Grampy on 31 May 2008
tabsina said:
Haha, I'm from melbourne.. yeap, we've heard of cholesterol.. probably why we don't have awesome things like IHOP Anywho, my original plan was to build it from scratch, but after reading through your post, I feel it may by much easier for me to just 'pimp' out an already built up system, given my lack of experience in that it'll be the first computer i put together/touchup myself.. that said, i think if given all the parts, i'd be able to peice it all together and make it work... So while i don't mind starting from scratch, i think it'd be more convinient to add things to an already made base |
Usually more convenient and cheaper. It's a good way to start. Putting in memory and a video card is dead easy. Just take static precautions of course. It being a lot colder down there this time of year than here.Putting in the power supply is usually no problem. They're supposed to all be interchangeable but I have seen exceptions. It's a good idea to measure the one you are replacing and make sure the new one will fit. I'm not sure but I guess your power supplies are different because of the mains, or are you 220, which is usually a switch setting. I think that's right although I don't remember for sure. Also, if you're very lucky you'll get power supplies where you can switch the harness without unhooking everything.Since all other choices can be affected by the basic box you choose. Take a look around locally and see if you can find a good basic unit on sale. Then we'll know how many memory slots we have. The size of the power supply (sometimes you get lucky and it's big enough ... but not often. Just drop me a message when you have one and I'll help you pimp it up a little.
