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  • fido123
    FFR Player
    • Sep 2005
    • 4245

    #16
    Re: need a new computer

    I assume you don't want to buy individual parts and screw around with all that, but in general you want something around these specs at a minimum:

    - 1GB of RAM (recommend 2-4GB)
    - ~2GHz 2cores processor
    - Integrated video

    Again, this is assuming you just want to browse the web, and play FFR/SM. If you want to do anything else say so and I'll let you know if something like this would be good or you need something better. If you don't want to drop a couple hundred bucks, you're going to want to upgrade your RAM. If that's the case download CPU-Z and take a screenshot of the memory tab and post it. Buying memory isn't just about finding out what kind of memory your motherboard takes, you also need to worry about other factors like clock rates.

    In my honest computer though get a new computer.

    My suggestions are the following. If you want something with a bigger hardrive or want more of something else let me know:





    Also if you want uber smooth graphics buying this would help a bunch. I'm not 100% sure if it would make a difference on StepMania, but it won't do much for FFR that's for sure. Also installing something like this is easy as hell. You basically have to undo one screw, place the car in the slot, then put the screw back in.


    Originally posted by MaxGhost
    A dimm is one RAM slot.
    Just in case you care (not trying to call you out): I'm pretty sure a DIMM is the actual RAM chip itself. Duel In-line Memory Module. It's "duel" because if you look at the chip it has two metalish thingies that go in the slot.
    Last edited by fido123; 03-29-2012, 09:26 AM. Reason: Computer Links

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    • MaxGhost
      FFR Veteran
      • Feb 2008
      • 2141

      #17
      Re: need a new computer

      You're right @ DIMMs, thanks.

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      • ninjaKIWI
        plain old ugly ass dumbas
        FFR Simfile Author
        • Aug 2006
        • 3304

        #18
        Re: need a new computer

        Originally posted by fido123
        Just in case you care (not trying to call you out): I'm pretty sure a DIMM is the actual RAM chip itself. Duel In-line Memory Module. It's "duel" because if you look at the chip it has two metalish thingies that go in the slot.
        I'm pretty sure that it's because a DIMMs electrical contacts on either side are separate from eachother, while the contacts on either side of a SIMM are redundant.
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        • darkshark
          Nothing.
          • Nov 2004
          • 4189

          #19
          Re: need a new computer

          Newegg promotional sale right now:

          Newegg is proud to offer United States the best prices, fast shipping and top-rated customer service for Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics and more!


          Core i3, 500gb harddrive, motherboard, 4gb of ram, and a case with built-in 480watt power supply,(plus antivirus software) all for $275

          Can't beat that.

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          • PriestREA
            ddkdkd
            • Sep 2008
            • 792

            #20
            Re: need a new computer

            Originally posted by darkshark
            Newegg promotional sale right now:

            Newegg is proud to offer United States the best prices, fast shipping and top-rated customer service for Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics and more!


            Core i3, 500gb harddrive, motherboard, 4gb of ram, and a case with built-in 480watt power supply,(plus antivirus software) all for $275

            Can't beat that.
            Surely, it's a great deal, but I think the only problem in that build are the integrated graphics. That may give you some grief in terms of frame rates.
            Sent from my iPhone

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            • Jerry DB
              FFR, lift, repeat
              • Jan 2008
              • 2071

              #21
              Re: need a new computer

              yea I can't even tell if it is xp or not but either way I don't have the money for a couple weeks for the computer, maybe even up to a month. Being poor sucks that looks like a pretty good deal though thanks for the sharp eyes

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              • MaxGhost
                FFR Veteran
                • Feb 2008
                • 2141

                #22
                Re: need a new computer

                FYI that deal doesn't come with an OS, you need to get one yourself and install. The OS is usually super expensive and it's what jacks up the price on the PC most of the time. TBH I'd just get a pirated copy of win7 if anything. Also, bundles like that without video cards are still pretty good deals, cause you can always just buy a video card to upgrade later. That's often not a big deal. It's not like you're replacing another part, you're just putting one that it doesn't have in, so you don't lose anything by buying a video card vs replacing a card that's already there. There's often some pretty massive sales on some video cards sometimes cause it's a pretty competitive market for those.

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