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farhan israk
I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough for normal windows 10 user?
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Antony Stone
1. We don't know what you regard as a "normal Windows 10 user".
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2. I would recommend more than 4Gbytes of RAM, and make certain you have 64- bit Windows. 3. See the thread on this list starting Friday 11th entitled "Minimum Specs for NVDA with Other Intensive Applications". Regards, Antony.
On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:16:38, farhan israk wrote:
I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough for --
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Gene
Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10?
What if the machine is a 32bit machine?
Also, what version of Windows is currently being
run? You may just have minor annoyances when Microsoft imposes two full
upgrades on you a year. Microsoft may slow the schedule down but we don't
know if it will, but some people have more annoying problems or even serious
ones after an imposed Microsoft upgrade on occasion. So my question is,
why do you want to upgrade? If the reason isn't pressing, you might want
to leave things as they are.
Gene
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Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer 2. I would recommend more than 4Gbytes of RAM, and make certain you have 64- bit Windows. 3. See the thread on this list starting Friday 11th entitled "Minimum Specs for NVDA with Other Intensive Applications". Regards, Antony. On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:16:38, farhan israk wrote: > I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough for > normal windows 10 user? -- This sentence contains exacly three erors. Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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Antony Stone
If you have a 32-bit version of Windows (no matter whether the machine's
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hardware is 32- or 64-bit) then it will not use more than 3Gbytes of RAM. This tends to give disappointing performance when running a screenreader alongside other applications, as well as being a waste of money for the unusable RAM. Antony.
On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:35:38, Gene wrote:
Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10? What if the machine is a 32bit --
Normal people think "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Engineers think "If it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet". Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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i read somewhere that windows 7 and layter windows 32 bit versions, support 4 gb of ram and my windows xp, only supports 3.25 gb of ram.
On 1/14/19, Antony Stone <antony.stone@nvda.open.source.it> wrote:
If you have a 32-bit version of Windows (no matter whether the machine's --
By God, were I given all the seven heavens with all they contain in order that I may disobey God by depriving an ant from the husk of a grain of barley, I would not do it. imam ali
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Gene
I doubt what you are saying is correct. Its
true that 32bit Windows is limited in memory access, as you say. But at
the same time, 32 bit versions of Windows require far less memory and I very
much doubt that Windows 10 is much more, if at all memory intensive than Windows
7 or Windows 8. Memory needs for 32bit Windows are dramatically less than
for 64bit. I don't know if this is true, but the limitation may make
Windows 10 run less efficiently if a very memory intensive program is being
used. But for typical uses, I doubt there is a problem.
All of which may have no bearing on the current
situation because the computer may be a 64 bit computer and the version of
Windows that may be upgraded to may well be 64bit. But for anyone who has
a 32bit computer who is following the thread, I think this point needs further
discussion.
Gene
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From: Antony Stone
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:37 AM
Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer hardware is 32- or 64-bit) then it will not use more than 3Gbytes of RAM. This tends to give disappointing performance when running a screenreader alongside other applications, as well as being a waste of money for the unusable RAM. Antony. On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:35:38, Gene wrote: > Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10? What if the machine is a 32bit > machine? > > Also, what version of Windows is currently being run? You may just have > minor annoyances when Microsoft imposes two full upgrades on you a year. > Microsoft may slow the schedule down but we don't know if it will, but > some people have more annoying problems or even serious ones after an > imposed Microsoft upgrade on occasion. So my question is, why do you want > to upgrade? If the reason isn't pressing, you might want to leave things > as they are. > > Gene > ----- Original message ----- > > From: Antony Stone > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:22 AM > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > 1. We don't know what you regard as a "normal Windows 10 user". > > 2. I would recommend more than 4Gbytes of RAM, and make certain you have > 64- bit Windows. > > 3. See the thread on this list starting Friday 11th entitled "Minimum Specs > for NVDA with Other Intensive Applications". > > Regards, > > > Antony. > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:16:38, farhan israk wrote: > > I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough > > for normal windows 10 user? -- Normal people think "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Engineers think "If it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet". Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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Gene
This page supports my view.
the first two answers on the page are written by
people using 32bit Windows 10. The second two answers are not clear
responses and we don't know what bit version of Windows 10 they are addressing
at which times or if they are making a proper and clear distinction in their
answers. But those who answered the question properly support my
view.
