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Cocoanut Koala

Coco's Cottages

Join date: 7 Feb 2005

Posts: 7,903

01-05-2007 04:42

I'm putting this here, because if I put it in resident questions, it might get locked.

This is for a Dell (we get a discount on Dells, plus I know Dell).

Here are the entire specs:

. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6600 (4MB L2 Cache, 2.4 GHz, 1066 FSB)
. No Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Selected
. Windows XP Media Center 2005 Edition with re-installation CD
. 1 GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667 MHz - 2 DIMMS
. Dell USB Keyboard
. 19 inch E197FP Analog Flat Panel
. 250GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
. 3.5 Floppy Drive
. Dell Optical USB Mouse
. Integrated 7.1 Channel Audeo
. Dell A525 30 Watt 2.1 Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer
. 56K PCI Data Fax Modem
. Single Drive: 16X CD/DVE burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
. 256MB nVidia GeForce 7900 GS
. Microsoft Office Basic - Includes Word, Excel and Outlook email
. Norton Internet Security 2006 Edition 15-months
. Windows Vista Capable
. Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
. Trial pack-Basic and trial products from Corel and Yahoo
. GET A $50 Dell Gift card WITH 4Yr Ltd Warranty and At-Home Service
. Add Complete Care Accidental Damage Service to 4Yr Lim Warranty
. 6 Months of America Online Membership Included

Thank you in advance!

coco

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bilbo99 Emu

Garrett's No.1 fan

Join date: 27 Oct 2006

Posts: 3,468

01-05-2007 06:40

Hi Coco, sounds good. Dell is good. I'm jealous

I forget what the GS of the Nvidia stands for but am sure it's well capable.
How many RAM slots will it have do you know? Just that in my mind I've been hypothesizing a ≥2 Gb memory for my dream machine. I registered in October last with 512Mb which 'just' ran. Upping to 1Gb made a huge improvement. Scanning others' threads I've been keeping an eagle eye out for any feedback from increasing from 1Gb

Nothing else I can think of. A friend says SATA is a huge improvement but he had a newer and better CPU anyway so a little questionable but like for like, they must be faster.
I shall wait to hear your report, good luck

BTW I tried to answer your PM but reported you were maxed out? I was only going to say I was rising to Chri5 Sommes' scathing generality. Regards

Cocoanut Koala

Coco's Cottages

Join date: 7 Feb 2005

Posts: 7,903

01-05-2007 06:44

So it was! All cleaned out now.

RAM slots? What does that mean?

And - what is SATA?

coco

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Travis Lambert

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Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 2,819

01-05-2007 08:28

From: Cocoanut Koala

So it was! All cleaned out now.

RAM slots? What does that mean?

And - what is SATA?

coco

Memory (aka RAM) for your computer comes in little cartridges that fit into a 'slot'. Depending on how your computer is made, it usually can have 2, 3, or 4 'slots', in which these memory cartridges can fit.

According to your specs, Dell is giving you a total 1 GB of memory, made up of two 512 MB cartridges.

The question is, does this computer have 2 slots total, or 4? If it has only two, that means that you wont be able to upgrade your memory later to a higher amount without replacing all of it, since both of the slots will be in use when you buy it. If it has 4 memory 'slots', then there's room to add 2 more cartridges of memory later. That's why its important.

1 GB of memory is fine for SL, although if you can afford to put in more as an option, say, 2 GB, SL will run even better for you.

SATA is a type of hard drive - most newer computers come with this type of drive. It doesn't really make a significant difference for Second Life.

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Lee Ponzu

What Would Steve Do?

Join date: 28 Jun 2006

Posts: 1,770

01-05-2007 08:43

This will fly, though I agree that more memory would be very good, especially if you run Photoshop at the same ime, or if you run multiple SL clients simultaneously.

A good way to answer the memory slot question is to go to a memory vendor such as www.crucial.com and See how much a memory upgrade will cost.

It is easiest to just get 2GB from Dell in the first place, and with all the bucks you are spending, I think you must have 2GB.

It *might* be cheaper to buy the memory expansion from Crucial. They have online instructions, plus adding memory is one of the easiest hardware things to do.

