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Pastimes : Dream Machine ( Build your own PC ) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Dave Hanson who wrote (1567)	6/26/1998 7:48:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

>>what apps will typically be loaded on this machine at once?<< I was responding to Clarence #reply-5004685 Whats your latest thoughts on system with multi-monitor support update to surf internet, trade stocks, etc. without spending to much? The post was a mix of my latest thinking with Clarence's machine in mind. Spots says it better than I #reply-5026393 I must add that my view planning is open-ended. I never know WHAT I may want to do next, so I tend to look for the most upgrade flexibility. For limited purposes (if you're SURE of them), another approach might make sense. Even there, though, I'd worry as to what the future of that limited purpose was in tomorrow's new improved state of software bloat. ____________________________________________________________________ My own computer needs vary significantly over time. I used to like to play with graphic applications (home use). Web Surfing and this thread now take up most of my spare time. For my own current home use RAM modem speed and screen real estate seem to be limiting factors. I open a lot of windows while indexing the thread. Win 98 may open some multimedia doors which may shift some usage to the CPU. My work machines also fit into the mix. I need one machine that fits both sets of circumstances...a compromise, sort of a one size fits all machine. For me this means lots of RAM, a fast processor or two and multiple operating systems in a machine that is always there for me when I need it. I work and play on the same machine (at home of course) Zeuspaul

To: Dave Hanson who wrote (1567)	6/26/1998 10:08:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

Additional comments on component recommendations I consider product availability in my thinking. Your argument for the Elan Vital? case for an ASUS mobo makes a lot of sense to me. ESC has that case on backorder so I suggested an InWin case. I frame many of my thoughts around ESC capabilities as I see them as the next step up from the home assembler. For those of us who prefer designing our own system/component/software load I believe firms like ESC provide us a good opportunity. ESC is a configure and ship wholesaler. If someone is interested in tech support as provided by Gateway/DELL/Micron I would not recommend ESC Technologies. Their policy (the way I understand it) is to defer to the manufacturer for support. Zeuspaul