Gene
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I doubt what you are saying is correct. Its
true that 32bit Windows is limited in memory access, as you say. But at
the same time, 32 bit versions of Windows require far less memory and I very
much doubt that Windows 10 is much more, if at all memory intensive than Windows
7 or Windows 8. Memory needs for 32bit Windows are dramatically less than
for 64bit. I don't know if this is true, but the limitation may make
Windows 10 run less efficiently if a very memory intensive program is being
used. But for typical uses, I doubt there is a problem.
All of which may have no bearing on the current
situation because the computer may be a 64 bit computer and the version of
Windows that may be upgraded to may well be 64bit. But for anyone who has
a 32bit computer who is following the thread, I think this point needs further
discussion.
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: Antony Stone
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:37 AM
Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer hardware is 32- or 64-bit) then it will not use more than 3Gbytes of RAM. This tends to give disappointing performance when running a screenreader alongside other applications, as well as being a waste of money for the unusable RAM. Antony. On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:35:38, Gene wrote: > Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10? What if the machine is a 32bit > machine? > > Also, what version of Windows is currently being run? You may just have > minor annoyances when Microsoft imposes two full upgrades on you a year. > Microsoft may slow the schedule down but we don't know if it will, but > some people have more annoying problems or even serious ones after an > imposed Microsoft upgrade on occasion. So my question is, why do you want > to upgrade? If the reason isn't pressing, you might want to leave things > as they are. > > Gene > ----- Original message ----- > > From: Antony Stone > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:22 AM > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > 1. We don't know what you regard as a "normal Windows 10 user". > > 2. I would recommend more than 4Gbytes of RAM, and make certain you have > 64- bit Windows. > > 3. See the thread on this list starting Friday 11th entitled "Minimum Specs > for NVDA with Other Intensive Applications". > > Regards, > > > Antony. > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:16:38, farhan israk wrote: > > I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough > > for normal windows 10 user? -- Normal people think "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Engineers think "If it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet". Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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Antony Stone
However see https://www.quora.com/Why-does-Windows-only-show-about-3-5-GB-of-
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my-4-GB-of-RAM (linked in the list at the bottom of your article) to confirm my opinion that a 32-bit version of Windows will only use 3Gbytes (or 3.2Gbytes, as stated in the article). Antony.
On Monday 14 January 2019 at 13:03:19, Gene wrote:
This page supports my view. --
<flopsie> yes, but this is #lbw, we don't do normal Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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Gene
I wasn't disputing that. I had the impression
that Windows 10 doesn't use all 4GB, but a little less. I don't think this
is because of Windows 10 per se. I think it has to do with how much memory
32gb Windows machines can address. Regardless, the article I sent supports
my position.
Also, though companies do stupid things at times,
it would be illogical and damaging for Microsoft to release a 32 bit version of
Windows 10 that runs poorly on 32bit Windows machines. It would erode the
confidence of those who upgraded and reduce goodwill toward the company.
