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  • SuperBowlNachos
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    • Jul 2004
    • 10218

    #16
    Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

    With the MS Office I have you can only have it installed on 3 machines. Does that mean you can only use the code 3 times and it dies? Or is there a way to deactivate one of them. I ask because I have used one of them on the HDD I am about to stop using whenever I install this SSD. I have a laptop with Office Starter on it which is fine, but I would like to have it on my desktop too. I would do a new install whenever I build my brand new one and that would be the 3 uses.

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    • SuperBowlNachos
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      • Jul 2004
      • 10218

      #17
      Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

      Wtf. My order was cancelled because they over sold them. It says ETA: 04/05/2012. So I am hoping if they can keep it placed and just ship when more arrive.

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      • SuperBowlNachos
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        • Jul 2004
        • 10218

        #18
        Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

        Originally posted by olliethebum85
        $129.99
        With Promo Code: EMCYTZT1401
        Free Shipping!

        http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...m-_-20-148-442

        128GB SSD. 5* rating. I'm not gonna build a new PC until at least the end of summer, but thinking about jumping on this for my current one.

        Looks like Drive prices are going to continue to be high as well = http://www.computerworld.com/s/artic...h_through_2014
        They are going to let me still have it for $129 since my order got placed, then cancelled.

        Even if I am not going to build a new PC until the end of the summer at the earliest, would it be wise to go ahead and get it? Or should I see if SSD prices start to come down as the technology gets a little bit older?

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        • mattsb84
          Rookie
          • Dec 2007
          • 378

          #19
          Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

          Originally posted by olliethebum85
          They are going to let me still have it for $129 since my order got placed, then cancelled.

          Even if I am not going to build a new PC until the end of the summer at the earliest, would it be wise to go ahead and get it? Or should I see if SSD prices start to come down as the technology gets a little bit older?
          I would say wait until you're ready to actually use it. Prices will keep dropping.

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          • p_rushing
            Hall Of Fame
            • Feb 2004
            • 14514

            #20
            Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

            Originally posted by olliethebum85
            With the MS Office I have you can only have it installed on 3 machines. Does that mean you can only use the code 3 times and it dies? Or is there a way to deactivate one of them. I ask because I have used one of them on the HDD I am about to stop using whenever I install this SSD. I have a laptop with Office Starter on it which is fine, but I would like to have it on my desktop too. I would do a new install whenever I build my brand new one and that would be the 3 uses.
            It is based off a code generated by your system devices. It should allow for changing a hard drive, but people have had problems in the past. You can call Microsoft though and usually you can get it fixed if you are replacing a hard drive, cpu, etc.

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            • elTodd
              Little Big Puig
              • Feb 2004
              • 1333

              #21
              Gonna build a new PC here in the next week or so. Any recommendations on certain processors, motherboards, video cards, etc?

              I'm looking to build a solid gaming rig, but I don't want to spend more than $1000 or so. I'm a newbie when it comes to building my own rig, and admittedly don't know too much about the newest hardware.

              I know many of you know your stuff, so any help or guidance would be much appreciated.

              Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

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              • SuperBowlNachos
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                • Jul 2004
                • 10218

                #22
                Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

                Originally posted by elTodd
                Gonna build a new PC here in the next week or so. Any recommendations on certain processors, motherboards, video cards, etc?

                I'm looking to build a solid gaming rig, but I don't want to spend more than $1000 or so. I'm a newbie when it comes to building my own rig, and admittedly don't know too much about the newest hardware.

                I know many of you know your stuff, so any help or guidance would be much appreciated.

                Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
                This is pretty much what I plan on getting at some point during the summer.

                https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/M...px?ID=26708368

                Best price for a SSD right now. Under $1 per gig which is amazing. Isn't as fast as the one I put on the wish list http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148442
                Last edited by SuperBowlNachos; 05-01-2012, 05:02 PM.

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                • choadler
                  MVP
                  • Feb 2004
                  • 2001

                  #23
                  Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

                  Originally posted by elTodd
                  Gonna build a new PC here in the next week or so. Any recommendations on certain processors, motherboards, video cards, etc?

                  I'm looking to build a solid gaming rig, but I don't want to spend more than $1000 or so. I'm a newbie when it comes to building my own rig, and admittedly don't know too much about the newest hardware.

                  I know many of you know your stuff, so any help or guidance would be much appreciated.

                  Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
                  First of all, check out Newegg or Amazon for your computer parts purchases. Good prices and relatively quick turnaround.

