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Questions/News/Solutions/etc. for computers

Okay well im looking to update my crappy computer with a new graphics card and about 512mb+ of RAM

So heres my motherboard.

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-MicroStar-KT4V

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Heres the graphics card I want to install (e-GeForce 7600), i just want to know if i have the right slot in my motherboard for it

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-eVGA-Geforce-7900GS-256MB

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And heres the RAM i want to install, just want to know if i have enough/correct RAM slots for it

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Kingston-HP ... THD530512S

Any improvements/suggestions are appreciated :)
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videocard isnt gonna fit, ram can fit tho,
if i were u i woul look for an 7 series AGP video from nvidia
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Okay, how about this one? http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-PNY-PNY-TEC ... I-VGA-HDTV

But my mom is suggesting that i get a new computer when i get a job, and if i do get one it'll probably be something similar to this

http://www.everbest.on.ca/ver2/showProduct.php?id=2028 <3 DX10

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Comments/Suggestions welcome :), and is it a good deal if i do get it?
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For that video card to work, you need a PCI-E slot, something that MB doesnt have.
I have a GeForce 7600 ultra :love:
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i would do a good research and order the pc in parts, building it is easy if your goof with lego :wink:
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CrimsonNuker wrote:Questions/News/Solutions/etc. for computers

Okay well im looking to update my crappy computer with a new graphics card and about 512mb+ of RAM

So heres my motherboard.

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-MicroStar-KT4V

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Heres the graphics card I want to install (e-GeForce 7600), i just want to know if i have the right slot in my motherboard for it

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-eVGA-Geforce-7900GS-256MB

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And heres the RAM i want to install, just want to know if i have enough/correct RAM slots for it

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Kingston-HP ... THD530512S

Any improvements/suggestions are appreciated :)


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150174

Since you do not have the PCI-E option...
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just remember when looking for a card/mb... that PCI and PCI express are not the same slot.
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maxietheboss wrote:i would do a good research and order the pc in parts, building it is easy if your goof with lego :wink:


I would too, but its such a nuisence because you have to make sure everything is compatable with each other, you gotta make sure ur motherboard can support processor/gfx/ram/etc. then you gotta get a psu that can handle everything and maybe liquid cooling just to make sure ur comp doesnt explode lol
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i have just bought my pc in parts and put it together, works like a charm :D. if i were you i would go to a pc shop with good service,
sit down with an expert fromt that shop and tell ur budget and what u want and im sure he will give you a list with compatible parts
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maxietheboss wrote:i have just bought my pc in parts and put it together, works like a charm :D. if i were you i would go to a pc shop with good service,
sit down with an expert fromt that shop and tell ur budget and what u want and im sure he will give you a list with compatible parts


I'll do that for sure when i have a job, the best deals for anything comp related is http://www.everbest.on.ca
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Official Computer Retard Thread

I swear that's what I came into this for, I thought that was the title.
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Itonami wrote:Official Computer Retard Thread

I swear that's what I came into this for, I thought that was the title.


Lol I had exactly the same as you, it's that you said it else i'd still think it was named that oO..

Anyways I got a special site for that, with a pricewatch and everything, but it's Benelux only (Netherlands + Belgium + Luxembourg)
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If your motherboard doesn't support PCI-E, I suggest saving up a bit, buying a new one so you can put in DDR2 ram as well, not to mention a new processor.

The 7600 is a very stable, proven, and realiable card. It's worth the 20 or so extra bucks to get the GT version which is a HUUUUGGGGGGEEEEEE upgrade over the basic models.
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Okay, im gonna look at newegg for more parts and stuff.


My next question, okay i just got off counterstrike cuz it was getting hella laggy, so i checked my processes to see whats lagging and my hl.exe is still on it, and when i try to end the process it doesnt move, how do i get it off?! T__T
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If you are a gamer and want to play w/~360 graphics then go with nvidia 8xxx series. <3 my 8800
If you're thinking about keeping your mobo until your next gpu upgrade then definitely go with one that's PCI-E compatible.
Also, if the gpu you get is a PCI-E then you'll have to get a psu that has a 6 pin connector.
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Nuklear wrote:If you are a gamer and want to play w/~360 graphics then go with nvidia 8xxx series. <3 my 8800
If you're thinking about keeping your mobo until your next gpu upgrade then definitely go with one that's PCI-E compatible.
Also, if the gpu you get is a PCI-E then you'll have to get a psu that has a 6 pin connector.


7600s don't require additional power.
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Go with 1gb or more of ram.

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_Banned wrote:Go with 1gb or more of ram.


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dom wrote:
Nuklear wrote:If you are a gamer and want to play w/~360 graphics then go with nvidia 8xxx series. <3 my 8800
If you're thinking about keeping your mobo until your next gpu upgrade then definitely go with one that's PCI-E compatible.
Also, if the gpu you get is a PCI-E then you'll have to get a psu that has a 6 pin connector.


7600s don't require additional power.


My 7950 does, and it's a beast.
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Reise wrote:
dom wrote:
Nuklear wrote:If you are a gamer and want to play w/~360 graphics then go with nvidia 8xxx series. <3 my 8800
If you're thinking about keeping your mobo until your next gpu upgrade then definitely go with one that's PCI-E compatible.
Also, if the gpu you get is a PCI-E then you'll have to get a psu that has a 6 pin connector.


7600s don't require additional power.


My 7950 does, and it's a beast.

SLi that baby and you have a great cost-conscious upgrade.
You might as well throw in 2gb since that's become the recommended amount crimson.
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Nuklear wrote:
Reise wrote:
dom wrote:
Nuklear wrote:If you are a gamer and want to play w/~360 graphics then go with nvidia 8xxx series. <3 my 8800
If you're thinking about keeping your mobo until your next gpu upgrade then definitely go with one that's PCI-E compatible.
Also, if the gpu you get is a PCI-E then you'll have to get a psu that has a 6 pin connector.


7600s don't require additional power.


My 7950 does, and it's a beast.

SLi that baby and you have a great cost-conscious upgrade.
You might as well throw in 2gb since that's become the recommended amount crimson.


Thnx, ill keep that in mind

Okay, so i have something thats giving me lag spikes in cs, but i dont know what it is, i did a virus/spyware check and like 20+ trojans came up, so i obviously deleted them, but its still giving me spikes, is there a way to fix this?

Things i already tried-
Restart Counter-Strike [Failed]
Restart Steam [Failed]
Completely Reinstall CS [Failed]
Deleted Trojans [Failed]
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H'okay, new question, this time regarding my internet

My internet keeps disconnecting and connecting every like 5 seconds, sometimes it stays connected for like 30 miuntes then it goes back to disconnecting a lot. Yes i have a router, and i think that might be the problem because its wireless and anybody could use my internet because i dont have a WEP or WPE w.e it is, how to i make a WEP/WPE for my router so not just anybody can get in?
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just a question, do u think my system is good enough to handle 10 mmo games?


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ranger4life wrote:just a question, do u think my system is good enough to handle 10 mmo games?


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Start->Run->dxdiag
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Nuklear wrote:
Reise wrote:My 7950 does, and it's a beast.

SLi that baby and you have a great cost-conscious upgrade.


Yup, that's my next upgrade is a 2nd 7950. 1gb total of video memory between them. It's gonna kick ass.
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Never forget to run msconfig and turn off everything non-essential!

When I turn on my pc, the loading bar at the windows splash page doesn't even reach half before my computer is loaded, and windows loads instantly.
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