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post #1 of 6
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hey OCN,

as you can see from my info on the left, i'm pretty new here; all my posts usually relate to asking someone for help. so i've decided to do it once more (hopefully the last) and ask,

Where do I go on this forum to learn?

What I mean by learning is, is there thread(s) that teach the noob how to know which mobo is compatible with which processor and which processor is better than which in terms of specs and stuff liek that. basically, is there a thread that completely breaks down computer lingo and can teach a noob how to be more technology savy?

I tried looking thru the threads for any tutorials or anything like that but couldnt find any. either there arent any or im just not looking in the right place. or is this where google comes in and i just spend a couple hours everday serachin up things to read?

any help appreciated =]
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post #2 of 6

I'm not sure, but you're certainly free to ask questions in order to learn that which you don't know.  Although, we aren't allowed to ask questions in the New Members forum.  By that, I think they mean questions like you're looking to get answered.  I'm assuming the question you just asked would be (and should be) allowed in here even though they say the New Members forum doesn't allow questions.

    
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post #3 of 6
Mate asking questions is the best way to learn and you've definitely come to the right place to do that. welcome wave2.gif
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post #4 of 6
Welcome to OCN! There's a bunch of General boards in each category where you could general questions about computers and components. The best way to learn is to lurk and ask! In every board are usually stickies with FAQs and whatnot; starting there would be a good idea smile.gif enjoy your stay!
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Welcome to OCN! cheers.gif
     
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post #6 of 6
Thread Starter 
thanks everyone!

its always nice to be showered with welcomes by strangers.

as per everyones suggestions, i will spend more time lurking around the boards and takin it one step at a time.

hope to see you all around the boards!

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Hard DriveOSPowerCase
Seagate Barracuda 7200 Windows 7 64-bit Antec 500w Bronze 80 Antec Sonata III Black ATX 16IN 
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Tt eSPORTS by Thermaltake MO-BLK002dt Steel Series CoolerMaster SickleFlow120 Case Fan Blue LED CoolerMaster SickleFlow120 Case Fan Blue LED 
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