I just visited the Dell website and configured myself a 7400. I find it a little suspicious that they do not offer more than 4GB RAM installed as an option. Check very carefully that you will be able to use more RAM - in fact, I recall that there's a problem with using all 4GB under Windows, never mind more than that. Perhaps the Linux people can verify that they can actually access more RAM than this?
Also, at the cost of a second processor (over $500 USD), I would be reluctant to get more than one unless you absolutely know you have a need for it and can take advantage of it. In my experience, multi-core works OK - at least as well as you can make it work - for multi-processing. I do use this capability on occasion but much of the time my second core is idle. Getting a second 17'' or 19'' (do they quote them in metric where you are?) monitor is probably more useful and cheaper. On 1/29/08, Devon McCormick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm happy with my Dell Precision (M90), not the least because of the large > screen: 1920 x 1200 (awfully good for a laptop). > Think about dual monitors - 2 x 17'' is a lot more area than 21'' and much > cheaper. As much RAM and disk as you can afford but pay close attention to > which OSs will really work with RAM over 4GB. > > On 1/28/08, Roelof K Brouwer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I am looking at purchasing a dell precision t7400 with vista 64 > > operating > > system and quad core probably with the main purpose of developing and > > running J coded algorithms. > > > > I have some decisions to make > > > > Such as how much ram > > > > Quad core or dual quad core > > > > Linux, Windows XP or vista 64 > > > > I am favouring vista 64 at this time > > > > Does anyone have any ideas > > > > > > > > cheers > > > > > > > > Roelof > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm > > > > > > -- > Devon McCormick, CFA > ^me^ at acm. > org is my > preferred e-mail > -- Devon McCormick, CFA ^me^ at acm. org is my preferred e-mail ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
