Re: Video Card Compatibility
- From: Will Cummings <will.cummings@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:46:52 -0400
Hi all,
This is the type of discussion I was hoping for. Basically, has anyone had
any experience with NVIDIA cards and whether there are compatibility issues
with JFW? Are there recommended and not recommended brands of cards?
Thanks again for all the help so far.
Will
On 12 August 2010 10:52, Farfar Carlson <dgcarlson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Adrian,
>
> "
> In short, Dave and Will, this list might be a better source of information
> for answers to this vexing [video card compatibility] question."
>
> Yes, as long as one can separate the wheat from the chaff.
>
> Shame on FS for giving out bad info. They, if anyone, should know their
> product and its issues with hardware. Shame, I say!
>
> Dave
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Adrian Spratt <Adrian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 12, 2010 06:44
> *Subject:* Video Card Compatibility
>
> I've changed the subject line because I'm addressing a specific part of the
> "buying a new system" thread.
>
> Sorry to be late on this one, but the last time I purchased a laptop, I
> contacted FS about sound and video card compatibility. They wouldn't
> volunteer brand names and types. When I told them the particular video card
> that came by default with the laptop that interested me, they assured me it
> would work fine with JAWS. It didn't, and I had to obtain a replacement soon
> after my purchase.
>
> In short, Dave and Will, this list might be a better source of information
> for answers to this vexing question.
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *Farfar Carlson
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 10, 2010 1:07 PM
> *To:* jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* Re: Buying a new system
>
> Will,
>
> w/r sound card and video card compatibility, that's a much better question
> directed to Freedom Scientific. They should know, if anyone does.
>
> Go for dual core processors. Frankly given what you described I'd recommend
> a desktop. Get two hard drives, identical size,at least 1Tb and
> server-class for reliability. Have one drive be a mirror of the other so
> that you are always backing up everything you do.
>
> Windows 7 Pro, and you might as well start working in 64-bit mode.
>
> The biggest cause of failure in a PC is heat. That's why laptops often have
> a shorter life -- it's hard to get all that heat out. Get a desktop with
> large, slow-moving cooling fans and a dedicated fan for the processor, and
> at least 50% more power supply than needed. All these will help immensely to
> get the heat out of the cabinet.
>
> All these fans and extra power capacity will likely add ~$200 to your
> budget. 1Tb drives in server class are around $180 each. Expect to spend
> ~1800 or up depending on any DVD burners (also a good idea for data backup)
> and other peripherals.
>
> Dave
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Will Cummings <will.cummings@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 10, 2010 09:52
> *Subject:* Re: Buying a new system
>
> Hi Joseph,
>
> Thanks for your speedy replies. In the past I've heard people talk about
> JFW not liking certain video and sound cards. Is this an issue anymore?
>
> Will
>
> On 10 August 2010 12:35, Joseph Lee <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> If you are looking for a laptop, try ones from companies such as HP,
>> toshiba, Gateway and so on. In my view, I would say a modest processor
>> (around 2 to 2.4 GHz), a modest RAM (around 2 to 4 GB) and a good sized hard
>> drive size (around 250 to 400 GB) and so forth. As for operating system, try
>> Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional. As for choice between 32-bit or
>> 64-bit, it is really up to you.
>> Hope this helps.
>> Cheers,
>> Joseph S. Lee
>> University of California, Riverside (sent from my HP iPAQ Glisten)
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Will Cummings <will.cummings@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:57 AM
>> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: Re: Buying a new system
>>
>> Hey Joseph,
>>
>> Haha...good point. I'm primarily looking at laptops, though if there's a
>> better option in desktops, I wouldn't rule that out either.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Will
>>
>> On 10 August 2010 11:33, Joseph Lee <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Will,
>> >
>> > What type of computer are you looking for – a desktop, netbook, a
>> laptop,
>> > etc.? If we do know your preferences, then others will be able to find
>> some
>> > useful configuration for you.
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> >
>> > Joseph
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *From:* jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
>> > Behalf Of *Will Cummings
>> > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:28 AM
>> > *To:* jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > *Subject:* Buying a new system
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi All,
>> >
>> > I'm looking for advice with buying a new computer system, specifically
>> on
>> > hardware compatibility and adaptive software.
>> >
>> > I'm a student with low vision, and tend to use JFW and Zoomtext in
>> tandem,
>> > often with Kurzweil 1000 running as well. I'm starting my Master's
>> degree
>> > this fall, and need a system that can run the adaptive software
>> > simultaneously, as well as a few open browser windows and probably 2 or
>> more
>> > open pdf files as well (my work is very research-intensive). In the
>> past
>> > I've had problems that seemed to indicate that my computer had issues
>> with
>> > all the various open windows that were running, and so I'm looking for
>> any
>> > advice on hardware to avoid, minimum specs or suggested hardware
>> > configurations that could handle the kind of work I'll be doing.
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance,
>> >
>> > Will Cummings
>> >
>>
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