Thili Playfair

Registered User

Join date: 18 Aug 2004

Posts: 2,417

01-05-2007 10:01

Recommend you get least 2gig ram, 1 gig is minimum nowadays,if you decide to get 2gig ram, be sure its 2x1024 not 4x512 (4x512 >ripoff<

Secondlife can easy eat 300-1024 ram

Distilled1 Rush

written in the Pixles

Join date: 29 Jul 2006

Posts: 504

01-05-2007 10:37

2 gb ram for sure
runs great!
I have similar but loer cpu

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XP media
Intel Core2Duo 2.38ghz
Nvida 9800GTX+ 512mg
4 G RAM
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Nvidia 8600m 512
6 G RAM
Compaq amd 3200 XP home
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Nvidia FX 5200
2 G RAMM
White Box XP pro
P 4
Nvidia Shared 128k some odd old PCI card
1 G RAM
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Cocoanut Koala

Coco's Cottages

Join date: 7 Feb 2005

Posts: 7,903

01-06-2007 17:13

From: Travis Lambert

Memory (aka RAM) for your computer comes in little cartridges that fit into a 'slot'. Depending on how your computer is made, it usually can have 2, 3, or 4 'slots', in which these memory cartridges can fit.

According to your specs, Dell is giving you a total 1 GB of memory, made up of two 512 MB cartridges.

The question is, does this computer have 2 slots total, or 4? If it has only two, that means that you wont be able to upgrade your memory later to a higher amount without replacing all of it, since both of the slots will be in use when you buy it. If it has 4 memory 'slots', then there's room to add 2 more cartridges of memory later. That's why its important.

1 GB of memory is fine for SL, although if you can afford to put in more as an option, say, 2 GB, SL will run even better for you.

SATA is a type of hard drive - most newer computers come with this type of drive. It doesn't really make a significant difference for Second Life.

OK, thanks, I will try to find out how many slots it has. Or just order 2GB to begin with!

coco

P.S. OK, Lee and everyone, I'm sold! 2GB it is. Thanks y'all!

