Forum/faq/General/Newbie Lounge

Introduction

Firstly, welcome one and welcome all to the Newbie lounge of Overclockers Australia.

You may post in any forum on OCAU, but if your just starting to learn the ins and outs of computing then this is a great place to start asking questions. If your an experienced user and have a question your a little embarrassed to ask in a specific forum then feel free to ask here Its a no-flame zone. If someone is having a go at you feel free to report the post and we will sort it out ASAP.

Ok now down to business....

The search function is your friend. Remember many a newbie have been through these forums, there is a good chance your question has already been asked and solved. That means a quicker reply for you You'll find that button at the top right of every single page in the forums.

If you're looking for advice on what computer hardware or software you should buy or where you can buy them from, then please use the What / Where Should I Buy forum. Offending threads will be closed.

If you came here to be able to buy and/or sell goods, you must be a member for more than 90 days to gain access to the trading forums. More info here.

Here are some threads covering the most frequently asked questions :