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art2stitches
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| 11 Jun 2008 7:17 AM |
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| Hello to all interested parties, I am in the process of having my dream computer built. I am asking for your input on what you would recommend that I be sure to include and specify to this company in regards to speed, memory, ram, graphics card, etc.... What have you found that you need more of in order for your Wilcom to run optimally along with Corel Graphics programs. Thank you. |
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starwhizz777
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| 12 Jun 2008 5:52 AM |
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hi
Most go for quadcore now,with the maximum ram.
Good graphics cards come standard in most gaming computer systems.
One thing that can assist , is to go for the good processor,and ram, but have a smaller main drive...maybe 100GB. You can then have a bigger usb external drive for storing stuff thats not really in use all the time,and just keep your main stuff on the main drive.
Most go for a huge main drive..but once that fills a bit, things get slow because the processor has to read all that before carrying out the commands.
When I had XP..I had a small main drive..and external 80GB that was always on,and another external 300GB that was switched off ( I turned that on occasionally to add stuff)
Wilcom would start up in approx 20 seconds as opposed to the normal 1 min..it was that fast. I have Vista now,on a new computer, off the shelf..its duo core,and not bad..It was much cheaper than getting one custom built..If you can do custom at a reasonable price though, thats really great.
Keeping your main drive uncluttered , will allow your computer to function at really high speed overall. If you have a fast computer,high ram,a good processor and a HUGE drive..it may work ok while u have a few programs ..but as you add stuff, it'll begin to lag. Having and optimizing the use of a SMALLER main drive, can really help you though.
At present, you may hear that some experience slowdowns when wilcom/corel are both in operation..this is because both are vector based,and the calculations in vector based programs are very high. If youre working with intense graphics, and high resolution operations, you can experience lockups even in a good system.
I'd advise to try to get the best setup, but not to overspend on your dream setup, because the sad part is..technology is changing so fast that the lifespan is approx 6 months before you begin to hear stuff is obsolete.
While quadcore (4 core) is the thing now..I heard in 2009, we may see a new 8 core chipset with each processor calculating independently, yet simultaneously..and thats said to make vector calculations very easy. The current processors dont operate independently,and divide the tasks...The new should be an awesome power.
Im not a fundi on the exact specs..but I try to check on new stuff..
Im very miffed that my laptop is suddenly 'outdated'..but thats life nowadays..
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art2stitches
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| 12 Jun 2008 10:28 PM |
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Thanks so much for your generous answer. I will be sitting down with my tech pretty soon and I will have your advice printed to take with me.
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starwhizz777
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| 14 Jun 2008 1:28 PM |
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hi
Yw...
While you're at it.
You can also look into getting the external drives that feature automatic backup software
( www.iomega.com ) there are others too.
I still have the 2 external drives.
The one thats always switched on automatically backs up my important folders from the C drive.
The one thats switched off, I turn on periodically to copy the other external drive.
The reason I keep the one switched off, is because of power fluctuations etc..just in case theres some spike, although I also have an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with a built in regulator.
You can check into those too, because thats another essential of a good system.
The benefit of the UPS , with built in power regulation is that its constantly protecting your motherboard etc against electric knocks. Power fluctualtions direct from a plugpoint have many fluctuations that you may not notice visibly. ( UPS is great, to have with your items like TV etc too..because that actually protects,and extends the lifespan of your appliances. There are different load capabilities/battery time which you can choose from as you need)
The external drives are nice for backups because the files are updated and overwritten as necessary. Every so often, you can copy that to a cd/dvd and store those. You'll find automatic backup great, because you just set it all up once,and its automated after that, so nothing to remember. You can also edit/update the folders additions, or schedules at any time.
Theres no really foolproof way to backup , but taking the reasonable precautions can ensure you suffer no major info loss.
You can also look into NORTON GHOST software , or othe types that create a mirror image of your entire drive, including all installed programs and registry. If you have a bad crash, you just copy that to a harddrive, and everything is back there including all programs you installed..as if the crash never happened. This can save you hourssss of time in reinstallations.
( I need to take my own advice on this aspect..lol)
Some also opt for online storage,and in some places thats really handy, if you have freak weather conditions or if something happens and you lose your system.
Best wishes on your new system
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art2stitches
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| 15 Jun 2008 1:31 AM |
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| Thank you, again! I found a company called "Carbonite" that does this very thing for backing up to offsite server and it is automatic. K |
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