Poll: Computers

[Lord Krunk]

I'm not really in the dark about PC building, as I know how to put together/take apart a computer. However, I suck when it comes to naming stuff, and how the hardware actually works. Most computer jargon also whizzes over my head as well, in particular random acronyms and Graphics Card names.

Sorry 'bout that. It seems we're opposites then, heh.

Taking apart/Putting together computers is overrated. If you have 3 spare hours and some tools close by, a bit of experience can really work wonders.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

The 360's processors are hyper threaded. While it only has 3 cores, It's hyper threaded to act like it has 6. All of them at 3.2 GHz

Hyper threading isn't that good. While it's like having multiple cores, it cuts the number of transistors available to half.

Oh, ok, but it will make Source run more smoothly... right?

Maybe. The P4 hyper threading didn't go well so they stopped after that. I think they are picking it back up with core i7 where, with the larger number of transistors, it might work better. Of course this will be later itenerations so don't expect to find one right now.

 

[stompy]

Taking apart/Putting together computers is overrated. If you have 3 spare hours and some tools close by, a bit of experience can really work wonders.

Explain that to a man who has $1000 to lose and a slightly more expensive option that provides some kind of safety net. And stubborn, too.

 

[Lord Krunk]

Taking apart/Putting together computers is overrated. If you have 3 spare hours and some tools close by, a bit of experience can really work wonders.

Explain that to a man who has $1000 to lose and a slightly more expensive option that provides some kind of safety net. And stubborn, too.

Yeah, I know. But being the tight-ass that I am, It's helped me on several occasions. Especially when I got that new Graphics Card (that I mentioned earlier).

 

[Lord Krunk]

Before this thread sinks into the abyss, there are two questions of mine that haven't been answered. Could someone answer them for me? It would be a great help.

What's VSTi? Also; what's a VSTi sampler?

Also; what do sound cards do? What one is recommended?

I will post other questions and provide info on the computer I will ultimately be getting, after all, that's what this thread is for.

 

[perfectimo]

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I'm not going to laughing at you, becuase, until recently, I probably would've been the same. Hey, I'm still kinda in the dark about the intricacies of PC building, and am getting a friend to help me pick parts (parents are adament that a technician builds my computer).

Oh, and your CPU is better then mine too. I only have a 2.8GHz P4... does yours support Hyper-threading [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyper-threading]? (If you don't know how, and you use steam, go to the 'Help' section, and then, click on 'System Information'. It'll tell you whether or not your processor supports Hyper-threading.)

Unfortunately yes. Although just 3 hours ago I bought a monitor [a]http://www.benq.com.au/products/LCD/?product=1368[/a] for my 9600 so now I have a use for the DVI port on the back.

I congratulate you on the purchase, but I'm not too clear how you could have a 9600 on an AGP bus... unless you're referring to the Radeon 9600 series.

Yep, it's a 128mB 9600/X1050 card. I need a new build but I'm not too fussed because I don't have the money to at the moment.