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#295992 - 01/20/08 03:43 PM
basic computer upgrades
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 09/23/04
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I have a new but basic desktop computer (that means cheap). Specs are as follows:
Anyway this computer won't even play the PC version of Guitar Hero (Says it doesn't support my video card). Other than adding another gigabyte of RAM can anyone suggest a good videocard or any other useful upgrades? It would be nice to get a videocard that could handle video capture duties as well as gaming.
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#295994 - 01/20/08 04:42 PM
Re: basic computer upgrades
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 09/23/04
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Got a model number or anything?
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#295996 - 01/20/08 07:06 PM
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Registered: 11/04/05
Posts: 3509
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I highly recommend Newegg.com. I built a whole new machine about 6 weeks ago from parts purchased there. Really fast shipping and excellent customer service/return policy. The prices are competitive if not cheaper than the competition.
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#295997 - 01/20/08 07:17 PM
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Ed Hardy Wearing Loser
Registered: 07/12/07
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Even better is Directron . Extensive selection and great prices. Not much tech support though.
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#296002 - 01/22/08 08:19 PM
Re: basic computer upgrades
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 09/23/04
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Ok, for a video card I installed an nvidia geforce 8400gs which has 512mb of ddr2 memory. It was definitely at the lower end of the price range at 90 bucks but blowing big money on this computer would be like these slopes customizing these piece of shit nissans, hondas and small pickups to race them- not worth the money.
I had a 1GB chip so I replaced one 512mb chip with that and I'll get another 1gb chip to replace the other 512mb chip whenever I see it on sale.
We re-installed Guitar Hero and it plays fine now. Not quite as smooth as the console version I'm told, but much much cheaper.
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#296003 - 01/22/08 08:28 PM
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Porn Jesus
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#296005 - 01/23/08 09:58 AM
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Porn Icon
Registered: 01/27/06
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i really don't understand the appeal of Guitar Hero...
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#296006 - 01/23/08 10:38 AM
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 10/18/07
Posts: 318
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It is economically appealing to be forced to pay for peripherals impossible to privately duplicate.
Sure, the concept of the game seems rather ridiculous.
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#296007 - 01/23/08 02:46 PM
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 09/23/04
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I guess I didn't outright say it, because there are douchebags on this site who make lewd comments about others children, but it's not me playing the guitar hero. I've never even held the controller in my hand.
I have a sweet Alvarez Yairi and a Baby Taylor I pick up when my urge to strum strikes.
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