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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
Better question, will it run it well enough to actually do work?
This machine will be transported all over the world - a laptop won't work for various reasons as the machine will have to be left on overnight. So I'm building something that can be transported in a hard case along with a 17 inch cheap monitor. 1 Linkworld 43706-228FU+P04 Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply Linkworld 43706-228FU+P04 Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail Model #:43706-228FU+P04 Item #:N82E16811164118 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy Out Of Stock Auto notify Auto-Notify11-164-118 $33.99 $33.99 1 ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Model #:M3N78-EM Item #:N82E16813131354 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $89.99 $89.99 1 AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX - Retail Model #:AD775ZWCGHBOX Item #:N82E16819103300 Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy In Stock $64.99 $64.99 1 Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK - Retail Model #:PDC24G6400ELK Item #:N82E16820220227 Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy In Stock $47.99 $47.99 2 Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive **RAID 1 of course** Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM Model #:WD3200AAJS Item #:N82E16822136098 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $49.99 $99.98 Subtotal: $336.94 |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
According to here
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...uirements.aspx it looks like you've got more than enough to handle it, and be able to upgrade to Win7 if you decide to. SC Tom "Justin" Justin@nobecauseihatespam wrote in message ... Better question, will it run it well enough to actually do work? This machine will be transported all over the world - a laptop won't work for various reasons as the machine will have to be left on overnight. So I'm building something that can be transported in a hard case along with a 17 inch cheap monitor. 1 Linkworld 43706-228FU+P04 Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply Linkworld 43706-228FU+P04 Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail Model #:43706-228FU+P04 Item #:N82E16811164118 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy Out Of Stock Auto notify Auto-Notify11-164-118 $33.99 $33.99 1 ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Model #:M3N78-EM Item #:N82E16813131354 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $89.99 $89.99 1 AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX - Retail Model #:AD775ZWCGHBOX Item #:N82E16819103300 Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy In Stock $64.99 $64.99 1 Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK - Retail Model #:PDC24G6400ELK Item #:N82E16820220227 Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy In Stock $47.99 $47.99 2 Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive **RAID 1 of course** Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM Model #:WD3200AAJS Item #:N82E16822136098 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $49.99 $99.98 Subtotal: $336.94 |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
SC Tom wrote:
According to here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...uirements.aspx it looks like you've got more than enough to handle it, and be able to upgrade to Win7 if you decide to. SC Tom Gotcha. That's what Microsoft says, but I remember back in the day they said Windows 98 would run on a 486sx 25Mhz - it was torture but it worked. I just wanted the opinion of a real world person. |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
"Justin" Justin@nobecauseihatespam wrote in message
... Better question, will it run it well enough to actually do work? This machine will be transported all over the world - a laptop won't work for various reasons as the machine will have to be left on overnight. So I'm building something that can be transported in a hard case along with a 17 inch cheap monitor. 1 Linkworld 43706-228FU+P04 Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply Linkworld 43706-228FU+P04 Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail Model #:43706-228FU+P04 Item #:N82E16811164118 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy Out Of Stock Auto notify Auto-Notify11-164-118 $33.99 $33.99 1 ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Model #:M3N78-EM Item #:N82E16813131354 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $89.99 $89.99 1 AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX - Retail Model #:AD775ZWCGHBOX Item #:N82E16819103300 Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy In Stock $64.99 $64.99 1 Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK - Retail Model #:PDC24G6400ELK Item #:N82E16820220227 Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy In Stock $47.99 $47.99 2 Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive **RAID 1 of course** Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM Model #:WD3200AAJS Item #:N82E16822136098 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $49.99 $99.98 Subtotal: $336.94 That is one nasty cheap case. If the PC is going to be moved around a lot, get something with more meat in it.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/ |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
Wether it be a Laptop or that thing your thinking of building in order for
any of them to be on all nite they both will need POWER...from a wall plug in and as such a Laptop will do it and have the added benefit of running of battery when power is not available. peter -- If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate or disruptive,please ignore it. If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) "Justin" Justin@nobecauseihatespam wrote in message ... Better question, will it run it well enough to actually do work? This machine will be transported all over the world - a laptop won't work for various reasons as the machine will have to be left on overnight. So I'm building something that can be transported in a hard case along with a 17 inch cheap monitor. 1 Linkworld 43706-228FU+P04 Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply Linkworld 43706-228FU+P04 Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail Model #:43706-228FU+P04 Item #:N82E16811164118 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy Out Of Stock Auto notify Auto-Notify11-164-118 $33.99 $33.99 1 ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Model #:M3N78-EM Item #:N82E16813131354 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $89.99 $89.99 1 AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX - Retail Model #:AD775ZWCGHBOX Item #:N82E16819103300 Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy In Stock $64.99 $64.99 1 Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK - Retail Model #:PDC24G6400ELK Item #:N82E16820220227 Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy In Stock $47.99 $47.99 2 Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive **RAID 1 of course** Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM Model #:WD3200AAJS Item #:N82E16822136098 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $49.99 $99.98 Subtotal: $336.94 |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
