Re: [Bulk] Re: Video Card Compatibility

  • From: "Farfar Carlson" <dgcarlson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:05:29 -0700

Using an Nevada GForce on my DAW and no problems there.

Using the Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family  on my Dell Latitude 
laptop and no problems, there either.

Have had these with JAWS 7, 8, 9, and 11. I refused to have anything to do with 
10.

Dave


Created in the Audio Recording and Mixing Studios, San Jose, California


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Will Cummings 
  To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 14:46
  Subject: [Bulk] Re: Video Card Compatibility


  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 
      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.



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      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 
        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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