[access-uk] Re: ADVICE ON THIS PC
- From: "Andrew Hodgson" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 17:47:30 +0100
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
>=20
> Hi Richard,
>=20
> 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.
>=20
> 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.
>=20
> Having said all this, you could always throw another memory=20
> stick into it,=3D
> =3D20
> as it is very cheap nowadays.
>=20
> All the best
>=20
> At 17:23 26/06/2004, Richard Godfrey spake these words of wisdom
> >Thanks Carol, Yes the price was right!
> >
> >Richard Godfrey
> >Telephone: +44 (0) 1656-657516
> >Office 01656-643146
> >Can't get through? try mobile 07791-452593
> >
> >
> >
> >-----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
> >>
> >> more info
> >>
> >> Add to basket
> >>
> >> add to basket
> >> Hp a409uk & 15" tft
> >>
> >> Hp a409uk & 15" tft
> >>
> >> =3DA3549.99
> >> Free basic delivery
> >> Free basic delivery
> >>
> >> More Info
> >>
> >> more info
> >>
> >> Add to basket
> >>
> >> add to basket
> >> Hp a409uk + 17" tft
> >>
> >> Hp a409uk + 17" tft
> >>
> >> =3DA3639.00
> >> Free basic delivery
> >> Free basic delivery
> >>
> >> More Info
> >>
> >> more info
> >>
> >> Add to basket
> >>
> >> add to basket
> >> A409 & 19" tft
> >>
> >> A409 & 19" tft
> >>
> >> =3DA3719.99
> >> 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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