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gekko · 05-12-2002, 07:05 PM

I would get 5.1 speakers, but I really have no place for 5 speakers. As for the front panel, I don't really need it. I doubt I'd ever touch it if i got it.

And that's another problem with Windows. DVD drives need to be compatiable with the video card, and the DVD player software. Fun huh? But I will never watch DVD movies from it. I got two stand-alone DVD players, and 3 working ones on my computers as it is. I just want the DVD drive so it can read DVD discs.

Linux won't be my main OS. Mac OS X is my main OS. I just like messing around in Linux, it's fun. And Windows XP Pro is a little more advanced when it comes to networking and stuff.

My PC will be networked. And even so, USB connection? Ick! Networking is much more universal, and without an ethernet port you can't do LAN parties or anything either. I have all my computers networked together, it's half the fun. Multiplayer Halo? ROFL! Playing your friend on UT when he's sitting right behind you is how FPS should be played. With the new computer, I'll play on one, my friend on one, and then have the 3rd host it.

Me getting silver.

As for HDs, you gotta remember this thing won't be my main computer. It won't be holding a billion MP3s, it won't have a lot of stores images and files on it, and it won't have tons of applications installed on it. I got my Mac for all that stuff. I'm basically getting a new PC for games, and that's about it. And for some strange reason, I don't suspect I'll be using 60GB worth of games any day soon. And if I do, I'll buy another drive.

I do appreciate the opinions though.

Since the post, a few things have changed:

Dropping the GF4 Ti 4600 for the 4400, saving $95. Gonna upgrade to the new Direct X 9 cards this fall, so I'm stepping it down for now to save money. Also dropping the zip drive for a fast CD-RW. Since my old one in my old comp was only 8x write, I think I'll just leave that computer assembled as is, and then go ahead and have 3 desktops working at all times. Allows my mom to do her crap when I'm playing games, or just running multiple machines at once.

05-12-2002, 07:05 PM	#3
gekko Knight gekko is offline Now Playing: Posts: 3,890	I would get 5.1 speakers, but I really have no place for 5 speakers. As for the front panel, I don't really need it. I doubt I'd ever touch it if i got it. And that's another problem with Windows. DVD drives need to be compatiable with the video card, and the DVD player software. Fun huh? But I will never watch DVD movies from it. I got two stand-alone DVD players, and 3 working ones on my computers as it is. I just want the DVD drive so it can read DVD discs. Linux won't be my main OS. Mac OS X is my main OS. I just like messing around in Linux, it's fun. And Windows XP Pro is a little more advanced when it comes to networking and stuff. My PC will be networked. And even so, USB connection? Ick! Networking is much more universal, and without an ethernet port you can't do LAN parties or anything either. I have all my computers networked together, it's half the fun. Multiplayer Halo? ROFL! Playing your friend on UT when he's sitting right behind you is how FPS should be played. With the new computer, I'll play on one, my friend on one, and then have the 3rd host it. Me getting silver. As for HDs, you gotta remember this thing won't be my main computer. It won't be holding a billion MP3s, it won't have a lot of stores images and files on it, and it won't have tons of applications installed on it. I got my Mac for all that stuff. I'm basically getting a new PC for games, and that's about it. And for some strange reason, I don't suspect I'll be using 60GB worth of games any day soon. And if I do, I'll buy another drive. I do appreciate the opinions though. Since the post, a few things have changed: Dropping the GF4 Ti 4600 for the 4400, saving $95. Gonna upgrade to the new Direct X 9 cards this fall, so I'm stepping it down for now to save money. Also dropping the zip drive for a fast CD-RW. Since my old one in my old comp was only 8x write, I think I'll just leave that computer assembled as is, and then go ahead and have 3 desktops working at all times. Allows my mom to do her crap when I'm playing games, or just running multiple machines at once.