The General Hardware "Mini questions" Thread

hybrid572 · 29 Nov 2010 at 17:30

I just thought I'd put a little thread together for those questions we're not completely sure about but are not sure they'd warrant a thread of their own.

Questions, answers, and general nuggets of wisdom are welcome all around.

Examples:

>How much RAM do I need for gaming?
-4 gigs is fine, go for 6 (3x2GB) if you're using an i7

>Is a 300W value PSU enough for an overclocked Q6600 with 2 470s?
-No, you'll blow up your computer

Go right ahead guys

J.B · 29 Nov 2010 at 17:38

nice idea but what exactly is the problem with people creating new threads? That way the appropriatly skilled member can open it and answer and those who dont know can move on to helping the next person.

QlimaxUK · 29 Nov 2010 at 17:41

2 gigs is fine too

..for an XP user at least

hybrid572 · 29 Nov 2010 at 17:41

No problem at all, just an idea really.

If people would rather post their own threads, this one can and will just die off.

hybrid572 · 29 Nov 2010 at 17:42

QlimaxUK said:
2 gigs is fine too

..for an XP user at least

Not all of us have an OS with minimal footprint

Frozennova · 29 Nov 2010 at 17:44

Im assuming he means an FAQ, however such things become outdated to quick due to the nature of PC hardware

hybrid572 · 29 Nov 2010 at 17:48

frozennova said:
Im assuming he means an FAQ, however such things become outdated to quick due to the nature of PC hardware

Pretty much. The idea is that the small questions- the ones that can be answered pretty much as "yes" or "no"- can be easily replied to and consolidated here. As new questions are constantly being asked or answered, it would be a kind of moving FAQ, and hence stay up to date. Does that make sense?