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by stickytape
Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: Fallout3 HELP - controls freeze!
Replies: 3
Views: 3881

Fallout3 HELP - controls freeze!

I've just installed FO3 and have found that often during an interval or interaction, and occasionally in menus, the mouse and keyboard controls lock up. Nor does my task manager indicate that the game has stopped responding. After much trawling of the internet, I've found nothing that resolves my si...
by stickytape
Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:10 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: new computer - low budget
Replies: 6
Views: 2852

Re: new computer - low budget

Bloody Hell. I did all day scouting specs, and they could all be found at the one American website? :vom: Sucks being an Aussie gamer. I never thought prospecting a budget computer would be so hard; in the past I could always copy from someone's tactical nuclear Cyber Demon, but nobody ever seems to...
by stickytape
Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:21 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: new computer - low budget
Replies: 6
Views: 2852

Re: new computer - low budget

Yikes... there goes the graphics card. On board graphics it is - It's a tall step up on my budget. So, I'll buy a new 500W PSU - just name the brand. however, I'm still a little uncertain about the RAM aspect: The MB only supports DDR3? Does that have to be a whole stick, or can I combine DDR3 kits?...
by stickytape
Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: new computer - low budget
Replies: 6
Views: 2852

Re: new computer - low budget

CPU - AMD, any. PSU - Codegen 400w. Most likely generic. CASE - generic, originally came with an intel pentium 4, but lots of space. RAM - sorry, forgot to mention; I'm doubling up on the ram unless a better price-vs-quality is found. If i have to buy a 3gb stick, then i will. In terms of gaming: ol...
by stickytape
Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: new computer - low budget
Replies: 6
Views: 2852

new computer - low budget

Hey guys. Looking to build a new computer. Ironically, I can prospect high end computers, but i've no idea how to prospect for a budget, general purpose computer for application and internet (with a dash of GPU cred for ol' times sake) - $300 to $400AUD top budget. below are the specs so far. Please...