08-03-2003, 09:47 PM
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need advice on building new comp
ok. so i'm trying to help a buddy of mine at church by getting him a computer (he lives in the projects and doesn't even have a phone at home). but he's really artistic and want to get him into digital media. i probably won't get him a new rig until he's got some basics down.
so i just need a rig that'll run: photoshop, illustrator, etc. just a computer he can use to develop skills. should i get any kind of special video card? i'm trying to keep this as cheap as possible. TIA! |
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08-04-2003, 03:38 PM
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Just grab one of the dell deals. Cheapest solution I can think of.
Monitors are expensive for nice ones. Get mid grade card or buy a nice one later. -jel  |
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08-04-2003, 04:24 PM
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Admiral
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64 MB video card for good measure, although a 32 won't be terrible. Dude, get 'em a Dell!
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08-04-2003, 05:48 PM
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Admiral
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yum...800 mhz front side bus. i think i might take it. hehe. j/k.
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08-04-2003, 09:16 PM
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What's Da Pho*?
 
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I'm fourth on the Dell Dimension 4600 with P4C 2.4Ghz. I would add the 128MB GF FX5200 video card for extra $15.
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08-04-2003, 09:22 PM
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I'll also go with deal. Just look around in the Dell computers section and you'll find the right one.
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08-05-2003, 03:09 AM
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Since he's an artist you might want to consider getting him something like a Wacom tablet.
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