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April 23rd, 2008, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Daddy  Yes, you should be able to add the hard drive. | yes but if the hard drive comes form a pc running windows xp and goes to a pc with vista will it still work or does that not matter ?
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April 23rd, 2008, 05:48 PM
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yes. Think of it as a large flash drive.... that you have to install. tbh, when I pulled data off my old HDD, I didn't even put it in the case. I had it sitting on a platform next to the case. Even if it has an OS on it, it won't be used. Also, I beleive my old HDD was in FAT32, and my vista is the one kind (forget the name). It still is not a problem.
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April 24th, 2008, 10:34 AM
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April 26th, 2008, 11:45 AM
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If you plan on not doing a lot of media editing, and just plan on playing games and simple stuff. Then i recommend vista basic. It gives you access to DX 10 but also needs less power because it isn't as beautiful as premium or ultimate | |
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April 28th, 2008, 08:01 PM
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I would certainly not go basic. The aero on premium and up can be turned off manually.... and I personally just think its pretty  . I leave aero on as it really doesn't affect performance to a noticable degree, at least for me. Some people can be picky though, it just depends. Either way, you get more features than just Aero with premium. | |
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April 28th, 2008, 09:45 PM
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Remember thought that this is a budget computer and with a $500 (euros?) either way...the $30 difference between basic and premium can be the difference between a 9600gt and an 8800gt. And if your making a budget computer you're going to have to make some sacrifices to put the money where it really matters(cpu, gpu, ram, etc.) 
About features: thats why i said if you're only doing simple stuff and gaming. Personally i don't make lots of videos etc. and use the many features of windows, i have a mac for productivity things.
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May 16th, 2008, 08:49 PM
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ok so does anyone have a finalised list i could use as im still not too sure what processor to go for and whether it be an intel or amd. Remember this pc woul;d be getting used to play games such as crysis, flight sim x in high detail.
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May 16th, 2008, 09:04 PM
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May 16th, 2008, 09:31 PM
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Gigabyte P35 DS3L, Intel E6550 @3.25ghz
4gb DDR2 1066, EVGA 8800GT 512mb,
Cool Master RC-690, WD Raptor 150gb, WD 500gb and 250gb AAKS
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May 17th, 2008, 09:44 AM
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karmakiller thats a great list
but should i go quad core or dual core as i have heard dual core works better for gaming | |
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