[triadtechtalk] Re: New Computer/ Win7 Upgrade
- From: "Bruce Eddy" <beddy1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:26:07 -0400
Hi Brian?.that?s some mighty hi specs you?ve got there? Unless you?re going
into video production to stream to the ?world? it seems a little bit of
overkill to me? Especially in lieu of system deals like this out there
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=5
263757
I?d start with something like that, then add as time and needs and ?cash?
permit? It may not be the screamin demon your $900 machine is, but it?ll
allow you to get beefed up faster and cheaper than that one will too. Unless
you?re going to be doing some of your video editing stuff at the same time
you?re playing a monster game like WoW or some such at the same time, the
specs you lined up are huge-ish?
Not trying to tell you what to do, just trying to save you some dough on
things that might be overkill?
Now I?ll shut up and let you build your dream machine?
Bruce
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Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 6:12 PM
To: triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [triadtechtalk] New Computer/ Win7 Upgrade
All TTT members,
Well, its just like old times when I needed frequent and detailed help, I am
at that point again.
After doing research about Win7, and what I think the basic makeup of a new
computer system should be, I have developed a rough idea of what I think I
need. Instead of of a plain computer system like I have, I intend to up
grade slightly so hopefully the system will last for a number of years. If
it only lasts half as long as my existing one that going on its 11th year I
will consider it a success. I especially want a fast computer and one that
can handle video viewing and edition since my current system has a hard time
just playing on-line videos now.
Since I have only purchased this one computer, and knew absolutely nothing
about computers when it was purchased, I
hope I can make a more informed purchasing decision this time with my
increased computer knowledge and the help from the group. I appreciate the
many TTT members who have owner multiple computers, repaired them, built
systems, and have developed expertise and extraordinary knowledge about what
makes a good computer.
With the groups comments about my plan, hopefully I can avoid any uninformed
choices I would otherwise be apt to make.
Both Howard's and Bruce's are encouraging me the assembling my own system; I
would love to do just that!
I have just developed two lists:
1. A list of items that I think I would like in the new computer system.
2. A list of items I would most likely have to purchase to assemble a system
I have also looked at a few on-line of existing computers to see what the
computer and the price may look like that matched the specs that I think may
offer a strong system.
This is what I think the basic make up of the computer should be:
OS: Win7 Home Premium
System Memory (RAM): DDR3 SDRAM, 6 GB Minimum
Graphics: Nvidia or ATi, , 512MB Minimum, with an HDMI out port (With
multiple video-out ports)
Processor Speed & Type: Quad, 64-bit, 2.6GHz, Core i7 or AMD?s Phenom II X4
Mother board: ??
Hard Drive: SATA, 10,000RPM, 500GB minimum
LAN: 802.11a/b/g/n
PORTS:
PCIe x16: 1 - 2
PCI Express x1: 2 - 3
Standard PCI: 2
SATA port: 1
3.5-inch bays: 2 - 3
eSATA Ports??
USB: 3.0 Ports (6 of them)
These are the items I think I would need to purchase:
Computer (bare bones, probably with DVD, HDD, Ram, CPU)
Router
Modem
Speakers
2 Monitors: 22? or 24? LCD
HDD: External 1TB, for backup
UBS
Cables
Floppy Drive?
Power Supply
Win7 Home Premium
Of the computers I looked at that seems like it would meet most the specs is
a Bust Buy HP - Pavilion Model: e9220y Elite Desktop with AMD Phenom? II X4
Quad-Core Processor. This is they link to Best Buy page detailed information
about the computer.
I have also copied the information at the end of this message.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9549465
<http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9549465&type=product&id=12181
22580572> &type=product&id=1218122580572
It is a little pricey especially since I will still have to buy the other
parts of the system.
Once the items I think I need to purchase and the computer specs can be
finalized, it would be much easier to see if such a computer exists that
closely match the specs and what the price would be. I could them compare
that price to getting a bare configuration and adding the parts to get the
exact specs desired, and could either get a better system or save some money
buy building my own system.
