Chris; The modem should be fine, but be careful with the memory. We have our own IT dept. and had some memory in stock that just wouldn't work. We primarily have Gateway boxes, (the memory was aftermarket, not Gateway) but got a couple of Dells with some software deals. I don't know the details. Just make sure the memory you get is compatible. The Dell boxes seem to be working just fine. Also, don't skimp on the video, in my experience that seems to be the next important part (after the processor) of a good machine for CAD/CAM applications.
Sincerely, Chuck Glawe Courtesy Corporation Mold & Tool Div. [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.courtesycorp.com > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 10:57 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [mfg-smartcam] Off topic #2: Configurations.... > > > Thanks so far for your insights. Another question that > has come to > mind concerns configurations; the combination of components > chosen. Using > Dell as an example, through the years, they have always > scored near the top > of magazine tests against competitors' boxes, specifically > the winstone > marks. I assume they achieve and maintain this by doing > exhaustive testing > of different combinations of components. If one were to build > one's own > box, how do you know your particular configuration will > perform well? Or is > this less of an issue than one might think, especially in light of the > multitude of magazines doing these tests? > As to costs, it'll definitely be cheaper to buy the Dell > box. A great > performing configuration for a great price. I was just > wondering if added > cost of building it yourself was justified by the advantages > of doing so. > I'm now thinking of doing a combination of the two. I think I > can save some > money off of the Dell box by performing some of the desired upgrades > myself. For instance, to go from 128 to 256 megs of ram > through Dell would > cost an additional $130. My brother can get me 128 SDRAM 133 > for $80. To > delete the modem from Dell saves $90, my brother can get me a > 3Com V.90 56K > modem for $48, a savings of $42. These (2) changes alone save $92. > > Please continue to share any further insights. I trust that > the info being > shared will be of benefit to others on the list besides myself. > > Chris > > > ====================================================================== > To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, > send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ====================================================================== > ====================================================================== To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ======================================================================
