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  4. My Pc

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

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    Well....you are going for more media editing than gaming, as you are saying. I usually learn towards Intel HT for media, as AMD excels in gaming. Though, since you are getting a dual core processor, it may balance out. Though, i just want to tell you i'd rather go for intel in your scenario.

    Since the x64 OS is the same price as XP Pro, i'd suggest you go with the x64. Since you parts are up there, why not get an OS to match?

    As for your graphics card, 6800 looks good to me.....

  5. Digital Camera

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Yeah, i understand TV isn't the best thing to judge over, but it just goes to prove a point.

    Also, as I said, unless your cropping and enlarging, you aren't going to be using higher MPs to its full capacity. I'd rather go for an average MP and have awesome optics over high MP and decent optics.

  6. My Pc

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Also, we had a discussion in another thread about the dual core AMDs versus AMD XP 4000+. Unless you want this computer to last you a long, long time (because this processor is going to be on the market for a long time), you could go with the XP 4000+, if you want to tone the total price down, that is.

    Also, I agree with the extra RAM, there is no need to get that much right now, unless you seriously think so. 1GB should be enough, keep some money open later on to upgrade as games/applications begin to tax the RAM a bit more.

    As for motherboard, it looks pretty good for the price, so no complaints there :D.

    I'm not sure if you have changed your mind about the RAID 0 configuration due to everyone else's input, but also consider this to shave some more money off the total price: Get 1 Raptor, install OS, commonly used programs, etc., on it, and get another large HD (perhaps around 200GB) just so you have the security of extra space. That'll cost a significant amount less than an extra Raptor, and chances are your commonly used programs won't exceed 74GB. However, that's just my take on it, if you still want to set up RAID 0, i say go right ahead and get the 2 Raptors.

    For the graphics card, its a bit different how I look at it....I consider myself quite a gamer, but I never mind if the graphics aren't 100% best. I wouldn't buy such an expensive graphics card for gaming only, but then again, i'm not that strict about it :D.

    Whatever you choose, good luck!

  8. Digital Camera

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Just remember, there comes a point where megapixels won't mean much because your eyes won't see a difference. If you go for a high MP, I'd say starting at 5.0, digital zoom begins to be a bit more significant.

    I remember once on TSS, they did this whole scene where a guy had taken 2 pictures of the same object, one was an 8MP camera and the other was a 2MP camera. I seriously could not tell a difference. There goes to show you, 2 things I see: Megapixels aren't everything, as said above, it's also about the optics you have. Second, higher-than-average MP (>5.0) is only used to the potential when digital zoom is used as well.

    As for digital media, be careful which company you choose. Sure, Sony's higher prices may look good for what you get, but if you look at the MS pro duo, you'll cry when you pay....:D.

  9. Digital Camera

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

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    I currently use the Kodak DX6490, it has awesome 10x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom, and 4.0 MP. Pretty hefty price at $399.95, but I like it, and I got it on clearance. If you want more MP, which won't be a problem unless you are trying for the best, you can go for the Kodak DX7590 ($449.95, 5.0 MP) or the Kodak Z7590 ($399.95, 5.0 MP). However, I believe the DX6490 is the only one that comes with a cradle out of the box....

    Kodak High Zoom Cameras

    I personally haven't owned a Canon, but I have heard a lot of good things about them. I like the PowerShot S1 IS, the PowerShot S2 IS, and the PowerShot G6.

    Canon Digital Cameras

    Usually Kodak and Canon are my first choices, but Sony, Konica Minolta and the other major competitors are also fines choices.

    Good luck shopping!

  16. Help Live CD, network & burn files

    in Linux & Unix

    Posted

    I am not sure what brand the laptop is, and I don't think he wants to lose all his data. Most probably he'll run a live linux distro and either network his files to a different computer or burn his files to cd.

    Any mods/admin could move this to linux support? I think i'll need the linux experts help setting up a network on a live distro or configuring a cd burner for linux. Thanks.

