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Jon,
One thought. I run a 4 screen Colorgraphics Evolution 4 (antique) video
card. I enjoy spreading my desktop across 4 screens, its easier on my
failing eyesight. With a Dell machine, unless they have changed, the video
is built in to the motherboard making it impossible to install a card like I
describe. It is called a 'proprietary' motherboard. Also, rare as it may
be, if a part fails, you may be held hostage to only be able to fix it with
a Dell part, rather than run down to your local computer shop and throw a
new piece in to an "open" clone.
Now I am sure that there may be some workarounds to this, as I am just Old
and In the Way, and dont keep up with multiple screen options, but it is
something you may wish to consider.
Best,
Marc Miller
----- Original Message -----
From: "jon" <jonmac@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "omega" <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:33 AM
Subject: Re[2]: Off Topic - build new PC
>
> Many thanks to the thoughts and replies on building a PC last week.
> Had problems since, including my cable being down (still down), but in
> particular its not easy considering what avenue to go with computers,
> considering the querying considerations and suggestions put by
>
> Volker,
> the Deltatronic.de site was interesting, especially the fanless
> concept for noise reduction. Too expensive though.
>
> Jimmy Snowden
> Yes there is GST on imports to Aus (but not exports - was good
> when selling lots of my photographic gear into the US when A$
> below and about US$0.50). So far my pricing for building
> something from local parts would be around 30% cheaper than a
> comparable Dell. My existing 2 are both Dell's and I've enjoyed
> their fantastic service & warranty. But, no longer affordable!
>
> Mike Ball
> The dual Xeon seems good. I wonder how it would 'rack up' against
> a faster AMD64 or P4 with 'hyperthreading' ?
>
> Marc Miller
> I don't get a feed on any US markets here in Aus. Only EOD, and
> snapshots from Genesis. For Aus feed I use Marketcast braadcast
> for ASX & SFE only. Part of the reason for upgrading is that
> sometime 'soon' Marketcast are transmitting their data
> compressed, which'll be a burden 'this' end.
>
> Ross Bond
> Thanks. I'm working on many of your suggestions. Also found
> another supplier here on the Coast with good prices - waiting to
> here of their suppy though. Two boxes that I'm considering for
> quietness & cooling are Antec Sonata & Thermaltake V2000.
>
> David Jennings
> Be very interested to know more about your ASUS setup and why
> you recommended not going with it?
>
> Justin Fanning.
> Shall be taking your advice on getting parts locally to build a
> new box. Except for upgrading RDRAM on existing Dell
> workstation. Dell Aus quoted today over A$2200 for a gig. This
> is very differnet to the internet pricing from Dell in US (only
> 2 slots , and I have 1x256 & 1x128 - both will be useless. So
> ebay (US) seem to be the source for this gear).
>
> While my eyes are disintergrating each day, LCD monitors are on
> hold. Betya I'm out of here by 63 - the count down begins/has
> begun (hopefully with latitude at zero - bump into things
> enough as is).
>
> Ah! soft BIOS (with ABIT). Whats the difference?
>
> Amid the confusion, lies probably my biggest dilemma - backing up. For
> along time I've been using ghost to make images of the drive.
> Found restore to work well from these. But its been from a single
> drive to another single drive via a removable cage. Guessing my biggest
> risk is from electrical storms or spikes, then hd failure, then theft,
> it has been comforting to have backups off and away from the machine.
> But with RAID-0, where does one go? Norton, while not supporting RAID
> say it could work with some devices. Are there other backup programs
> being used successfully with making images or clones of drives (ie:
> not using RAID-1 as backup)?
>
> Much appreciated
>
> --
> Best regards,
> jon mailto:jonmac@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
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