Re: Does anybody else have a noisy computer?


jamalloy@xxxxxxx Wrote:
Mountain, I was just curious as to what is a proper amount of RAM when
using today's digital software.


Most software today are huge in size and require a lot of processing
power which is the function of the CPU. On the other hand, RAM or
random access memory will commit some of those processes into memory
resulting in faster access to your programs and/or files.

I personally think that 1 gig of RAM is optimal. Bumping up your RAM is
the cheapest way to increase your computer's performance.


Mine says 512/MB SyncDRAM Total System Memory. The RAM acronym
variants are confusing to me.


You have the older and slower kind of RAM which is SDRAM. The newer
computers use DDR2. The difference in speed and performance is like a
ford versus a ferrari. However, if you want DDR2, you will have to buy
a new motherboard compatible with DDR2.


Also, I have been reading a lot about the Dell computers' double-core
technology. Would this type of capability be beneficial to those
transcribing with digital files, enabling the software to work quicker,
or would the double-core technology not make any difference?


Remember that Dell did not manufacture double core technology. Double
core refers to the two (2) CPUs in one core made by Pentium and AMD.
Dell, HP, and other computer makers are just using the dual-core CPU
chips to power some of their high-end computer models.

Dual-core is ideal for voice recognition. It is also ideal if you open
several software programs at once, i.e. MSWord, your word expander,
your audio player to play the dictations (using a footpedal), your IE
or Firefox browser for research.

In other words, dual-core is *very* beneficial for transcribing digital
files.

If you have the budget, I highly recommend buying dual-core.

TIP
Dell usually offers a lot of rebates each and every quarter when they
try to dump inventory. You should also take advantage of Dell coupons
floating around the net. Google search those Dell coupons and use them
to save even more.


--
mountain
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