  18. Help Live CD, network & burn files

    in Linux & Unix

    Posted

    My friend has just contacted me telling me that his laptop's windows is acting up. After installing a GUI program meant only for SP1, his windows XP's DLLs are messed up. He says he can't even get to the login screen, and he has no other OSes on the computer to boot from. He has many files on the harddrive he'd rather not lose, so he doesn't want to reformat as his first option.

    I'm not sure if he could take out the harddrive by himself, and taking it to a professional would cost some money, which he'd rather not spend.

    So, does anyone know any good ways to salvage the files? I'm having him download a live linux distro right now, Slax, if there is no windows approach to it. If anyone has any ideas, windows or linux approach, it would be greatly appreciated....

  19. New Laptop Help/networking Question ( I Think)

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    First of all, you do not have to spend $1000 anymore for a good laptop.

    Look at Dell.

    Second, most modern laptops have built in mini pc cards for wireless.

    But if they don't, wireless USB or Pcmcia cards are VERY cheap. Like $20.

    I have a Dell Inspiron 8200 laptop. At the time (3 years ago) I paid about $1800.

    I could get the same one on Ebay today for $500.

    I use is for EVERYTHING except gaming (which I'm not interested in).

    Music, Photoshop, internet, etc.

    It works fine. The key is to max out the ram. But do that with aftermarket ram.

    You should be able to get a great new XP laptop for your needs for $700 max.

    If you need, I'll send you some links.

    Good luck,

    Joe

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    Well, maxing out RAM is no substitute for a good processor, but still, most processors out today for laptops are more than enough for what most people do. Chances are you won't even need to max out the RAM.

    Good luck with laptop shopping! Don't forget to check out local stores' special deals and such...

  20. Help With Web Hosting

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

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    Well, hosting from home would require a few things, like a dedicated internet connection, a server (basically, computer) to run it, and a domain. Many of these things are obtainable, but not practical for a home user.

    The best thing I suggest to you is to either go out and learn HTML, CSS, and PHP/ASP. Once you have those under your belt, the creation of a website will be easy. As for setting it up, configuring server, those things are a bit tricky and documentation for each step would be need. Consult google for this, as well as the other topics.

    Also, check these out: http://www.allbusiness.com/articles/EBusin...-2804-2808.html

    http://creating-a-site.com/

    http://www.apache.org/

    http://www.make-a-web-site.com/

  21. New Laptop Help/networking Question ( I Think)

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Okay i suggest for a cheap but a great performing laptop Averatec Fast,reliable and affordable. This laptop would work great for what you are asking but for gaming you would need to look into something else probably. You can find them at your walmart store LOL yup Walmart but don't think because they are sold at Walmart they are cheaply made. they are great little laptops. i never had to use them but i have herd the customer support is pretty good as well. I have suggested them to several people and they have not complained to me once.

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    I have also heard Averatec were quite thin and light...I wanted to get one, but could never find them :D.

  22. New Laptop Help/networking Question ( I Think)

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Well, in terms of wifi, I suggest you get a built in one. Reason is that its just much more workable--no fussing about a card jutting out of the computer, and the laptop is built to work with it right out of the box.

    Well, as you said, you don't need much--just enough for surfing, word processing, and the occasional media working. I'd suggest you go for an Intel Pentium, does matter if its P4 or PM, as either one will be fast enough for you. If you feel you will mostly be working near a desk, take a P4; if you feel you will be on the road a lot, opt for a PM.

    As for RAM, 256MB should suffice, though taking more couldn't hurt :D.

    Harddrive space, thats completely your choice, whatever you will feel comfortable with.

    Here is one that is $1000, its pretty good. If you check certain "deal websites", you can find extremely low prices for laptops. Be ware, though, they only come once in a while...

    http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/f...s=04&l=en&s=bsd

    and some deal websites:

    http://www.slickdeals.net

    http://www.bensbargains.net

  25. New Computer!

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    looks like a pretty nice computer. Just a few questions, i'm curious :D:

    Whats the speed on the RAM?

    Whats the FSB on the CPU?

    Any other info would be cool too....Its been so long since i've compiled parts online for cheap computers, it's kinda hard to know prices/specs on stuff now....