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Thanks froggyluv. So, in HC, it's more like a RTS? So do you control it down to the fire team size unit, or only the squads?

Ok, I've got a completely foolish question: What exactly is the High Command module? What does it do? I don't have the game yet, but I keep hearing this term thrown around. I tried to google it, but nothing really came up. And as a side note: What's the difference between machinegunner and automatic rifleman?

Ok guys, I've run into a conundrum. I jumped onto ebay to get an idea as to what I'd be paying for some of these parts and I found a few people selling full computers for (relatively) cheap. So now I'm not sure if I should spend more money on building my own or just buy a full system off of someone on ebay. I would only buy from a reputable seller with a high score and that would leave me with more money to spend on a better case and better keyboard/mouse/headset. My girlfriend made an astute observation as well - I'm not the world's most patient person. Also, with how much money I'm going to be making at my new job vs. how much I pay in bills, it would take me a LONG time to save up the money to buy the parts that I'll need to build my own, which would be around $800. Two notes about this: - A lot of the systems I saw had fairly low specs but I thought I saw a few that looked pretty equal to the one I was/am going to build. - I've never used ebay. I know that means I'm living in the stone age, but is it safe to be buying something like this on there? Thanks much guys.

I'm really liking both the Xclio and the Storm Sniper.

Thanks for the advice. I really like the second one you posted a lot.

Thank you. I was just looking for it and I couldn't find it, so I'm glad you posted that link. :)

Thanks a lot! Armaholic has a library of all the references for faces and what-not, correct?

So, this might be a goofy question, but I figure that there's no harm in asking. Is there any way to assign a name onto an AI ally for custom missions? I guess that the best example of what I'm talking about is when in the CoD games (I know it's not popular around here, but for the purposes of what I'm talking about it's the best example) you look at an ally and their name pops up. The reason I want to do this is, if I were to make a few missions, I'd like to give them somewhat of a more cinematic feel and let the player know exactly who they're looking at, beyond just being assigned a number. Additionally, is there any way to script a script into the game. I guess that I could set up triggers so that when certain things happen, something is said by a squad mate, but are there any other ways to set that up?

Ok, thanks. I really appreciate it, you've been a huge help. Here's what I'm looking at as far as internal hardware goes: GIGABYTE GA-MA785G-UD3H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $89.99 $89.99 OR GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $89.99 $89.99 (Obviously I'll make that decision when I decide if I want a tower or a cube case) CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible ... - Retail $189.99 -$60.00 Instant $129.99 AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGIBOX - Retail $195.99 -$6.99 Instant $189.00 Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664AA1067 - Retail $73.99 -$10.00 Instant $63.99 LITE-ON Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model iHDP118-04 - OEM $17.99 $17.99 SAPPHIRE 100269HDMI Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $194.99 $194.99 As far as cases go, here are a few I've been looking at. I appreciate any input that you guys may have. These ones seem to have pretty high marks: XCLIO A380BK Fully Black SECC 1.0mm thickness ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail $129.99 -$40.00 Instant $89.99 Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $139.99 -$40.00 Instant $99.99 The following cases I found on xoxide.com. I don't know how reputable they are as a site, so if anyone has any opinions, please let me know. Modtek Cassini Gaming Case Regular: $54.99 Sale Price: $49.99 - You Save: 9% ($5.00)! Auzentech GMC R-4 Bulldozer Case Regular: $99.99 SI Zodiac Case - Black Regular: $54.99 AeroCool M40 Cube Case - Black Regular: $89.99 Sale Price: $75.99 - You Save: 16% ($14.00)! Apevia X-QPACK Portable 3 Window Case - Silver Regular: $86.99 Sale Price: $79.99 - You Save: 8% ($7.00)! I know that there's a lot there, but I figure it's better to showcase a bunch of them now then to go back and forth and keep trying to find a better one. Ideazon Gaming Pack Regular: $49.99 Anyone know if I should watch out for a pack like that? The benefit for me is that it keeps the price down and it's got the keyboard, mouse, and a headset all-in-one. I don't need top-notch stuff as long as it gets the job done.

Ok, so, basically if I wanted to go with a cube case, I'd just need to find a micro version of that motherboard? Also, does it matter what brand of CD/DVD drive I choose, and what all am I still missing as far as hardware goes. The only thing I can think of is a sound card.

Is there any difference between cube cases and tower-style, beyond aesthetic?

Thanks. I was just looking at newegg.com and I saw a drop down menu with Power Supply on it and I was like "Wait a second....Power Supply...PS in the PSU. Oh, ok, I get it!" Is there a certain kind of power supply that I need to be looking for?

I feel like I'm learning more every time I check back here :p I'm glad to see the motherboard that you recommend is cheaper. Cheaper = getting the game faster, for me. Ok, so this is embarassing but: what is a PSU? Also, I wasn't planning on picking out a case until I started to buy up the internal parts, though earlier I did take a look at some cool cases just for kicks. Would you guys recommend I start to narrow down the cases now, or is it too soon? Again, thank you everyone. I really do feel like I'm learning a bit more each time I come back to this thread. Additional question: What is the difference between DDR2 and DDR3? All my brother can tell me is that DDR3 is new and supposed to be pretty awesome.

EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard - Retail $239.99 XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 $134.99 AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 140W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ965FBGIBOX - Retail $245.00 Crucial 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $112.99 LITE-ON Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model iHDP118-04 - OEM $17.99 Subtotal: $705.96 (This is the subtotal after some rebates that I deleted when I copy and pasted it) Does that seem like it would be a good build for a computer that would be able to handle the game? I tried to take your suggestions and apply them while also trying to keep the system relatively cheap.

Thanks Raver! I'm glad to have a solid break-down of everything I'll need. I'm not sure how great the airflow in our old case is, so I'll have to double-check, but if I'm going to be saving up for $950 worth of internal hard drive, then shelling out an extra $100 for a case that's going to keep it safe would be a wise investment. BTW, I checked out your rig - you've got the hook-up!