[access-uk] Re: ADVICE ON THIS PC

Hi Steve,

Some graphics cards have only 32 mb of memory allocated, and some have
it on a sliding scale which is optional by the user.  However, in some
cases, I have found it cheaper to upgrade the memory when buying a new
computer than to go and put in a graphics card, as quite a few of the
cards readily available these days are quite high end cards, which cost
a lot of money.=20

I would go for as much memory as you can reasonably afford.

Andrew.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt
> Sent: 26 June 2004 20:36
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ADVICE ON THIS PC
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> Hi Richard,
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> The only thing that bothers me about that PC, although it is=20
> excellent=3D20
> value for money, is the integrated graphics.  Graphics cards=20
> that are=3D20
> integrated share the main memory, so you don't in fact, have=20
> 250MB of=3D20
> usable memory, but 192 MB, because the graphics will eat 64MB of =
that=3D
>  memory.
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> OK, so she may not have any problems at all, but if she is=20
> using JFW, it is=3D
> =3D20
> a bit of a hog where memory is concerned.
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> Having said all this, you could always throw another memory=20
> stick into it,=3D
> =3D20
> as it is very cheap nowadays.
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> All the best
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> At 17:23 26/06/2004, Richard Godfrey spake these words of wisdom
>  >Thanks Carol, Yes the price was right!
>  >
>  >Richard Godfrey
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>  >-----Original Message-----
>  >From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
>  >Of carol pearson
>  >Sent: 26 June 2004 13:05
>  >To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>  >Subject: [access-uk] Re: ADVICE ON THIS PC
>  >
>  >
>  >I have the AC97 sound card (integrated).  It's OK, but=20
> there is a little
>  >crackling when using JAWS and I wouldn't use it for serious=20
> editing stuff;
>  >but it's OK for everyday use.
>  >
>  >Are you sure that price is right?
>  >
>  >If so, order a couple while you can!  <SMILE>
>  >
>  >
>  >--
>  >Carol
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >----- Original Message -----
>  >From: "Richard Godfrey" <Richard.Godfrey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>  >To: "Access-Uk@Freelists. Org" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>  >Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 8:29 AM
>  >Subject: [access-uk] ADVICE ON THIS PC
>  >
>  >
>  >> A friend has asked me to get her a new PC, and I've found=20
> the following
>  >from
>  >> Comet at =3DA3270.  Looks a good deal to me, and I'm just=20
> wondering if=3D
>  anyone
>  >> could tell me if I'm likely to have any probs with the=20
> sound or graphics
>  >> with this spec.  Thanks for any help.
>  >>
>  >> "Comet - PC base units - HEWLETTPACKARD - Entry level pc base unit
>  >>
>  >> HEWLETT PACKARD
>  >> A409/A509
>  >> Entry level pc base unit
>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >> =3DA3270.00
>  >> Product Information
>  >> Brand
>  >>
>  >> HEWLETT PACKARD
>  >>
>  >> Type of processor
>  >>
>  >> Intel Celeron
>  >>
>  >> Processor speed
>  >>
>  >> 2.6 GHz
>  >>
>  >> The model of the processor,
>  >> Memory RAM
>  >>
>  >> 256 Mb
>  >>
>  >> random access memory. the main memory in the PC. the=20
> larger the amount=3D
>  of
>  >> RAM, the greater the number of files that can be used at=20
> any one time on
>  >the
>  >> PC.
>  >> However, this does depend on the type of RAM.
>  >> Hard disk drive
>  >>
>  >> 40 GB
>  >>
>  >> this is where all the permanent data is stored on the PC
>  >> Drives
>  >>
>  >> DVD/CDRW
>  >>
>  >> What type of drives does the Desktop have
>  >> Drive speeds
>  >>
>  >> 48x16x
>  >>
>  >> What speed does the drive read/record at Write x ReWrite x Read x
>  >> Floppy disk drive
>  >>
>  >> Yes
>  >>
>  >> allows use of 3.5" floppy disks for saving data and data retrieval
>  >> Graphics
>  >>
>  >> Integratedup to 64Mb
>  >>
>  >> The video card allows you to play games and edit pictures=20
> the higher the
>  >> spec of the graphics card the better quality pictures
>  >> Shared graphics
>  >>
>  >> 64 Mb
>  >>
