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| 774929 | 2009-05-18 08:26:00 | OK, I am bracing myself for a dozen different opinions - but promise to appreciate them all.... I have a 19" AOC monitor coming up for 6 years old.... still performs fine but I would like bigger (bigger is better - OK? VBG).... I have decided my present system probably wont support 24 or 26 inch VDU so am looking at upgrading my system and monitor. I don't use it for games... mostly I surf the Net and have embroidery software. I have decided on a budget of say $1800 for the system plus $700/800 for a bigger monitor.... My nearest centre is Hamilton.... Advice on suppliers and systems please.... TIA Bryden |
Bryden (4161) | ||
| 774930 | 2009-05-18 08:30:00 | Whats the specs of the current system? | stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 774931 | 2009-05-18 08:31:00 | How do you know it wont support a 24-26' LCD? If its got the connections, it'll work | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 774932 | 2009-05-18 08:39:00 | What are the specs of the current system? Maybe upgrading a few parts will allow you to run a nice big high def monitor. How about this for the PC: www.computerlounge.co.nz Free Shipping anywhere in NZ. My opinion is 1800 is absolute overkill for a machine used for surfing the net and embroidery software:p 1200 would provide plenty of power and will easily run a 24"/26" screen. For monitor recommendations: www.playtech.co.nz www.playtech.co.nz www.playtech.co.nz www.playtech.co.nz Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 774933 | 2009-05-18 08:52:00 | Bryden, My partner uses her computer mainly for surfing and doing Virtual CrossStitch using PhotoImpact x3. I have lately built her a new pc but mainly because the old one was getting old:) Build cost was well under $1000 so even if you wish to buy ready made, then why don't you look at online builders like Computer Lounge in Auckland who will do everything for you including shipping. www.computerlounge.co.nz They also supply monitors of all sizes.:) |
minster (9180) | ||
| 774934 | 2009-05-18 09:30:00 | Well my system is coming up for 3 years old so I assumed (maybe incorrectly?) that it would not support new technology. I am running W XP Home SP3, processor 1850 AMD Pentium 4, 256 kb primary memory cache, 1024 kb secondary, plenty of free h/d space, system model Compaq Presario 061 EG215AA-ABG (whatever all that means!), Board MSI Amethyst-M 1.0, Bus Clock 200 megahertz, BIOS Phoenix Technologies 3.35, memory modules 1024 megabytes installed memory, 512 megabyte module size - 1 installed, 256MB module size - 2 installed. One memory socket empty.... Display NVIDIA GeForce6600 - is that enough info? TIA Bryden |
Bryden (4161) | ||
| 774935 | 2009-05-18 09:32:00 | Ok...that system *might* run a 24"/26" screen but you would have a few performance issues. Ditch upgrading. Its probably using AGP and all these old parts will cost money. |
Blam (54) | ||
| 774936 | 2009-05-18 09:44:00 | My opinion is 1800 is absolute overkill for a machine used for surfing the net and embroidery software:p $1200 would provide plenty of power and will easily run a 24"/26" screen. Have to agree with Blam here. Most late model computers with 2GB of Ram or more and an average (at least) Graphics card will give you more than the power you need. www.computerlounge.co.nz System above with XP installed looks to me like it would suit you:) |
minster (9180) | ||
| 774937 | 2009-05-18 10:23:00 | Thanks for the help - Monitor - I want speakers built in - suggestions? TIA Bryden |
Bryden (4161) | ||
| 774938 | 2009-05-18 10:29:00 | Hi, Brydon. A little something I learned a while back while trying to establish if a potential new monitor would be supported by the existing somewhat older graphic card I had. Go to 'Control Panel'. Click on 'Display', 'Settings', 'Advanced', 'Monitor, Uncheck the 'Hide modes that this monitor cannot display, then go back to 'Settings' and see what the highest resolution is that you can 'slide' to. (When you've noted that, go back and check the box by the same method. After that exercise I went and bought a ViewSonic VX2233WM, which I'm very happy with. Cheers. | A Team (13613) | ||
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