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  #11  
Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:27
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Heck yeas you could get more power for your buck going a different way lol.

I don't read Swedish so I'm not sure if I got everything from the site you posted, but as near as I could figure to get the same stuff and build it would cost you $682 4912 Kr), as opposed to the $971 that the one spec'ed in your link costs. I used a conversion rate of 1Kr= 0.138821.

I also couldn't tell if you got a monitor, mouse, or keyboard with that one.

EDIT: i forgot my link lol: http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/Sh...px?Submit=view
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:27
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infact, that is one of the best pre-built machines I have seen, but if I was you I would check the cost of building it yourself and see if you save much.

@tomthedrummer: a DVD drive is the same as a DVD ROM drive (assuming your meaning ROM drive because there aren't any DVD RAM drives) they are just different names. But it might be a good idea to go for a lightscribe drive if your building it yourself, but it's not the most important of things in the build.

Just one thing I need to ask, does it mention what PSU it includes? Sorry I don't speek Swedish.
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:30
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Originally Posted by Decai View Post
that's the thing, I don't know what games I'm planning on running, but I'd like to try out some of the new stuff that's coming onto the market today, is that possible? and I never said I couldn't build my own pc, I just said I Wasn't good at it. If someone could maybe point out things I should/could buy, then I'd definitely consider that.

But somehow I just don't expect anyone taking the time to help me :\
Have no fear about that, anybody and everybody here that CAN help you, WILL help you. That's why we are here lol, some (like me) to learn, and others, like Carbon, (among others) to teach.
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:31
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I <3 u guys, and btw. I don't speak swedish either, I'm from Iceland, but I live in sweden.

< Slacking on swedish lessons much !? >


But like I said, I'm a scrub, so what exactly is a " PSU "?
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:32
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Power supply unit.

EDIT: Actually the one I spec'sed you was 540 instead of the 440W in your build.
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:43
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is this 440W bad ?

Oh and your shopping cart link won't work for me =\ Bubba
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:48
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Yea, the shopping link doesn't work for me either it says "your basket is empty" and if I was to speak any language it should probably be Swedish, as one of my Aunties is Swedish, but she speaks perfect English, so no problems there. Back on topic now: I can't see anything that looks like it is mentioning a PSU, which is usually a bad sign, as if you are getting a good PC, you need a good, reliable PSU. however most pre-built units skimp here, as most people don't know any better and think as long as it has a high wattage, it's good, but not true, you also need to look for the current on the power rails.
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:52
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Okay! Well, so what you are saying is I should buy this PSU ?

If so, could u please help me out, you can pretty much set up this computer on their website, just click the link that says https://www.datorbutiken.com/se/Navi...tId=DBPC-OPT01

or " Konfigurera Systemet "

.. or something like that, does one of those links say anything about a PSU ?
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 11:57
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No, it doesn't look like it does, I was mainly going by the pictures, but it doesn't look like it.
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 12:06
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@tomthedrummer: a DVD drive is the same as a DVD ROM drive (assuming your meaning ROM drive because there aren't any DVD RAM drives) they are just different names.
I know DVD drive's are the same as DVD ROM drives - DVD is just shorter.

I think you will find there are DVD RAM drives - I have one in this computer. DVD RAM is a fairly new format and is what is used by many DVD recorders as they allow you to do more than on a simple DVD-RW disc.

Do a search on ebuyer, or dabs or wherever for "DVD RAM Drive" and you will see plenty.
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