Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Computer ?

[LarryT (l02turner]

Hi Jim -
I have been having the same problem. one thing to consider is most HDs I've 
looked at are for SATA HDs and my existing HDs are IDE - so a different 
controller is needed unless I but new HD/s.

Also, if you want to use some PCI cards you'll find the newer MBs often only 
have 2 slots.

Things are still changing in the world of puters -

The ASUS seem to be high quality altho there's always lots of off brands 
with lower prices.
There's other quality MBs besides ASUS of course - the prices run from 
around $30 up to several hundred - there's probably some more than that but 
I never look at them .

Tried a used one bought from a local source - didn't completely fire up so 
I'll probably check it to see what wires I forgot to hook up ;-)  replacing 
MBs are a PITA BTW -

Sincerely,
Larry T  (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits &
Porsche Posters/Weber parts
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jim" <jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 10:30 PM
Subject: [Ferrari] Computer ?


> Ok, looks like I'm going to build a new PC.   Question is...What
> motherboard?   This will mainly be used for household apps and surfing the
> net.    I also just bought a new HD Camcorder, so I will do some light 
> video
> editing.    I'm guessing a quad core processor, so what 
> chipset/motherboard?
>
>
>
>
> Second question..I'm currently running Win2K, which is outdated.   I will
> need either XP Pro or Vista for the HD Camcorder software.  I've been
> fearful of Vista because of all the complaints with it.   How long will XP
> be supported for?
>
> Any recommendations here?
>
>
>
>
>
> JIM
>
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