Different Systems for Different User (August 1999)

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Different Systems for Different User (August 1999)

           1. The Power User
           2. Corporate/Small Business User
           3. Home User

     

    The Power User

    Performs demanding tasks that call for a robust system. This PC is one of the best that money can buy.

    You Are. . .

        * a Web or multimedia developer working in an office environment.
        * a graphics arts professional involved with desktop publishing or image editing.
        * a corporate executive who needs a powerful machine for creating presentations, reports, and complex spreadsheets.
        * a technically sa...This TV Show is available upon demand...This means if you want the download link for this show, you should  reply here and we will reply  for you the download link ASAP...So please if you want to download this please don't hesitate reply here and we will be more than happy to post it for you....y home user into digital photography, digital video, or Web authoring.
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    You Need. . .

        * Pentium III/500MHz or higher processor
        * 128MB or more RAM
        * 12GB to 25GB Ultra DMA/66 hard disk
        * 2-D/3-D graphics accelerator (ATI Rage 128, Matrox G400, or nVidia RIVA TNT-2 chip set recommended), 32MB video RAM
        * 19-inch monitor (0.26-mm mask pitch maximum; 1,280-by-1,024 resolution at 85-Hz refresh minimum) or 18-inch LCD (1,280-by-1,024 resolution at 60-Hz refresh minimum)
        * cable or DSL modem (56.6K V.90 modem in areas where high-speed service is unavailable)
        * DVD-RAM drive, or a 6X DVD-ROM drive plus a CD-RW drive  hardware
        * DVD decoder
        * 3-D sound card
        * Three-piece surround-sound speaker set
        * Reliable and easy to operate backup system, if CD-RW drive is too slow for you
        * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (office); Windows 98 (home)   
        * Superior warranty and technical support

    Cost: $2,500 and up

    Corporate/Small Business User

    You Are. . .

        * a small-business or home user looking for a cost-effective PC for typical computer chores: word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, Web access.
        * an IT director charged with specifying machines for the company workforce.

    You Need. . .

        * Pentium III/500 or Celeron/466 processor
        * 64MB to 128MB RAM (128MB minimum for a Windows NT system)
        * 6GB to 12GB Ultra DMA/33 hard disk
        * 4MB to 16MB 2-D/3-D graphics accelerator
        * 17-inch monitor (0.26-mm mask pitch maximum; 1,024-by-768 resolution at 85-Hz refresh minimum)
        * 10/100 Ethernet adapter or 56.6K V.90 modem in areas where high-speed service is unavailable)
        * easy-access chassis with slide-out components
        * 32X CD-ROM drive or 6X DVD-ROM drive with hardware decoder
        * Microsoft Windows 98 or NT
        * basic 16-bit audio with business-audio speakers
        * good warranty, one-year on-site service

          Cost: $1,800 and up

    Home User

    Home PCs come in a host of flavors and configurations, and prices vary widely. You have good options at several price levels.

    Option #1

    You are...

        *

          buying a primary PC for your family for a variety of tasks: Web surfing, game playing, home finance, graphics scanning, or working at home.

    You need...

        * Pentium III/450, Celeron/466 or AMD K6-II/400 processor
        * 128MB RAM
        * 10GB Ultra DMA/33 hard disk
        * 16MB 2-D/3-D graphics accelerator
        * 17-inch monitor (0.28-mm mask pitch maximum; 1,024-by-768 resolution at 85-Hz refresh minimum)
        * 56.6K V.90 modem (or network card for cable or DSL modem where high-speed service is available)
        * 6X DVD-ROM drive
        * 100MB or 250MB Iomega Zip Drive (or other system backup device)
        * 3-D sound card

    Cost:  $1,500 and up

    Option #2

    You Are. . .

        *

          putting together a killer game system.

    You Need (For The Gamer). . .

        * Pentium III/450 processor
        * 128MB or more RAM
        * 10GB to 20GB Ultra DMA/66 hard disk
        * 32MB 2-D/3-D graphics accelerator (ATI Rage 128 or nVidia TNT-2 chip set recommended)
        * 19-inch monitor (0.28-mm mask pitch maximum; 1,024- by-768 resolution at 85-Hz refresh)
        * cable or DSL modem (where high-speed service is available)
        * 6X DVD-ROM drive
        * 3-D sound card
        * five-piece speaker system w/sub-woofer
        * force-feedback joystick
        * Microsoft Windows 98

    Cost: $2,800 and up

    Option #3

    You are...

        * looking for a PC for a parent or grandparent so you can be in touch via e-mail with minor wordprocessing.
        * in the market for a bare-bones PC to get on the Internet and do wordprocessing for the lowest cost.

    You need...

        * AMD or Celeron processor
        * 32MB RAM
        * 2GB to 4GB hard disk
        * 4MB video RAM
        * 15inch or 17inch monitor
        * 56.6K V.90 modem
        * available PCI slot for high-speed modem upgrade
        * 24X CD-ROM drive
        * stereo speakers

    This is to be considered a "disposable" computer. Do not plan to upgrade or plan for multi-purpose use.

    Cost: $700