Posted: 6/3/2010 7:02:55 AM EDT
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Finally getting a new computer here at the office to replace my craptastic 6 year old Compaq. The power supply fan died and is causing over heating issues, so the boss decided to replace rather than repair. I am getting a new Dell Vostro Core I-5 750, 4 gig RAM, Win 7 Pro 32 bit, with all the rest of the standard ammenities. It will be nice not to have to worry about the comp shutting down because of over heating. And yes, the new machine is 32 bit. Some of my estimating programs will not run on a 64 bit machine. |
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Quoted: Quoted: The power supply fan died So for want of a $3 fan they bought a new computer? My current computer is an old Compaq Pentium 4 2.8 that is 6 years old. The power supply fan has gone out and the heat generated by the PSU has caused the processor to overheat and shut the computer down a half dozen times now. Why fix an old machine that may have more problems down the line thanks to the overheating issues? It makes more sense to replace the machine. |
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and 6 is pushing it in the private IT world
school systems generally wish they could be on a 6 year cycle of course computer purchase in the last 2 or so years are far far more powerful than computers purchased 3-4 years ago so except for hard drives just wearing out for example I can see future cycles being extended Especially with Windows 7 needing less hardware than Vista to run properly (in my experience if it'll run XP it'll run 7) |
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Quoted: Finally getting a new computer here at the office to replace my craptastic 6 year old Compaq. The power supply fan died and is causing over heating issues, so the boss decided to replace rather than repair. I am getting a new Dell Vostro Core I-5 750, 4 gig RAM, Win 7 Pro 32 bit, with all the rest of the standard ammenities. It will be nice not to have to worry about the comp shutting down because of over heating. And yes, the new machine is 32 bit. Some of my estimating programs will not run on a 64 bit machine. my company did the same thing. i walked into IT and said WTF, they said it was managements decision. why pay for 1gb your not going to use??? |
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and 6 is pushing it in the private IT world school systems generally wish they could be on a 6 year cycle of course computer purchase in the last 2 or so years are far far more powerful than computers purchased 3-4 years ago so except for hard drives just wearing out for example I can see future cycles being extended Especially with Windows 7 needing less hardware than Vista to run properly (in my experience if it'll run XP it'll run 7) You mean I can wring another 5 years out of my circa 1998 Dell? 
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HaHa - you're gettin' a Dell. Absolutely nothing wrong with Dell's business line of computers. Actually, we had troubles with their systems, transitioning XP/Vista. Couldn't get the HD to look like it came from the factory with the supplied disks. But, the machines have held up, so far. (18months or so) ((Crap, I just jinxed us!)) |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: HaHa - you're gettin' a Dell. Absolutely nothing wrong with Dell's business line of computers. Actually, we had troubles with their systems, transitioning XP/Vista. Couldn't get the HD to look like it came from the factory with the supplied disks. But, the machines have held up, so far. (18months or so) ((Crap, I just jinxed us!)) So YOUR issues are Dells fault?  |
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Quoted: Quoted: Run a two monitor setup, you'll be surprised how dual monitors enhance your productivity. I read plans all day. I already run a dual 28" setup at my plan table.   Gotta large Intuos 4 you want to accidentally leave in my Jeep when I forget to lock the door in your parking lot? |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Run a two monitor setup, you'll be surprised how dual monitors enhance your productivity. I read plans all day. I already run a dual 28" setup at my plan table. Gotta large Intuos 4 you want to accidentally leave in my Jeep when I forget to lock the door in your parking lot? Running these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254043 |
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Run a two monitor setup, you'll be surprised how dual monitors enhance your productivity. Yep. I can't believe how I ever was able to work with just one monitor. Eventually I see myself with 3 or 4. (I'm required to monitor and respond to network issues. I like having everything in front me not buried in windows.) Windows 7 is fantastic too. |
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