Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software
rockysmolin at bchacc.com
Sat Oct 13 12:48:12 CDT 2007
I spend most of my time (other than responding to list mail) developing Access apps. Any advantage there? Rocky -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 10:43 AM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Build vs. Buy a PC Dual core is only faster is the application you are using a multi-threaded application. More and more programs are being developed that way. I believe all the major OSs use it like Windows and Linux. In a few years all major applications will be multithreaded. There are a lot of books out on building Java and .Net app like that. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:37 AM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Build vs. Buy a PC Is the duo core faster at 2.33GHz than a P4 at 3? Rocky -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Dan Waters Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 7:41 AM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: [dba-Tech] Build vs. Buy a PC I need a faster desktop PC. Dell has what I would like for about $1140 (Optiplex). It would have: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 Ghz, 4Mb, VT, 1333Mhz FSB Windows XP Pro 2 Gb RAM 160 SATA HD (I only use 30 Gb now) 48X32 CDRW/DVD Combo - with Roxio Creator and Cyberlink Power DVD 256 Mb ATI Radeon 2400 XT, Dual Monitor DVI or VGA Data/FAX Modem (I need to fax some documents) Audio Card (I assume) 3 yr on-site warranty No Floppy disk No Accessories No extra software Could I build a similar system for a lower price or build a better system for about the same? I would enjoy selecting components and assembling and I've ordered a book on how to do this, but if the answer is no then I should just order this from Dell and get it faster. Thanks! Dan _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.9/1067 - Release Date: 10/12/2007 6:02 PM _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.9/1067 - Release Date: 10/12/2007 6:02 PM