worth $1,200. Well, if you plan on building one and you choose AMD, you'd be looking at a build similar to mine.
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    First time builder

    HDD's in laptops don't use wiring, they just plug in directly into the pins. Am I right? I haven't opened up any mac notebooks, but that's what I've seen in ordinary ones. Anyway, you just have to slide it out and replace it with the new one. It has to fit, of course, so the HDD has to be 2.5"...
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    My dad won't let us get a new comp...

    ... and? Sorry, but there's nothing we can do about it. A car is a lot more beneficial than a computer, to be honest. If you really want a computer that bad, then you should get a job. No offense.
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    Very frustrating WinXP64 Adminitrator/users accounts issue!

    Try starting up the computer in safe mode. There *should* be another pre-made administrator that you can log on to that doesn't have a password. If there is, get on and fix up the problem.
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    Macbook SSD Compatibility

    You mean write. Here's a small benchmark, as of 2008: http://www.barefeats.com/macair1.html The SSD obviously wins in read speeds. I just looked up that SSD, and it looks pretty awesome. I'd definantely buy it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167015 What...
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    Should I switch Anything?

    Well basically, RAID splits files between all the hard drives that are in RAID. So if you have two hard drives, it'll split a file into two. That'll increase the read speed and write speed. Well, to tell the truth, when I look down the list of hard drives at 10k RPM, they all have the same...
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    Should I switch Anything?

    There shouldn't be a problem fitting the heatsink into that case. The case is 8 inches in width, and the heatsink is 4 inches in height. Do you have an OS to use? Like Vista or XP? And do you have a hard drive? What will be your budget for your hard drive if you don't have one already? If...
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    Should I switch Anything?

    Try this CPU heatsink. It's a better brand, and can perform better. Same price, too: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029 Here's the same kind of RAM, G.Skill brand. $10 cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231229
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    slow computer

    When did the slow down happen? Did you upgrade any parts before your computer started slowing down? Did you download anything?
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    Minimal budget, first time built!

    I have a suggestion. If you have any used motherboards laying around that's still good, how about temporarily using it for your project? You could color the traces on the motherboard with a UV pen so when you use UV lights they'll look cool. You could do the same with the heatsinks, caps on ther...
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    what about this desktop

    Well, the first one sounds like a sweeter deal. You should ask the first guy for the specs on the SDDs.
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    what about this desktop

    I read that using Vista with SSD's isn't very good. And I thought Vista 32-bit can't use all that RAM?
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    First time builder

    It was just a decorating suggestion :\. I said to stick with the PSU he chose and that the one I posted was an example.
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