Gene
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From: Antony Stone
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 6:29 AM
Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer my-4-GB-of-RAM (linked in the list at the bottom of your article) to confirm my opinion that a 32-bit version of Windows will only use 3Gbytes (or 3.2Gbytes, as stated in the article). Antony. On Monday 14 January 2019 at 13:03:19, Gene wrote: > This page supports my view. > https://www.quora.com/Is-Windows-10-advisable-with-4-GB-of-RAM > the first two answers on the page are written by people using 32bit Windows > 10. The second two answers are not clear responses and we don't know what > bit version of Windows 10 they are addressing at which times or if they > are making a proper and clear distinction in their answers. But those who > answered the question properly support my view. > > Gene > ----- Orignal Message ----- > > From: Gene > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:51 AM > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > I doubt what you are saying is correct. Its true that 32bit Windows is > limited in memory access, as you say. But at the same time, 32 bit > versions of Windows require far less memory and I very much doubt that > Windows 10 is much more, if at all memory intensive than Windows 7 or > Windows 8. Memory needs for 32bit Windows are dramatically less than for > 64bit. I don't know if this is true, but the limitation may make Windows > 10 run less efficiently if a very memory intensive program is being used. > But for typical uses, I doubt there is a problem. > > All of which may have no bearing on the current situation because the > computer may be a 64 bit computer and the version of Windows that may be > upgraded to may well be 64bit. But for anyone who has a 32bit computer > who is following the thread, I think this point needs further discussion. > > Gene > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Antony Stone > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:37 AM > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > If you have a 32-bit version of Windows (no matter whether the machine's > hardware is 32- or 64-bit) then it will not use more than 3Gbytes of RAM. > > This tends to give disappointing performance when running a screenreader > alongside other applications, as well as being a waste of money for the > unusable RAM. > > Antony. > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:35:38, Gene wrote: > > Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10? What if the machine is a > > 32bit machine? > > > > Also, what version of Windows is currently being run? You may just have > > minor annoyances when Microsoft imposes two full upgrades on you a year. > > Microsoft may slow the schedule down but we don't know if it will, but > > some people have more annoying problems or even serious ones after an > > imposed Microsoft upgrade on occasion. So my question is, why do you > > want to upgrade? If the reason isn't pressing, you might want to leave > > things as they are. > > > > Gene > > ----- Original message ----- > > > > From: Antony Stone > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:22 AM > > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > > > > 1. We don't know what you regard as a "normal Windows 10 user". > > > > 2. I would recommend more than 4Gbytes of RAM, and make certain you have > > 64- bit Windows. > > > > 3. See the thread on this list starting Friday 11th entitled "Minimum > > Specs for NVDA with Other Intensive Applications". > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Antony. > > > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:16:38, farhan israk wrote: > > > I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough > > > for normal windows 10 user? -- <flopsie> yes, but this is #lbw, we don't do normal Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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Antony Stone
Oh, I do not dispute that 32-bit Windows runs much better in limited memory
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than 64-bit Windows does. Given a 64-bit machine with 2 Gbytes of RAM, running a 32-bit edition of Windows on it will perform better than running a 64-bit edition of the same version of Windows. However, I also believe that running a 64-bit edition of Windows on a machine with 8 Gbytes of RAM will perform better than a 32-bit edition running in 3 Gbytes (even if the machine itself contains 8 Gbytes). Antony.
On Monday 14 January 2019 at 13:39:48, Gene wrote:
I wasn't disputing that. I had the impression that Windows 10 doesn't use --
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Gene
But as one of the answers said on the page I linked
to, for more memory intensive activities, it may not run very well, but for
typical activities, it does. I'm paraphrasing but that's the sense of
it. My disagreement is that you said to be sure its 64 bit Windows and I'm
saying that, while that makes sense for 64bit machines with reasonable memory,
those with 32bit machines don't have to give up their machines and they can run
32bit Windows 10 unless they use memory intensive programs that a lot of people
don't use. They should have 4gb of RAM.
