Hello Computer Learner
I am here to help you with your computer needs. 512 mb of PC3200 DDR is the amount (512) and speed (3200) of RAM. An Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) is an expansion card used to make your computer connect to a broadband or DSL service. 400 ATX is a computer case with a 400 watt power supply and an ATX motherboard design. And 128mb 8xAGP with TV is a graphics card with 128mb of internal memory, an 8x Accelerated Graphics Port, and the ability to hook up analog cables to it. To the point, you mentioned you wanted a good computer under $1000. I'll give you a website to get the items you want. Plus, the website gives you free 2 day shipping on almost all their items.
RAM
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80092-8
CPU
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80648
CD-RW
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=173428
Case
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=141206
Floppy
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=111002
Hard Drive
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101318-315006-1
Mouse & Kboard
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=211199
Monitor
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=239029
Motherboard
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=240136
Video Card for Gaming
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=320765
Sound Card (Optional)
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=360223
Speakers
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=360055
I have done my best to add the items that are not too expensive yet do not sacrifice performace. I don't know if these are more or less than $1000. If I were to guess, I would say they are less. The parts above are what you need for a GOOD gaming computer. I hope this helps.
I am intending to buy a new desktop computer in the upcoming future. Could you please list suggestions on what computer i should get for school, games, and for listening to music on? I wish to have microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, windows media, cd burner, dvd rom, and preferably a floppy disk drive. What computer are there i can get for under $1000?
I was looking on a store flyer and it mentioned 512 MB PC3200 DDR, what does that mean?
What is a Ethernet NIC, 400 ATX Medium Tower, and 128MB 8XAGP w/ TV?
Thank YOU

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