RE: jaws/new computer
- From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:34:36 -0400
Rhonda,
The modem being integrated onto the motherboard is a pretty common
design, and as you've found out, they're not repairable generally when
something goes wrong, you have to switch over to a modem card then.
Chip
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> [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rhonda Selby
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 2:35 PM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: jaws/new computer
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> I have an E-machine, which doesn't allow for much upgrading.=20
> They told me when the modem burned out on the last one that=20
> they would just give me anew one, because all the components=20
> are soldered to the board so they can't replace them. I=20
> didn't choose this machine, it was chosen for me by the=20
> Commission for the Blind for its price, not its quality. It=20
> has served me well, for the most part, but I'll be SOL if=20
> something major goes wrong with it because the warranty has=20
> now run out. Also, the store sold it to the Commission with=20
> only 128 Megs of RAM. I asked for more. Now it has 256 and=20
> runs pretty good, though I know it could use more still.
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> Rhonda
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> From: "Bill" <bill.cam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 10:19 PM
> Subject: Re: jaws/new computer
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> hmm both choices are usulally good choices.
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> try getting a A T I video card if possible and preferrable=20
> one with no t v out.
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> other cards will work but with A T I being the biggest=20
> 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=20
> 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=20
> 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=20
> 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=20
> 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=20
> store built
> systems have closer to 300 watts.
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> the 400 watter gives me an extra margin of reserve power and=20
> also allows me
> to add stuff to my systems.
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> store bought systems often have issues if you start adding=20
> 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=20
> a upgrade
> down the road for less money.
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> for instance just pulled my mother board out of my mini tower=20
> 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=20
> systems, they have
> moved to custom mother boards to make this type of upgrade impossible.
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> bill
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