So what computer go you guys use.

[Gaerek]

You will never need to work in DOS...ever. Dos isn't supported anymore. DOS, essentially doesn't exist (except for hobbyists, and those that like playing DOS games, and even then, there's DOSBox). DOS hasn't been used by Windows since Windows 98 (might have been in ME...can't remember now) I believe. Installing Windows is a piece of cake. Put the disc in. Let it boot from disc. Follow instructions on the screen. That's it. My 2 year old could accidently install Windows correctly...Basically, if you can do everything ghache has said, you shouldn't have much trouble building a computer and installing an OS. Again, you'll have to do some research, and prep work, but it can be done in an afternoon by just about anyone.

Wow I have been over estimating the difficulty of making computers. I always thought it was like starting from scratch. Like creating lines of code to get the hard drive programmed.

:er:

And this is why some people shouldn't be building their own computers.

I apologize for trying...

I had a comment typed out, but instead, I'll let you think that Windows 7 costs more than a laptop with Windows 7 installed. I'm sure you can do the research needed to find out.

Dear Mr. Gaerek,
Can you please tell me more about this "research" that you speak of? Is it free? Can I have other people do it for me and then transfer it to me and my ownership? How does one go about doing this so-called research? Can you please provide me a series of links to this "research" you mentioned? How long must I wait to utilize whatever is learned from having somebody do the research for me? Please forgive my poor English skills. My native landgwidge is French,and I am what you Americains call a French-Canadian Canuck,etcetera,etcetera. (Damn I wish there was a way to shorten etcetera!) Thank you again Monsieur Gaerek,for your helps with le research!
Adoringly,
Willie

Here ya go!!!

 

[Netskimmer]

Building your own computer isn't very difficult, I've been my own gaming rigs for years. Of coarse the more high performance the computer is going to be, the more difficult the build will be because the tolerances for hardware interaction will be tighter, certain motherboards will work better with a certain type of RAM for example. You would also need to know specifics about the hardware beyond just the brand and model. Two motherboards virtually identical in general respects, RAM slots, integrated audio/video chipsets ect will perform very differently based on their north-bridge chip-sets. Not all RAM modules of the same capacity are created equal, things such as their timing can make a difference in their performance. In a generic system these things are not as important but in a high performance system getting parts that are designed to do the job you're asking of them and that will play well with one another becomes more important. It sounds complicated and it can be but a little research goes a long way.

 

[Raian-san]

Youtube "how to" is your best friend. Just plug wires and hardware in the right places and bam, you have yourself a new computer. Put in a Window installation disc, follow instructions and you'll log into Windows. Click Internet Explorer, type in www.thephotoforum.com, log in, click this thread and reply "It's really simple."

 

[johnh2005]

I have built several computers. The only one I got to boot up the first time I plugged it in was the last one I built. If you do some research on youtube and take the time to read the manuals that come with the hardware you should not have too many problems. The main reason I have had trouble with the first boot up was because at that point in time I knew "just enough to get my self in trouble" I had been repairing computers for years and never had to completely assemble one from scratch. If you go into it KNOWING you do not know what you are doing and take your time you can probably get it to boot up the first time. Honestly most of the stuff will only hook up ONE way. Just make sure you plug stuff where it belongs (read the motherboard manual well) and all should be good. It is cheaper than buying one preassembled. Check out tomshardware.com/us and look at the $500 gaming build they have. Just buy that exact hardware and you will have a pretty damn good computer for about anything you can throw at it.

 

[ghache]

I had a comment typed out, but instead, I'll let you think that Windows 7 costs more than a laptop with Windows 7 installed. I'm sure you can do the research needed to find out.

Dear Mr. Gaerek,
Can you please tell me more about this "research" that you speak of? Is it free? Can I have other people do it for me and then transfer it to me and my ownership? How does one go about doing this so-called research? Can you please provide me a series of links to this "research" you mentioned? How long must I wait to utilize whatever is learned from having somebody do the research for me? Please forgive my poor English skills. My native landgwidge is French,and I am what you Americains call a French-Canadian Canuck,etcetera,etcetera. (Damn I wish there was a way to shorten etcetera!) Thank you again Monsieur Gaerek,for your helps with le research!
Adoringly,
Willie

Pourquoi tu ferme pas ta grande criss de trappe au lieu de dire des stupidités a tout bout de champ criss de gros laid misérable? Achète toi donc un vie parce que la tienne c'est une grosse misaire, sort de ta cave pis va faire bronzer ta grosse bedaine poilue. Ils fait beau dehors.

Did you get that or do you have to go on google translator to have a clue of what i just told you?

 

[Kbarredo]

ha ha owned.

 

[Ballistics]

I would suggest this upgrade...Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg and then overclock. I was just recently doing my own research on this exact subject, and came to this upgrade. If you don't have an aftermarket heatsink, you need to get one.

 

[ghache]

ha ha owned.

its just starting. I am having fun, on the other side, i think i did hit a nerve when i told him he was a fat hairy cave rat. Now he's hating on everyone who is not american that has english for a second/third language.

 

[Gaerek]

ha ha owned.

That's a mature comment!

 

[Derrel]

Gay French-Canadians are so cute when they get angry!!! Keep it up Gayhomme! Keep up the fire! But beware--downloading all that gay porn to your Windoze computer puts you at more of a virus risk than the leather bar trips you make on the weekend...

 

[ghache]

Gay French-Canadians are so cute when they get angry!!! Keep it up Gayhomme! Keep up the fire! But beware--downloading all that gay porn to your Windoze computer puts you at more of a virus risk than the leather bar trips you make on the weekend...

Another useless comment. Im not the one who post half naked picture of my ugly hairy nipples on the internet.

I am married with a beautiful woman btw.

 

[Gaerek]

Why did you guys have to bring your hate to this perfectly serious, legitimate thread, and ruin it?

 

[Ballistics]

I am married with a beautiful woman btw.

Never heard it put like that before.

 

[ghache]

Why did you guys have to bring your hate to this perfectly serious, legitimate thread, and ruin it?

Derrel likes to stirn ****. Never heard of a hot carl? derrel told me about it

 

[o hey tyler]

46gb of Ram
4x 12.4Ghz deca-core processors
a hard drive that fits the contents of the internets
built in horizontal toaster
7.5inch diag monitor with a high resolution 23^9 x 7.1^13 display