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[dedgar]

And no one is going to comment on him getting 4GB of memory and 32 bit OS??

[drew and not u]

Originally Posted by dedgar

And no one is going to comment on him getting 4GB of memory and 32 bit OS??

Uh... Why don't you?

[Capper]

Like I said, give us a budget and a needed part list......its a much better way of doing this....doing it this way and we'll be constantly changing parts based on available funds....where as if we have a budget to work with we can recommend parts that will fit his price range and work well together.

[Captain Crunch]

Originally Posted by Capper

Like I said, give us a budget and a needed part list......its a much better way of doing this....doing it this way and we'll be constantly changing parts based on available funds....where as if we have a budget to work with we can recommend parts that will fit his price range and work well together.

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What he Cap said!
Basically if you'll give us your budget and also tell us any thing piece or of hardware or brand you just have to have then we will work up a best bang for buck rig and then you can tweak it from there.
That way you'll get the best parts and performance for you $$$$

[garetjax]

Originally Posted by dedgar

And no one is going to comment on him getting 4GB of memory and 32 bit OS??

Why not? With the way prices are for a kit of 4GB DDR2 RAM (2 x 2GB), he would be stupid not to. In the event he ever does upgrade to a 64-bit OS, he'll be set. =)

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by garetjax

Why not? With the way prices are for a kit of 4GB DDR2 RAM (2 x 2GB), he would be stupid not to. In the event he ever does upgrade to a 64-bit OS, he'll be set. =)

Seconded. I've went Vista 64bit to fully utilize my 4GB, but in the end XP32bit is faster and more stable with the 3.25GB it sees... Go figure. =P

[Capper]

another option is a multi-boot system....even if you only have a 32 bit version of Windows, maybe you can tinker with some of the 64 bit Linux distros.

[garetjax]

Originally Posted by Capper

another option is a multi-boot system....even if you only have a 32 bit version of Windows, maybe you can tinker with some of the 64 bit Linux distros.

Ooooh yeah, there's a thought! Nice one. =)

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by Capper

another option is a multi-boot system....even if you only have a 32 bit version of Windows, maybe you can tinker with some of the 64 bit Linux distros.

True, although Linux isn't for me. Gamer to the core, and I just know my ways better around Windows. Dual booting Linux / XP32 would only be an unneeded hassle.

[Capper]

I agree Yves, I tinker around with Linux when I have time.....but as for using it as my main operating system, I just have no ambition to do so.