Below is a copy of the detailed info about the HP Pavilion Model: e9220y
Elite Desktop:
HP - Pavilion Elite Desktop with AMD Phenom? II X4 Quad-Core Processor
Model: e9220y | SKU: 9549465
So as usual, and like old times I sure would appreciate any feed back to
help finalize my plan.
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Shipping: Usually leaves our warehouse in 1
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Store Pickup: Check Stores
Special Offers:
* Save $70 on Win7 : See How
* Shipping: Free
Financing:
* Great Financing Offer
Our Price: $799.9
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OVERVIEW:
Store important documents, special photos, favorite songs and more on this
desktop's spacious 1TB Serial ATA hard drive. The built-in wireless LAN
allows you to connect to the Web without a tangle of cables.
* Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded
Which Windows 7 edition is best for you? Compare.
* Learn more about LightScribe technology.
What's Included
* HP Pavilion Elite Desktop with AMD Phenom? II X4 Quad-Core Processor
* Power cord/cable
* HP USB keyboard, HP USB optical mouse
* Software: Microsoft Works 9; Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe; HP MediaSmart
Software Suite and more
* Owner's manual
Product Features
* AMD Phenom? II X4 910* quad-core processor
True multicore processing for extreme multitasking performance.
Cool'n'Quiet? 3.0 and CoolCore? technologies and
Dual Dynamic Power Management? for efficient energy usage.
* Direct Connect Architecture
Delivers overall system performance. HyperTransport? technology, AMD
Balanced Smart Cache and AMD Wide Floating Point
Accelerator for quick access times and improved performance.
* AMD Memory Optimizer Technology
For multithreaded software performance, and AMD Virtualization with
Rapid Virtualization Indexing to help virtualization software
run securely and efficiently.
* 8GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible
media. Supports DVD-RAM. Also supports LightScribe direct-disc
labels using compatible LightScribe media.
* 2MB L2 cache memory
For efficient system processing.
* 1TB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage options and fast read/write times.
* ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics
Features 512MB dedicated memory and up to 3327MB total available
graphics memory as allocated by Windows 7. Supports
Microsoft DirectX 10. HDMI output. High-definition audio with 8-speaker
support.
* 15-in-1 media reader
Supports SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital,
Mini Secure Digital, CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, Memory
Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo
formats.
* Also supports Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Mobile and
MultiMediaCard Plus formats.
* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 7 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.
* Built-in wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
* 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN
For wired Internet connectivity.
* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation,
gaming, media storage and more.
* Software package included
With Microsoft Works 9, Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe, HP MediaSmart
Software Suite and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft
Office Home and Student Edition 2007 also included.
* AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Phenom, Cool'n'Quiet, HyperTransport and
combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
*Model number indicates relative software performance among this AMD
processor family.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year limited
Product Height 15.8"
Product Width 7.1"
Product Weight 13 lbs.
Product Depth 16.9"
Processor Brand AMD
Processor AMD Phenom? II X4
Processor Speed 2.6GHz
System Bus 4000MHz
Cache Memory 2MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 8GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 16GB
Type of Memory (RAM) DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)
Hard Drive Size 1TB
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics
Video Memory 512MB (dedicated); up to 3327MB total available as
allocated by Windows 7
Audio High-definition (8-speaker configurable)
Speakers None
Network Card Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
Wireless Networking Built-in wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Recordable DVD Drive Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds 12x DVD+R DL; 12x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW;
16x6x16 DVD-RW;
12x DVD-RAM; 40x32x40 CD-RW
Direct-Disc Labeling Yes
Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader
Available Expansion Bays External: 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"), 1 Personal Media
Drive; Internal: 1 (3.5")
Available Expansion Slots 2 PCI Express x1, 1 MiniCard
USB 2.0 Ports 7 (3 front, 4 rear)
IEEE 1394 Ports 1
S-Video Outputs None
Serial Ports None
Parallel Ports None
Game Ports None
Keyboard Description HP USB
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.) HP USB optical mouse
Operating System Platform Windows
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Software Included Microsoft Works 9; Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe; HP
MediaSmart Software Suite and more
ENERGY STAR Qualified No
HDMI Output Yes
Blu-ray Player No
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