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Specs for My New Computer: What do you think?
Cocoanut Koala Coco's Cottages Join date: 7 Feb 2005 Posts: 7,903	01-05-2007 04:42 I'm putting this here, because if I put it in resident questions, it might get locked. This is for a Dell (we get a discount on Dells, plus I know Dell). Here are the entire specs: . Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6600 (4MB L2 Cache, 2.4 GHz, 1066 FSB) . No Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Selected . Windows XP Media Center 2005 Edition with re-installation CD . 1 GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667 MHz - 2 DIMMS . Dell USB Keyboard . 19 inch E197FP Analog Flat Panel . 250GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache . 3.5 Floppy Drive . Dell Optical USB Mouse . Integrated 7.1 Channel Audeo . Dell A525 30 Watt 2.1 Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer . 56K PCI Data Fax Modem . Single Drive: 16X CD/DVE burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability . 256MB nVidia GeForce 7900 GS . Microsoft Office Basic - Includes Word, Excel and Outlook email . Norton Internet Security 2006 Edition 15-months . Windows Vista Capable . Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 . Trial pack-Basic and trial products from Corel and Yahoo . GET A $50 Dell Gift card WITH 4Yr Ltd Warranty and At-Home Service . Add Complete Care Accidental Damage Service to 4Yr Lim Warranty . 6 Months of America Online Membership Included Thank you in advance! coco _____________________ VALENTINE BOUTIQUE at Coco's Cottages http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rosieri/85/166/87
bilbo99 Emu Garrett's No.1 fan Join date: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 3,468	01-05-2007 06:40 Hi Coco, sounds good. Dell is good. I'm jealous I forget what the GS of the Nvidia stands for but am sure it's well capable. How many RAM slots will it have do you know? Just that in my mind I've been hypothesizing a ≥2 Gb memory for my dream machine. I registered in October last with 512Mb which 'just' ran. Upping to 1Gb made a huge improvement. Scanning others' threads I've been keeping an eagle eye out for any feedback from increasing from 1Gb Nothing else I can think of. A friend says SATA is a huge improvement but he had a newer and better CPU anyway so a little questionable but like for like, they must be faster. I shall wait to hear your report, good luck BTW I tried to answer your PM but reported you were maxed out? I was only going to say I was rising to Chri5 Sommes' scathing generality. Regards
Cocoanut Koala Coco's Cottages Join date: 7 Feb 2005 Posts: 7,903	01-05-2007 06:44 So it was! All cleaned out now. RAM slots? What does that mean? And - what is SATA? coco _____________________ VALENTINE BOUTIQUE at Coco's Cottages http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rosieri/85/166/87
Travis Lambert White dog, red collar Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,819	01-05-2007 08:28 From: Cocoanut Koala So it was! All cleaned out now. RAM slots? What does that mean? And - what is SATA? coco Memory (aka RAM) for your computer comes in little cartridges that fit into a 'slot'. Depending on how your computer is made, it usually can have 2, 3, or 4 'slots', in which these memory cartridges can fit. According to your specs, Dell is giving you a total 1 GB of memory, made up of two 512 MB cartridges. The question is, does this computer have 2 slots total, or 4? If it has only two, that means that you wont be able to upgrade your memory later to a higher amount without replacing all of it, since both of the slots will be in use when you buy it. If it has 4 memory 'slots', then there's room to add 2 more cartridges of memory later. That's why its important. 1 GB of memory is fine for SL, although if you can afford to put in more as an option, say, 2 GB, SL will run even better for you. SATA is a type of hard drive - most newer computers come with this type of drive. It doesn't really make a significant difference for Second Life. _____________________ ------------------ The Shelter The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.
Lee Ponzu What Would Steve Do? Join date: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 1,770	01-05-2007 08:43 This will fly, though I agree that more memory would be very good, especially if you run Photoshop at the same ime, or if you run multiple SL clients simultaneously. A good way to answer the memory slot question is to go to a memory vendor such as www.crucial.com and See how much a memory upgrade will cost. It is easiest to just get 2GB from Dell in the first place, and with all the bucks you are spending, I think you must have 2GB. It might be cheaper to buy the memory expansion from Crucial. They have online instructions, plus adding memory is one of the easiest hardware things to do.
Thili Playfair Registered User Join date: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 2,417	01-05-2007 10:01 Recommend you get least 2gig ram, 1 gig is minimum nowadays,if you decide to get 2gig ram, be sure its 2x1024 not 4x512 (4x512 >ripoff< Secondlife can easy eat 300-1024 ram
Distilled1 Rush written in the Pixles Join date: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 504	01-05-2007 10:37 2 gb ram for sure runs great! I have similar but loer cpu _____________________ Dell XPS-700 (this is a fantastic case!) XP media Intel Core2Duo 2.38ghz Nvida 9800GTX+ 512mg 4 G RAM Dell XPS 1530 Red Core 2 duo VISTA and I like it! Nvidia 8600m 512 6 G RAM Compaq amd 3200 XP home POS! Nvidia FX 5200 2 G RAMM White Box XP pro P 4 Nvidia Shared 128k some odd old PCI card 1 G RAM *(STILL RUNS THE 1.21 CLIENT AND LATEST RC! )
Cocoanut Koala Coco's Cottages Join date: 7 Feb 2005 Posts: 7,903	01-06-2007 17:13 From: Travis Lambert Memory (aka RAM) for your computer comes in little cartridges that fit into a 'slot'. Depending on how your computer is made, it usually can have 2, 3, or 4 'slots', in which these memory cartridges can fit. According to your specs, Dell is giving you a total 1 GB of memory, made up of two 512 MB cartridges. The question is, does this computer have 2 slots total, or 4? If it has only two, that means that you wont be able to upgrade your memory later to a higher amount without replacing all of it, since both of the slots will be in use when you buy it. If it has 4 memory 'slots', then there's room to add 2 more cartridges of memory later. That's why its important. 1 GB of memory is fine for SL, although if you can afford to put in more as an option, say, 2 GB, SL will run even better for you. SATA is a type of hard drive - most newer computers come with this type of drive. It doesn't really make a significant difference for Second Life. OK, thanks, I will try to find out how many slots it has. Or just order 2GB to begin with! coco P.S. OK, Lee and everyone, I'm sold! 2GB it is. Thanks y'all! _____________________ VALENTINE BOUTIQUE at Coco's Cottages http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rosieri/85/166/87

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