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| Thread ID: 109928 | 2010-05-28 02:06:00 | Need new PC advice | Danger (287) | Press F1 |
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| 888710 | 2010-05-28 02:06:00 | Hi always come here for advice and I'm sick of having computer problems . My current system is giving me problems when trying to use Integrated Mapping Map Toaster, XP Pro, the CPU gets maxed out and the program crashes, tried reinstalling it, checked out my Ram, its sposed to be 2x 512 but they both read only 448 and at different times the GHZ is 1 . 78 and then 2 . 19 so it seems to be playing up and I don't have time to muck around with it much . I can't run my mapping software properly . So I think I'll bite the bullet and ask advice on a new system . I need at least # 1GHz or greater CPU speed (actually the software works fine on slower computers, but this is the minimum we recommend) . # Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 or XP, with a minimum of 512MB, 1GB is recommended . . maptoaster . com/scripts/mt-faq/faq . dll/Article?id=3" target="_blank">www . maptoaster . com I only need the system, with Windows 7 installed I guess, don't need a monitor or anything and I don't have a lot of time to research and get my head around everything . Would like something with a bit of grunt I'm sick of mucking around trying to keep things working . Please help with some advice . Cheers . |
Danger (287) | ||
| 888711 | 2010-05-28 02:26:00 | Nearly any new PC is going to exceed those minimum requirements. So the question is, are there other applications you want to run? Gaming? Photoshop? Video editing? Otherwise just look for a bargain. But, I would make sure that application is compatable with 64bit Win7 before I bought a PC with it on. Otherwise just get the 32bit version. |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 888712 | 2010-05-28 02:31:00 | Ok I don't even know what the difference is between 32 and 64 bit or why there is a difference or which one I should get. Is Windows 7 64 bit? The Map Toaster documentation says it is compatible with Windows 7. No gaming, photoshop or video editing. | Danger (287) | ||
| 888713 | 2010-05-28 02:39:00 | Windows 7 comes in both 32 and 64 bit versions, 64 bit allows the use of more than the 3(ish) GB of RAM the 32 bit system can use. If you don't need more RAM than that, then 32 bit will be fine. If you think you might need more then go for 64 bit. But I would contact the software vendor and just confirm it is compatible with 64 bit as the website does not specifically mention it. |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 888714 | 2010-05-28 02:43:00 | You can get Win 7 32 bit or Win 7 64 bit if you use a 64 bit CPU and most new ones would be 64 bit CPUs. Win 7 64 bit will allow you to use more RAM but that does not mean the application will use same. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 888715 | 2010-05-28 03:29:00 | My current system is giving me problems when trying to use Integrated Mapping Map Toaster, XP Pro, the CPU gets maxed out and the program crashes, tried reinstalling it, checked out my Ram, its sposed to be 2x 512 but they both read only 448 and at different times the GHZ is 1 . 78 and then 2 . 19 RAM reports 448 because you have an integrated graphics chip rather than a separate graphics card so the graphics chip steals system RAM . The CPU business, I'd guess it's your motherboard . The 64bit part matters, you need to find out if the mapping software works on 64BIT never mind versions of windows, if it doesn't then you'll have to make sure you get Win 7 32bit . Get 2GB of RAM if stuck with 32bit, if not get as much as you can . DON'T get a Sempron or Celeron CPU and make sure it's at least Core 13, Core i5 is better, probably slightly overkill but hey, you want grunt this time round . . . . . . . . . . |
pctek (84) | ||
| 888716 | 2010-05-28 03:44:00 | Thanks for your advice. I have got the software working again after uninstalling my AV and reinstalling the mapping software. Currently trying another AV (comodo) to see if that works. It wasn't working with Avast or MSE installed. What you say makes sense, if I have no luck I will follow your recommendations. Thanks. | Danger (287) | ||
| 888717 | 2010-05-28 04:05:00 | How would this do? www.jbhifi.co.nz |
Danger (287) | ||
| 888718 | 2010-05-28 05:21:00 | How would this do? www.jbhifi.co.nz Hell no. It's a "brand" generic piece of **** sold by a chainstore. Go look at Playtechs website and get something real. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 888719 | 2010-05-28 05:45:00 | Ha ha cheers. Looks like I might be getting to the bottom of the problem anyway. Its a bug in the software and I have a new installer to download which should hopefully cure the problem in my mapping software. | Danger (287) | ||
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