Gene
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From: Antony Stone
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 6:51 AM
Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer than 64-bit Windows does. Given a 64-bit machine with 2 Gbytes of RAM, running a 32-bit edition of Windows on it will perform better than running a 64-bit edition of the same version of Windows. However, I also believe that running a 64-bit edition of Windows on a machine with 8 Gbytes of RAM will perform better than a 32-bit edition running in 3 Gbytes (even if the machine itself contains 8 Gbytes). Antony. On Monday 14 January 2019 at 13:39:48, Gene wrote: > I wasn't disputing that. I had the impression that Windows 10 doesn't use > all 4GB, but a little less. I don't think this is because of Windows 10 > per se. I think it has to do with how much memory 32gb Windows machines > can address. Regardless, the article I sent supports my position. > > Also, though companies do stupid things at times, it would be illogical and > damaging for Microsoft to release a 32 bit version of Windows 10 that runs > poorly on 32bit Windows machines. It would erode the confidence of those > who upgraded and reduce goodwill toward the company. > > Gene > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Antony Stone > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 6:29 AM > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > However see > https://www.quora.com/Why-does-Windows-only-show-about-3-5-GB-of- > my-4-GB-of-RAM (linked in the list at the bottom of your article) to > confirm my opinion that a 32-bit version of Windows will only use 3Gbytes > (or 3.2Gbytes, as stated in the article). > > Antony. > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 13:03:19, Gene wrote: > > This page supports my view. > > https://www.quora.com/Is-Windows-10-advisable-with-4-GB-of-RAM > > the first two answers on the page are written by people using 32bit > > Windows 10. The second two answers are not clear responses and we don't > > know what bit version of Windows 10 they are addressing at which times > > or if they are making a proper and clear distinction in their answers. > > But those who answered the question properly support my view. > > > > Gene > > ----- Orignal Message ----- > > > > From: Gene > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:51 AM > > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > > > > I doubt what you are saying is correct. Its true that 32bit Windows is > > limited in memory access, as you say. But at the same time, 32 bit > > versions of Windows require far less memory and I very much doubt that > > Windows 10 is much more, if at all memory intensive than Windows 7 or > > Windows 8. Memory needs for 32bit Windows are dramatically less than for > > 64bit. I don't know if this is true, but the limitation may make Windows > > 10 run less efficiently if a very memory intensive program is being used. > > But for typical uses, I doubt there is a problem. > > > > All of which may have no bearing on the current situation because the > > computer may be a 64 bit computer and the version of Windows that may be > > upgraded to may well be 64bit. But for anyone who has a 32bit computer > > who is following the thread, I think this point needs further discussion. > > > > Gene > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: Antony Stone > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:37 AM > > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > > > > If you have a 32-bit version of Windows (no matter whether the machine's > > hardware is 32- or 64-bit) then it will not use more than 3Gbytes of RAM. > > > > This tends to give disappointing performance when running a screenreader > > alongside other applications, as well as being a waste of money for the > > unusable RAM. > > > > Antony. > > > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:35:38, Gene wrote: > > > Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10? What if the machine is a > > > 32bit machine? > > > > > > Also, what version of Windows is currently being run? You may just > > > have minor annoyances when Microsoft imposes two full upgrades on you > > > a year. Microsoft may slow the schedule down but we don't know if it > > > will, but some people have more annoying problems or even serious ones > > > after an imposed Microsoft upgrade on occasion. So my question is, > > > why do you want to upgrade? If the reason isn't pressing, you might > > > want to leave things as they are. > > > > > > Gene > > > ----- Original message ----- > > > > > > From: Antony Stone > > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:22 AM > > > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > > > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > > > > > > > 1. We don't know what you regard as a "normal Windows 10 user". > > > > > > 2. I would recommend more than 4Gbytes of RAM, and make certain you > > > have 64- bit Windows. > > > > > > 3. See the thread on this list starting Friday 11th entitled "Minimum > > > Specs for NVDA with Other Intensive Applications". > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > > Antony. > > > > > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:16:38, farhan israk wrote: > > > > I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram > > > > enough for normal windows 10 user? -- I thought of going into banking, until I lost interest. Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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Brian's Mail list account <bglists@...>
Personally and I'm sure there will be as many answers as there are people, I'd go for 8 meg of Ram, I have a machine with 4meg at our studio and it has the tendency to hiccup when writing audio files.
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Of course you need to start with what it is you want to do. If its browse a few web sites, email and listen to the odd audio stream or file you can get away with very underpowered gear. Sadly the way software is being built now seems to suggest that its using more resources than it needs to, but then, we cannot influence that. Brian bglists@blueyonder.co.uk Sent via blueyonder. Please address personal E-mail to:- briang1@blueyonder.co.uk, putting 'Brian Gaff' in the display name field.
