[guispeak] Re: buying a new computer
- From: Monte Single <mrsingle@xxxxxxx>
- To: guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:01:45 -0700
Whether you choose AMD or Inter, stay away from the low end ones like the
Celeron cpus. Get a processor with at least 512 meg of level 2 cache in even 1
gig. Same goes for the ram, at least 512 , and 1 gig is better for the extra
fifty bucks it will cost; unless you buy something branded like a Dell and they
really stick it to you for the ram upgrade.
It's ok to use the integrated sound and video; but make sure the mainboard you
buy has enough expansion slots to let you put in your own cards if you do not
like the onboard ones.
"Roderick, Rick (OFB-LV)" wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I am planning to buy a new computer within the next few months. I am trying
> to figure out what I need and what to avoid. Here are a few questions.
>
> 1. How much memory? Some people say that 512 is enough, but would I be
> safer getting 1 meg?
>
> 2. I want good speakers, but I don't want to overdo the bass because I have
> a hearing loss. Any suggestions?
>
> 3. What kind of processor should I get? How does the AMD compare to the
> Pentium series?
>
> 4. When I visited Best Buy, just about everything I saw had integrated
> sound and video. I have heard some people say that I am better off getting
> separate sound and video cards. Others say that integration is the way the
> industry is going. If I go with integration, are there setups that I should
> avoid?
>
> 5. What is the difference between XP Home and XP Media Center. If I go
> with media Center, will this cause any accessibility problems
>
> I am looking at local computer stores, as well as Dell. I have seen Sony,
> Gateway, E-machines, and HP. A local dealer also sells Supra, which is what
> I have now.
>
> I currently use JAWS 6.1, Microsoft Office, the various streaming audio
> players, and braille translation software. I am also planning to get one of
> the OCR programs at some point.
>
> Thanks for any help you can give me.
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