Re: jaws/new computer

  • From: "Nicki Keck" <favorite.blend@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:56:20 -0400

Just remember, though, ATI cards are good, but if you get the new ones, 
before you install JAWS, I would urge you to go in and disable the start-up 
application for it or JAWS will not work one little bit.  Trust me, I know 
this from very recent firsthand experience.  Also, if you use any type of 
magnification turn off the secondary driver as well because most don't 
support second monitors anyway, I mean the magnification products.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <bill.cam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: jaws/new computer


> hmm both choices are usulally good choices.
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> try getting a A T I video card if possible and preferrable one with no t v 
> out.
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> other cards will work but with A T I being the biggest manufacture more
> bugs will be resolved with it for that reason.
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> [ t v out can be disabled if it causes a issue with jfw. ]
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> now if your switching from 98 to xp be aware xp is not as fast.
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> xp by it self is much more stable, unfortunately where still putting on
> apts that can easily cause one to crash so its not a perfect beast.
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> in addition you need more umph for an x p system.
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> so the real question is do you have the c p u to run it and memory
> requirements.
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> janice was right on about the memory requirement.
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> if you decide to build it your self
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> be aware that being able to put onit what you want also means you need to
> have the knowledge to no what is out their.
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> for instance suppose you decide to build, what case should you get?
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> determining factors, include power supply,
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> internal harde drive space, external bayh space.
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> not to mention factors like cooling, noise, and the ability to access 
> ports
> and sound card from the front of the case.
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> by the way my experience with home built systems has been very good due in
> part to the fact i start with hi quality components.
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> usually around 400 watts for the power supply, and think most store built
> systems have closer to 300 watts.
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> the 400 watter gives me an extra margin of reserve power and also allows 
> me
> to add stuff to my systems.
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> store bought systems often have issues if you start adding extra stuff to 
> a
> power supply that is only adequate.
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> realize both avenues are good ones depending on your needs.
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> home built systems are not any cheaper any more but can offer a upgrade
> down the road for less money.
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> for instance just pulled my mother board out of my mini tower and stuck in
> a 3 gig A M d withone gig of memory for 400 dollars.
> the memory was 169, processor 115, mother board 100 dollars.
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> this type of swap is not possible with most store bought systems, they 
> have
> moved to custom mother boards to make this type of upgrade impossible.
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