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From: "farhan israk" <fahim.net.2014@gmail.com> To: <nvda@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:16 AM Subject: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough for
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I have just been sniffing around the Microsoft pages and it seems windows 7 will be no longer supported mid 2020, however just like XP that does not mean it will stop working. I was also dismayed to learn that many builds of Windows 10 are not being supported
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Even Office 2010 is going. I tend to feel with Windows 10 they need to find a better model to follow. It breaks so many things that I moved back out of ten. If they will not support older 10 series builds with security updates after just about a year or so, it seems a crazy situation to have for the home user to me. Brian. bglists@blueyonder.co.uk Sent via blueyonder. Please address personal E-mail to:- briang1@blueyonder.co.uk, putting 'Brian Gaff' in the display name field.
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From: "Gene" <gsasner@gmail.com> To: <nvda@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10? What if the machine is a 32bit machine? Also, what version of Windows is currently being run? You may just have minor annoyances when Microsoft imposes two full upgrades on you a year. Microsoft may slow the schedule down but we don't know if it will, but some people have more annoying problems or even serious ones after an imposed Microsoft upgrade on occasion. So my question is, why do you want to upgrade? If the reason isn't pressing, you might want to leave things as they are. Gene ----- Original message ----- From: Antony Stone Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:22 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer 1. We don't know what you regard as a "normal Windows 10 user". 2. I would recommend more than 4Gbytes of RAM, and make certain you have 64- bit Windows. 3. See the thread on this list starting Friday 11th entitled "Minimum Specs for NVDA with Other Intensive Applications". Regards, Antony. On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:16:38, farhan israk wrote: I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough for-- This sentence contains exacly three erors. Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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Well, it can use the extra, but its paged rather like we used to have in the old 8 bit days when if you recall they would only address 64k of ram, but huge amounts of ram started to appear. I had a half Gig machine based around a z80b, and it used paged ram, which in effect is yet another chip in the mix to do the housekeeping of swapping pages.
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Anyway, back on topic. The crux is what the envisaged use is. Brian bglists@blueyonder.co.uk Sent via blueyonder. Please address personal E-mail to:- briang1@blueyonder.co.uk, putting 'Brian Gaff' in the display name field.
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From: "Antony Stone" <antony.stone@nvda.open.source.it> To: <nvda@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer If you have a 32-bit version of Windows (no matter whether the machine's
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Antony Stone
I thought one of the main concepts behind Windows 10 is that, unlike previous
versions of Windows, it isn't something that you just install on your computer and leave it like that (maybe applying Service Packs when they get released), but instead has an inherent "rolling upgrade" so that users are expected to keep their machines updated and not be using older build versions. Antony On Monday 14 January 2019 at 15:30:39, Brian's Mail list account via Groups.Io wrote: I have just been sniffing around the Microsoft pages and it seems windows 7-- I thought I had type A blood, but it turned out to be a typo. Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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OK, then, I have a core Duo laptop still running xp with 2 gigs of memory. It can run say firefox 52 fast.
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However a Pentium 4 single core with a similar speed of bus and clock is like a slog loading up Firefox 52, as its been optimised for multi processors. I seem to recall that 32 bit machines can use 4gigs with advantages, but any more and the use is pointless. Another thing to watch for on cheap machines is the actual disc size. I've seen tiny, by today's standards, discs in laptops, as small as 120 gigs, and by the time you have all the software and data on them there is hardly any space for doing anything. My current machine bought at the end of 2015 is a quad core, non multithreaded, unfortunately, with 8 gigs of memory a 256 gig ssd and a 1 terabyte second drive. My mode of operation is to periodically shove less used data onto the hard drive, including all music etc, leaving a healthy amount of ssd for everyday use. Now nvda is a 32 bit program, and hence has some problems with multitasking I think, which is probably why you do get a core max out at times, since only one thread is running in each core at any given instant in time. I'm hoping to carry on with this hardware for another couple of years, though whether I can avoid having to use 10 is still in the breeze. If I cannot I'm in need of a nice easy to use multi account with identities and newsgroups, program. Does anyone know if OE classic has fixed its access yet? Brian bglists@blueyonder.co.uk Sent via blueyonder. Please address personal E-mail to:- briang1@blueyonder.co.uk, putting 'Brian Gaff' in the display name field.