That is one nasty cheap case. If the PC is going to be moved around a lot, get something with more meat in it.. Good point, that's something I'll change. |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
peter wrote:
Wether it be a Laptop or that thing your thinking of building in order for any of them to be on all nite they both will need POWER...from a wall plug in and as such a Laptop will do it and have the added benefit of running of battery when power is not available. peter I would probably but a UPS locally designed for place I'm at; if it comes to that. A laptop is out of the question - for the (computing) power I need I would end up spending $3,000 - not an option. I'm also looking at a Mac Mini - but I don't think I'll go that route. |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
"Justin" wrote in message ... peter wrote: Wether it be a Laptop or that thing your thinking of building in order for any of them to be on all nite they both will need POWER...from a wall plug in and as such a Laptop will do it and have the added benefit of running of battery when power is not available. peter I would probably but a UPS locally designed for place I'm at; if it comes to that. A laptop is out of the question - for the (computing) power I need I would end up spending $3,000 - not an option. I'm also looking at a Mac Mini - but I don't think I'll go that route. $3000 = you're building a MAC? I spent just $699 at Best Buy and got a core duo laptop with 4GB RAM with Vista Home Premium installed and it runs just fine. If you're looking to save a buck and you already have a battery backup (or don't care about it) or you already have a copy of Windows, then a desktop is the way to go. If you're looking to spend at least up to $700 and you're going to move it around a lot, then a laptop is the way to go. Laptops typically have a couple hundred gigs of hard disc, while desktops come with 2x-4x as much, so if you need more for the laptop you'll want another one. I saw an ad yesterday for an external USB 1TB hard disk for $89.99. The specs you mentioned should run any OS just fine, though I'm not sure it's the best system for what you want to do with it. |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
Eric wrote:
"Justin" wrote in message ... peter wrote: Wether it be a Laptop or that thing your thinking of building in order for any of them to be on all nite they both will need POWER...from a wall plug in and as such a Laptop will do it and have the added benefit of running of battery when power is not available. peter I would probably but a UPS locally designed for place I'm at; if it comes to that. A laptop is out of the question - for the (computing) power I need I would end up spending $3,000 - not an option. I'm also looking at a Mac Mini - but I don't think I'll go that route. $3000 = you're building a MAC? I spent just $699 at Best Buy and got a core duo laptop with 4GB RAM with Vista Home Premium installed and it runs just fine. If you're looking to save a buck and you already have a battery backup (or don't care about it) or you already have a copy of Windows, then a desktop is the way to go. If you're looking to spend at least up to $700 and you're going to move it around a lot, then a laptop is the way to go. Laptops typically have a couple hundred gigs of hard disc, while desktops come with 2x-4x as much, so if you need more for the laptop you'll want another one. I saw an ad yesterday for an external USB 1TB hard disk for $89.99. The specs you mentioned should run any OS just fine, though I'm not sure it's the best system for what you want to do with it. I have a copy of Vista Ultimate thank to the Action pack. I require RAID 1. What I mean is I will be in one place for a few months then I have to pack my junk and go. |
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Will this setup Run Vista Ultimate 64?
This from Wikipedia
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, provides emergency power and, depending on the topology, line regulation as well to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available. It differs from an auxiliary or emergency power system or standby generator, which does not provide instant protection from a momentary power interruption. A UPS, however, can be used to provide uninterrupted power to equipment, typically for 5-15 minutes until an auxiliary power supply can be turned on, utility power restored, or equipment safely shut down. What you need is a Power generator to supply power in the great outdoors where plug ins don't exist or some sort of converter to run off your Car/Van/Camper system. Maybe if you told us the setting your going to ?? Laptops can be bought with RAID1..it just requires a longer search or custom build job. They can run up to 8hrs off Battery and can be recharged by means Car/Van/Camper converter also by means of Solar Panels that are now on the market.One Piece design easily transported Desktops consume more power can easily be build with RAID 1 but if taken into the great outdoors either need a very long extension cord, a car/Van/Camper power converter or a freaking Electric Generator which usually requires liquid fuel (diesel) to run.Also needs the Monitor.keyboard Mouse to be transported. Maybe you should be looking at the use of the system while you are wherever your going and build/buy according to the minimum you need to do whatever your doing?? peter -- If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate or disruptive,please ignore it. If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) "Justin" wrote in message ... peter wrote: Wether it be a Laptop or that thing your thinking of building in order for any of them to be on all nite they both will need POWER...from a wall plug in and as such a Laptop will do it and have the added benefit of running of battery when power is not available. peter I would probably but a UPS locally designed for place I'm at; if it comes to that. A laptop is out of the question - for the (computing) power I need I would end up spending $3,000 - not an option. I'm also looking at a Mac Mini - but I don't think I'll go that route. |
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