                  Personally if I was going to be doing a mid range build like yourself. I would do the following:

                  Intel i5-2500k processor
                  560 ti graphics card
                  8 gb ram.

                  Here is a sample build:


                  http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/Sh...mit=ChangeItem


                  You can search around for better sales on like items, but you get the general idea. This will run everything at max. You can probably spend another $100 and go up to a 570 or something on the graphics card and really be kicking butt.

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                  • Sandman42
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Aug 2004
                    • 15186

                    #24
                    Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

                    Originally posted by choadler
                    First of all, check out Newegg or Amazon for your computer parts purchases. Good prices and relatively quick turnaround.

                    Personally if I was going to be doing a mid range build like yourself. I would do the following:

                    Intel i5-2500k processor
                    560 ti graphics card
                    8 gb ram.

                    Here is a sample build:


                    http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/Sh...mit=ChangeItem


                    You can search around for better sales on like items, but you get the general idea. This will run everything at max. You can probably spend another $100 and go up to a 570 or something on the graphics card and really be kicking butt.
                    That's what my build is. Haven't had any problem running any of my games on the highest settings yet.
                    Member of The OS Baseball Rocket Scientists Association

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                    • SuperBowlNachos
                      All Star
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 10218

                      #25
                      Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

                      Originally posted by choadler
                      First of all, check out Newegg or Amazon for your computer parts purchases. Good prices and relatively quick turnaround.

                      Personally if I was going to be doing a mid range build like yourself. I would do the following:

                      Intel i5-2500k processor
                      560 ti graphics card
                      8 gb ram.

                      Here is a sample build:


                      http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/Sh...mit=ChangeItem


                      You can search around for better sales on like items, but you get the general idea. This will run everything at max. You can probably spend another $100 and go up to a 570 or something on the graphics card and really be kicking butt.
                      You linked to your shopping cart.

                      Pretty much what I had though minus the unlocked version of the CPU(the "K").

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                      • TheShizNo1
                        Asst 2 the Comm Manager
                        • Mar 2007
                        • 26341

                        #26
                        How do you guys decide what games to buy on PC versus console?
                        Originally posted by Mo
                        Just once I'd like to be the one they call a jerk off.
                        Originally posted by Mo
                        You underestimate my laziness
                        Originally posted by Mo
                        **** ya


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                        • SuperBowlNachos
                          All Star
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 10218

                          #27
                          Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

                          Originally posted by TheShizNo1
                          How do you guys decide what games to buy on PC versus console?
                          I buy sports games and games I know I can play with friends on the Xbox.

                          For PC I don't think I've ever bought a game brand new. I currently have Bioshock, Bioshock 2, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Mass Effect, Dead Space, and Dead Space 2. The most I paid for any of them was $15. Some in store. Most of them through Steam. All of these games are pretty much 1 person.

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                          • TheShizNo1
                            Asst 2 the Comm Manager
                            • Mar 2007
                            • 26341

                            #28
                            Originally posted by olliethebum85
                            I buy sports games and games I know I can play with friends on the Xbox.

                            For PC I don't think I've ever bought a game brand new. I currently have Bioshock, Bioshock 2, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Mass Effect, Dead Space, and Dead Space 2. The most I paid for any of them was $15. Some in store. Most of them through Steam. All of these games are pretty much 1 person.
                            I see the benefits of sports games on the PC. What are the benefits of those games you listed versus a console?
                            Originally posted by Mo
                            Just once I'd like to be the one they call a jerk off.
                            Originally posted by Mo
                            You underestimate my laziness
                            Originally posted by Mo
                            **** ya


                            ...

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                            • Flightwhite24
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Jul 2005
                              • 12094

                              #29
                              Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

                              What I would do to have the "Knowledge" to build my own rig. With the new Diablo coming out shortly I would love to have a new system.
                              The poster formerly know as "FLIGHTWHITE"

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                              • SuperBowlNachos
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                                • Jul 2004
                                • 10218

                                #30
                                Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

                                I am the opposite. I would never want to play a sports game with a mouse and keyboard.

                                For me it's the keyboard. Bioshock for example. You have 5+ weapons, plus 5+ Plasmids that you have to switch through constantly. On the PC you can press the function keys to get to a specific Plasmid, then a number key to change to a specific gun. All on the fly. On the console you have to press a button then scroll through or use the joystick to point to a weapon. On the PC your right hand controls your view, then two buttons. Your left hand has access to a bunch more keys then you would have buttons on a controller.

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