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From: "Gene" <gsasner@gmail.com> To: <nvda@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer I doubt what you are saying is correct. Its true that 32bit Windows is limited in memory access, as you say. But at the same time, 32 bit versions of Windows require far less memory and I very much doubt that Windows 10 is much more, if at all memory intensive than Windows 7 or Windows 8. Memory needs for 32bit Windows are dramatically less than for 64bit. I don't know if this is true, but the limitation may make Windows 10 run less efficiently if a very memory intensive program is being used. But for typical uses, I doubt there is a problem. All of which may have no bearing on the current situation because the computer may be a 64 bit computer and the version of Windows that may be upgraded to may well be 64bit. But for anyone who has a 32bit computer who is following the thread, I think this point needs further discussion. Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: Antony Stone Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:37 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer If you have a 32-bit version of Windows (no matter whether the machine's hardware is 32- or 64-bit) then it will not use more than 3Gbytes of RAM. This tends to give disappointing performance when running a screenreader alongside other applications, as well as being a waste of money for the unusable RAM. Antony. On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:35:38, Gene wrote: Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10? What if the machine is a 32bit-- Normal people think "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Engineers think "If it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet". Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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I think more or less correct, though I have to say adding an extra gig to xp after 2 seemed to make no difference whatsoever!
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From: "zahra" <nasrinkhaksar3@gmail.com> To: <nvda@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer hi.
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Gene
What do you mean by when writing audio files?
And what are you describing as hiccups? I have a computer where programs
run automatically off and on because the Task Scheduler starts them. This
sometimes boggs down the processor and recording programs may mis information
when recording. But that has nothing to do with insufficient RAM.
Recording an audio file isn't
memory intensive.
Memory gets blamed for all sorts
of things and many of those things aren't the fault of memory. But for
some reason, there is a mistique about memory.
Gene
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Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer I'd go for 8 meg of Ram, I have a machine with 4meg at our studio and it has the tendency to hiccup when writing audio files. Of course you need to start with what it is you want to do. If its browse a few web sites, email and listen to the odd audio stream or file you can get away with very underpowered gear. Sadly the way software is being built now seems to suggest that its using more resources than it needs to, but then, we cannot influence that. Brian bglists@... Sent via blueyonder. Please address personal E-mail to:- briang1@..., putting 'Brian Gaff' in the display name field. ----- Original Message ----- From: "farhan israk" <fahim.net.2014@...> To: <nvda@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:16 AM Subject: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer >I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough for > normal windows 10 user? > > > >
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Well I wouldn't recomend it but I have had the misfortune to have had to do that to a core2 duo 64 bit system and a core2 duo laptop.
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Both with 2gb ram. Can it be done, yes. Is it a dream to use, no. 10 minute startups await you, slow performance, and then 2 years later your drive or board will explode and burn and you will lose everything but it can be done. An i3, well its a bit of a joke just like all the other low powered units but it can be done as long as you don't overload the system with to many tasks, 1-2 windows at most and little in background running then you can do that to. An i5 is what I'd go for, and if you use amd, I'd go for an a10 or anything with quad core. Yes I know stuff runs on lower specked systems but once you take nvda as an actual program, and a program on to p of that you actually have 2 windows open at once, add all your cloud apps, etc then well. I have had older systems which are crap with nvda running but probably fine when not probably because people that use them only use 1 window.
On 15/01/2019 12:22 AM, Antony Stone wrote:
1. We don't know what you regard as a "normal Windows 10 user".
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I agree. I have been thinking of switching to the business branch. Its the only reason I would spend the 200 bucks nz on the pro update I have more control of my system.
On 15/01/2019 12:35 AM, Gene wrote:
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