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June 4th, 2004, 04:40 PM
Drent

Is this where I need to go?

Hi, I was looking to build/modify a computer over the summer, a friend told me AMD 64 bit processors were good, even for non-64Bit apps, is this true? If so does anyone know where to get a Barebones cases like the ASUS Terminator T2 which takes AMD's 64 Bit processors/motherboards.. any help would be greatly appreciated
June 4th, 2004, 05:03 PM
jaeger

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Originally Posted by Drent

Hi, I was looking to build/modify a computer over the summer, a friend told me AMD 64 bit processors were good, even for non-64Bit apps, is this true? If so does anyone know where to get a Barebones cases like the ASUS Terminator T2 which takes AMD's 64 Bit processors/motherboards.. any help would be greatly appreciated

A64 compatible motherboards are ATX compatible. As long as the motherboard and case are both ATX, you will have no problem installing.
June 4th, 2004, 05:07 PM
Drent

Thanks,
So..... ummmmm does this come with a Motherboard in it? :S I assume it does.... Plus what do you usually get in Barebone systems?
June 4th, 2004, 05:26 PM
jaeger

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Originally Posted by Drent

Thanks,
So..... ummmmm does this come with a Motherboard in it? :S I assume it does.... Plus what do you usually get in Barebone systems?

I never have and never will buy a barebone system, so I can't really help you with that. I just find individual components I like.

The Asus Terminator is an Intel board, so no, it isn't compatible with A64.

Look through www.newegg.com for components you like.
June 5th, 2004, 07:51 AM
Drent

thanks... ummm just to make sure I fully understand you, if I bought a Terminator and a A64 board, could I take the Intel board out and replace it with the AMD one but I'd just have a random Motherboard lying around, right? (y)/(n)......
June 5th, 2004, 08:00 AM
TripleRLtd

Yes, and now you're not talking about a "Barebones" system any longer. Those should be bought if what is included is EXACTLY what you want: case/mb/cpu/HSF/ram is the usual minimum combo.
Best bet: do what jaeger advices and get each individual part that you want and build your own custom system.
June 5th, 2004, 08:06 AM
Drent

Im gonna be a pain now!! :D any idea where i can get a case of same design as the Terminator for Cheap with now MB in it? :S :) sowwwy
June 5th, 2004, 08:13 AM
TripleRLtd

Tried a search on Google, or jaeger's link to newegg? Listen, you give it a shot, and if you can't find one, get back and we'll have a go. What country are you in?
June 5th, 2004, 08:25 AM
Drent

ill give it a try, UK, thanks
June 5th, 2004, 08:28 AM
TripleRLtd

Ah, freddy is in the house at the moment, so PM him. Many members here are from the UK including our Super Mod. Seems many of them have been too busy lately to check in though, and esp on a weekend.
June 5th, 2004, 08:29 AM
TripleRLtd

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Originally Posted by Drent

ill give it a try, UK, thanks

Hang on , I just PM"S freddy.
June 5th, 2004, 08:32 AM
Drent

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Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

Hang on , I just PM"S freddy.

Freddy?... U gonna do it? ahh my head!!!!
June 5th, 2004, 08:39 AM
freddy

hello , just having my dinner ,,,,,and ghosting.

ok ,,amd64 ,,,,terminator/barebones (in the UK) ,,,try http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Products.asp?CatID=40&Category=Systems&ThumbNails= No&FilterCategories=126&FilterManufacturers=&Filte rMinPrice=&FilterMaxPrice=&FilterKeywords==

this is www.scan.co.uk based in bolton,

back to ghosting

see u later
June 5th, 2004, 08:44 AM
Drent

thankeeee
June 5th, 2004, 08:54 AM
freddy

ps , if u go to that site , (scan) and look at "today only" (sat/sun) the Soltek Qbic EQ3801A Aluminium unit, nForce3 250Gb (AMD 64/IDE133/SATA) Inc Heatsink is on offer for £200 inc vat.

have a nice day ,,,

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