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the 6 gig one is 3 sticks of 2gb in each of 3 slots with a 4th empty slot
That’s a strange arrangement. 2 1GB sticks are cheaper than 1 2GB stick, and when the slots are filled with matched pairs the computer performs better.
wait…what?! 3 x 2…im almost certain that none of teh i5s are designed for tri-channel…why would a company sell a product like that…
ICOT -1)Web browsing and word processing.
2) Will you also be looking for a new monitor, too? Yes.
If so, is that part of your price range? Yes.
What size monitor? Over 17″.
3) Too much $!
4) Would you be willing to download and use free antivirus, word processing and spreadsheet programs? Nope.
5)Are you sure you want a desktop and not a larger laptop? Yup!!!
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Bezalel-
bombmaniac-
“Moderator-80” is correct. The hardware manual for that model does specify four memory slots.
Here’s the link to the manual page, select the “Hardware Replacement Guide”:
http://123.127.211.194/us/en/UserGuide/Guide_list.aspx?CategoryID=87378
I remember that there was/is certain memory type that required matched pairs, but for most memory types, the only requirement is that all the memory modules should be the same speed.
Also, if you have different sized memory modules, the larger one should go in the first slot, for efficiency’s sake.
(This is something I learned several years ago – as far as I know it’s still up to date.)
ICOT: Whether or not memory needs to be installed in pairs depends on the system not just the memory itself. However, almost all memory sold today is DDR (double data rate) which is much faster (there’s a formula for calculating how much but I forget) than older modes but only if installed in pairs.
Mod-80: That means adding that one 2GB chip would speed your computer up very noticeably. The $25 would be well spent.
Health:
1- You don’t need a workhorse model, a cheap PC will do fine.
2- Unless you buy a bundled deal like the ones Dell offers, you may end up paying as much as $250-350 for a decent display. Keep your old keyboard and mouse unless they’re broken, replacing would be a waste of $30.
3- Especially since you can get questions answered free in the coffeeroom. 🙂
4- Why not? They are usually very good, often better than their non-free counterparts.
a LOT faster. USB transfer is at 480 Mbps minus overhead whereas E-SATA connects directly to the sata bus and therefore transfers at full SATA 2 speeds of 3 Gbps
😀 😀 😀 google the terms i used of youre curious 😛 i was explaining how E-SATA works
Mod-80: A bus is the technical term for a circuit that carries data. SATA is the kind of circuit the hard drive inside you computer uses. The e stands for external.
Health–
A Dell bundle or the like is probably what best suits your needs.
Your requirements are simple enough that the cheapest, slowest PC sold nowadays will be sufficient.
BTW, all (or possibly almost all) PCs sold nowadays include a keyboard and mouse.
What is your price range limit?
ItcheSrulik–
Dusting off the memory vaults, I seem to remember RDRAM requiring paired memory, but that was about it.
bombmaniac–
The 480 MBPS USB speed is for USB 2.0
Nowadays, new machines may come with USB 3.0, which is several times faster.
Health-
Click here: http://www.techbargains.com/catsearch.cfm/0_12_0
Once you open that page, select “Dell Vostro 230 Mini Intel Dual-Core E5800 3.2GHz Mini Tower Desktop w/ 22in LCD $399”
It’s a very basic desktop PC for $399, free shipping, plus tax.
It comes with a large LCD monitor, a DVD reader/burner, USB keyboard and optical mouse, 64 bit Windows 7 home premium, 15 months of free antivirus, and a stripped-down version of MS Word and MS Excel.
It does not have a dial-up modem, card reader and other items that come standard with better machines, although you can pay more on the “customize” options and get them.
In my opinion this is a good buy.
If you don’t get this one, in all likelihood there will be other good buy opportunities down the road, so it’s not like you must get it right now.
If any “maivinim” would like to add their opinions, I’m sure it would be appreciated.
ICOT -Thanks
Health-
You’re welcome.
I’d advise you to verify this (or any other type of purchase advice) with at least one other person, just for confirmation and to make sure something wasn’t missed.
In this instance, I know a bit about computers and I help friends and relatives with theirs, but I’m not a professional, so confirmation before buying is a good idea.
ICOT -Are these deals from techbargains, like the one you mentioned -off lease, used, refurbished, open box or new?
Also, I wouldn’t need a dial up modem with broadband, right?
Health-
Are these deals from techbargains, like the one you mentioned -off lease, used, refurbished, open box or new?
Depending on the deal, it can be any of the above.
This particular deal is for brand-new equipment.
Also, I wouldn’t need a dial up modem with broadband, right?
The only situation I can think of where it might be useful is if you wanted to send and receive faxes from your PC (as I occasionally do).
ICOT -I don’t even know what a card reader is. Please tell me.
Health-
A card reader is a Gypsy woman at the country fair who looks at tarot cards and tells you your future.
OK, OK – a card reader is something you insert your camera’s digital memory card into which allows your computer to download or view the images and videos stored on that card.
A card reader is a Gypsy woman at the country fair who looks at tarot cards and tells you your future.
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DaasYochid–
Thank you – glad you got a chuckle.
Health–
Where are you holding?
Digesting the info and thinking things over, already bought something, doing additional research, etc?
ICOT – It’s for a relative and I don’t think he/she is interested right now. Thanks anyway.
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