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amir4pro   11-21-2008 at 11:47:05 PM



Im thinking about buying this computer.
it has a nice processor and enough ram and hard drive space.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/p [...] d_t1_s2-EN


The only problem is the Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7100.

If I buy a Sapphire 512mb 4850 do you think the integrated graphics will interfere or cause any problems?

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dagger   11-21-2008 at 11:54:23 PM
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No, it'll be automatically disabled.

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zenmaster   11-21-2008 at 11:58:36 PM
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You need to find out the PSU Specs..........
There is a change it could not handle that GPU..........

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mactronix   11-21-2008 at 11:58:38 PM
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When you install the new card it SHOULD automatically dissable the onboard graphics. This isnt always the case but most times it does. If it dosent then there is a setting in the bios to turn it of yourself.
If this does happen (It really shouldnt) and you need more advice on entering the bios and where to find the settings just post and someone will assist you

Mactronix

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orangegator   11-22-2008 at 12:12:42 AM
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zenmaster wrote :

You need to find out the PSU Specs..........
There is a change it could not handle that GPU..........



+1
It's very likely you'd need a bigger psu to power the HD 4850. Most oem computers come with small power supplies.

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Shadow703793   11-22-2008 at 12:16:50 AM
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+1 foe zenmaster on the PSU. Knowing Acer they probably put in a 350 or 400W OEM PSU. Most here recommends a quality PSU with more than 450W. By quality I mean PC Power & Cooling, Antec, OCZ, Corsair.

 

@OP: Would you be interested in DIY build?


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Outlander_04   11-22-2008 at 12:35:07 AM
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Theres even a chance the mb in that computer does NOT have a pci-e slot and cant be upgraded with an add in card .

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amir4pro   11-22-2008 at 12:39:28 AM
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alright thnx

i see that the psu is only 300w
I'll consider buying a different system

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amir4pro   11-22-2008 at 12:43:29 AM
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well i dont have a problem with building a system.

The only thing that concerns me is the price. I'm on a really tight budget of about $700 (w/o shipping) which has to include cpu, mobo, ram, gpu, psu, case and a cooler.

I live in Canada and I'll be buying the system from newegg.


Message edited by amir4pro on 11-22-2008 at 12:44:46 AM
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zenmaster   11-22-2008 at 02:15:54 AM
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Will you need to purchase an OS?
We will assume no........
but if you do, let us know.......

Case/PSU Combo - $120 (RC690+Real Power Pro 550w)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6811119142

GigaByte P45-DS3L - $126
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6813128345

E7300 - $147
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6819115132

2GB DDR2-800 - $30
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6820227189

640GB WD HDD - $86
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6822136218

Artic Freezer 7 Cooler - $33
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6835186134

4850 - $170 After Rebate
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814102770

Total - $712 After Rebate........

------------------------------ If its good in theory but not in practice,
its not good theory.
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mrmeth   11-22-2008 at 02:16:35 AM
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If you live in canada ( I do to ) you cant order from newegg unless you have a friend over there who will let you use there address , newegg doesnt ship to canada !! I know it sucks but its part of life here in canada !! Our southern neighbors keep all the goodies for themselves !!! lol

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X4800+(@2.71)
8G KVR 800 Evga9800GTX+
LG GSAH62L SATA DL LS 18/18,Pioneer DVR 216D
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dagger   11-22-2008 at 02:24:46 AM
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mrmeth wrote :

If you live in canada ( I do to ) you cant order from newegg unless you have a friend over there who will let you use there address , newegg doesnt ship to canada !! I know it sucks but its part of life here in canada !! Our southern neighbors keep all the goodies for themselves !!! lol



Aren't you a bit out of date? :p
http://c1.neweggimages.com/WebResource/Themes/2005/Nest/newegg_ca_logo.gif
http://www.newegg.ca/

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orangegator   11-22-2008 at 02:26:03 AM
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Guess you haven't heard about www.newegg.ca

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mrmeth   11-22-2008 at 02:37:43 AM
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Zenmaster he cant order from new he has to do something like tigerdirect.ca

------------------------------ Antec1050B 500watt SPPSU M2N-E N570
X4800+(@2.71)
8G KVR 800 Evga9800GTX+
LG GSAH62L SATA DL LS 18/18,Pioneer DVR 216D
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mrmeth   11-22-2008 at 02:38:28 AM
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Just check the link .. when did this happen ?

------------------------------ Antec1050B 500watt SPPSU M2N-E N570
X4800+(@2.71)
8G KVR 800 Evga9800GTX+
LG GSAH62L SATA DL LS 18/18,Pioneer DVR 216D
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huron   11-22-2008 at 03:13:26 AM
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newegg Canada opened a month or so ago.

Good for our friends to the north.

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Shadow703793   11-22-2008 at 03:20:03 AM
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^+1.

But seriously though, you Canadians still overpay. Also how about the gas prices there? During summer when I was in Canadia it was $1.25/L (~$4/Gal).

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dagger   11-22-2008 at 03:21:06 AM
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Shadow703793 wrote :

^+1.

But seriously though, you Canadians still overpay. Also how about the gas prices there? During summer when I was in Canadia it was $1.25/L (~$4/Gal).



Lol, Americans and their SUVs + cheap gas. :whistle:

I know a guy who went up north, and was caught doing 100 miles per hour because he thought the speed limit was in miles/hr instead of kilometer/hr. :na:


Message edited by dagger on 11-22-2008 at 03:23:59 AM
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amir4pro   11-22-2008 at 03:21:50 AM
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its gone down to $0.80/L

and i dont need an os

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amir4pro   11-22-2008 at 03:27:19 AM
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I'm also wondering if a 4850 is really necessary. I got a 20" Samsung monitor and i don't do too much heavy gaming (nothing near crysis)

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mrmeth   11-22-2008 at 10:48:05 AM
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well you guys got me there is a newegg.ca , the prices are nothing compared to the regular newegg but its another option for us !! :)

------------------------------ Antec1050B 500watt SPPSU M2N-E N570
X4800+(@2.71)
8G KVR 800 Evga9800GTX+
LG GSAH62L SATA DL LS 18/18,Pioneer DVR 216D
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