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Help me build a poker computer.
I am very sorry, I am sure that this topic has been done around 1,000 times since the inception of this forum. But, I will do it again. I am looking for a computer that can:
Run poker programs(Party, PT, GT+, etc.) Store a large amount of music/movies. 4 table with no overlap(I do not want a 2001FP, too expensive at the moment) Other basic things(e-mail, internet usage, etc.) I need wireless internet, and I would like a video card with the ability to add a second monitor, should I want to in the future. Other than that, nothing very specific. I would prefer to NOT build my own PC, but if it will be signifigantly cheaper, than I would be willing to undertake this small project. As cheap as possible, please(preferably sub-$1k.) |
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
I think it's cheaper to buy a computer rather than build your own, unless you plan to steal XP. At the very least get a bare bones system with XP and then add on what you need. I built my own for many years, but never again.
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
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I think it's cheaper to buy a computer rather than build your own, unless you plan to steal XP. At the very least get a bare bones system with XP and then add on what you need. I built my own for many years, but never again. [/ QUOTE ] When I said "build a computer", I really just meant "customize". I suck at the internet. |
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
Well, heres my 2 cents.
Start with any modern ( no older than 1 year ) computer...dells / compaq / hp's. I'd say get 2-4 Dell 2001 fp's. Upgrade your graphic card possibily to a Radeon 9600 or better. Make sure u have 1024 MB DDR ram or better ( 2 GB preferably ). Wireless mouse / keyboard. And one of the most important things...a NICE Chair! |
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
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Make sure u have 1024 MB DDR ram or better ( 2 GB preferably ). [/ QUOTE ] Why on earth would he want to waste money on buying 2gb or ram? 1gb is enough for what he wants to do, and even 512mb would be enough. |
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
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[ QUOTE ] Make sure u have 1024 MB DDR ram or better ( 2 GB preferably ). [/ QUOTE ] Why on earth would he want to waste money on buying 2gb or ram? 1gb is enough for what he wants to do, and even 512mb would be enough. [/ QUOTE ] Well...I wrote 2-4 Dell 2001 fp's, implying up to 16 tables. Along with PT and any other programs, I dont think 2GB is too farfetched...especially with how cheap ram is these days. |
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
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I'd say get 2-4 Dell 2001 fp's. [/ QUOTE ] I said I didn't want a 2001FP. I definitely don't want 2-4. Thanks for any other suggestions though. |
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
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I think it's cheaper to buy a computer rather than build your own, unless you plan to steal XP. At the very least get a bare bones system with XP and then add on what you need. I built my own for many years, but never again. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah...the big boys like Dell can get better prices on most of the components than you can, and then pay $5 to have somebody put it all together. Granted, you can accumulate components cheaply if you're willing to wait for rebates, but that takes a while and is mostly limited to RAM and drives. |
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
Try this one
Pentium® 4 Processor 630 with HT Technology (3GHz, 800FSB) Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition 512MB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz - 2DIMMs 40GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) (but I would upgrade this) 48x CD-ROM Drive 20 inch UltraSharp™ 2005FPW Widescreen Digital Flat Panel 128MB PCI Express™ x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon X300 SE HyperMemory All the usual junk (keyboard, mouse) $929 minus a $100 mail-in rebate Add $50 for a wireless adapter Or if you'd rather go cheap, this system includes a 19" LCD and is only $429 after rebate. Both are stock systems, so customize to your needs. |
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Re: Help me build a poker computer.
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Try this one Pentium® 4 Processor 630 with HT Technology (3GHz, 800FSB) [snip] 20 inch UltraSharp™ 2005FPW Widescreen Digital Flat Panel [/ QUOTE ] You don't want that monitor. If you get a flat panel at all, it should be 20" and up IF it is a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is 20", but it doesn't do 1600x1200 since it is a widescreen. Of course, you said you didn't want the 20" monitor anyway, so it doesn't really matter... |
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