>  >> The graphics card determines the quality of the image on=20
> the monitor.=3D
>  The
>  >> more powerful the graphics card the better the image.
>  >> TVout
>  >>
>  >> No
>  >>
>  >> Sound card
>  >>
>  >> AC97integrated
>  >>
>  >> The quality of the sound generated by the PC will depend=20
> on how powerful
>  >the
>  >> sound card is and the quality of the speakers.
>  >> Speakers
>  >>
>  >> No
>  >>
>  >> Modem
>  >>
>  >> V92-ready
>  >>
>  >> Enables communication with others via the telephone line.=20
> A modem is=3D
>  used
>  >> for the internet, e-mail, video-conferencing and faxing.
>  >> Ethernet
>  >>
>  >> Yes
>  >>
>  >> provides networking functionality
>  >> Keyboard
>  >>
>  >> Yes
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >> Mouse
>  >>
>  >> Yes
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >> Operating system
>  >>
>  >> Windows XP Home Edition
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >> Firewire
>  >>
>  >> Yes
>  >>
>  >> High speed data transfer link for digital video and other=20
> media. Ideal=3D
>  for
>  >> quickly downloading video images from camcorder to PC.
>  >> USB port(s)
>  >>
>  >> 6
>  >>
>  >> Parallel port - for use with parallel port devices, USB=20
> port - for use
>  >with
>  >> USB port devices, USB connectors are for connecting=20
> peripherals to PCs
>  >> simply
>  >> Parallel port(s)
>  >>
>  >> 1
>  >>
>  >> For connecting devices such as printers and scanners
>  >> Serial port(s)
>  >>
>  >> 1
>  >>
>  >> For connecting devices such as organisers and external modems
>  >> Other Features
>  >>
>  >> Microsoft Works Suite 2004
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >>
>  >> MS Works 7.0
>  >>
>  >> the most up to date software
>  >>
>  >> MS Picture It!
>  >>
>  >> Easily enhance and improve all your photos and images.
>  >>
>  >> Internet Explorer 6
>  >>
>  >> software included
>  >>
>  >> Outlook Express
>  >>
>  >> software included
>  >>
>  >> Microsoft Autoroute 2004
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >>
>  >> Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2004
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >>
>  >> Microsoft Money Standard 2004
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >>
>  >> Sonic RecordNow CD/DVD 6
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >>
>  >> Microsoft MovieMaker 2
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >>
>  >> HP Image Zone
>  >>
>  >> software
>  >>
>  >> 3 PCI - 2 (PCI Free) PC Card slots
>  >>
>  >> extra slots
>  >>
>  >> MS Word 2002
>  >>
>  >> The Worlds most popular word processing software. Great=20
> for producing
>  >> professional school, college or office documents.
>  >>
>  >> Intervideo Win DVD
>  >>
>  >> software included
>  >>
>  >> ArcSoft ShowBiz
>  >>
>  >> software included
>  >> table end
>  >>
>  >> Sent to friend
>  >> Printer Friendly Page
>  >> Add to basket
>  >>
>  >> Please note not all products are on display in all stores.
>  >>
>  >> The store price shown in Comet's national price and may=20
> be lower in some
>  >> stores.
>  >>
>  >> A409uk & 17" crt monitor
>  >>
>  >> A409uk & 17" crt monitor
>  >>
>  >> =3DA3399.00
>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >>
>  >> More Info
>  >>
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>  >>
>  >> Add to basket
>  >>
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>  >> Hp a409uk & 15" tft
>  >>
>  >> Hp a409uk & 15" tft
>  >>
>  >> =3DA3549.99
>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >>
>  >> More Info
>  >>
>  >> more info
>  >>
>  >> Add to basket
>  >>
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>  >> Hp a409uk + 17" tft
>  >>
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>  >>
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>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >>
>  >> More Info
>  >>
>  >> more info
>  >>
>  >> Add to basket
>  >>
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>  >>
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>  >>
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>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >> Free basic delivery
>  >>
>  >> More Info
>  >>
>  >> more info
>  >>
>  >> Add to basket
>  >> Richard Godfrey
>  >> Telephone: +44 (0) 1656-657516
>  >> Office 01656-643146
>  >> Can't get through?  try mobile 07791-452593
>  >>
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