Re: new computer buying
- From: "Sunshine" <sunshine@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 15:49:10 -0500
email me with those and let me take a look
----- Original Message -----
From: <ptusing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: new computer buying
> HI,
> Normally, I wouldn't answer this. But I have known people who have had
> computers built with the parts they selected.
> The first time I did this, the references I got per the shop building the
> computer were faulty and I had problems the first year which oncesolved
> left me with an awesome computer which works still 7 years later.
> I would send any one writing me off list the parts I bought last March
and
> was really fortunate to find a computer buiilder who wouls stand behind
> the computer--a very good idea for sure.
> Another friend had the wrong builder and had bad luck.
> You need to really know the person building the computer and there is
> one person on this list whom I can recommend who is honest and
> dependable--also done off list.
> I saved moeny and got what I really wanted but I also had to buy the
parts
> and havethem shipped to t he builder and be on his schedule.
> Hope this helps.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "harry bates" <hdbates@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:04 PM
> Subject: Re: new computer buying
>
>
> > If possible, I recommend you have a custom made computer with the
hardware
> > parts and software programs you desire.
> > Purchase extra RAM, no matter what computer you get.
> > I would recommend at least 1GB of RAM if you can get it.
> > I would also recommend a windows xp home edition of the operating
system.
> > Personally, I use the Audigy2 or Platinum audio card with the Ge force
> video
> > card.
> > I sympathize with you, since I was in your position a year ago. I am
glad
> I
> > went to getting a customized computer, which is just fine to get
provided
> > you live very near the company or person who builds it for you. In that
> > case if there are any problems, you can just take it back to them for
> repair
> > or neededd hardware and software.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jean Menzies" <jemenzies@xxxxxxx>
> > To: "JFW list" <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:16 PM
> > Subject: new computer buying
> >
> >
> > > Okay. First I am not a techie, and a lot of the numbers on hardware
and
> > > memory don't mean much to me.
> > >
> > > As I said, we're buying a new computer and I need a bit of advice in
> terms
> > > of making sure what we pick is compatible and won't be a problem for
> Jaws.
> > >
> > > I kind of know the power specs we need, so I won't bother the list
with
> > > asking for what to buy in that regard. But when we look at memory for
> > > example, I know DDR is okay, but what is DDR2 and is it still okay
with
> > > Jaws?
> > >
> > > So far we've been experimenting with Del configurations online. What
> > about
> > > video cards? Are there any to stay away from? The only brand I know
is
> > > Invidia, and it doesn't seem to pop up as a choice on the Del site. I
> > know
> > > years back picking the right video card was crucial, and I'm just
asking
> > to
> > > avoid a problem for Jaws.
> > >
> > > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Jean
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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