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Heat, Speed, & Sound

Speed:

Mr. Tobias Schonherr pointed out an error in my assembly of this new computer. Thank you Mr. Schonherr! I had misinterpreted the Intel manual on the DP35DP motherboard, and unwittingly installed the two memory modules in single-channel mode rather than dual-channel mode.

As I understand it, dual-channel mode enables the CPUs to make two requests on memory at one time, increasing overall memory throughput. See below. First the memory modules before and after, then the resulting Windows Experience Index before and after. The computer recognized 4 Gb of memory in each case, but you will notice that the memory sub-index jumped from 5.6 to 5.9, now as high as any other element of the system and higher than the dual-processor CPU.

Before After
Memory as originally installed Memory correctly installed
Original Windows Experience Index New Windows Experience Index

Heat:

Modern computers contain a host of self-monitoring devices, temperature monitors in particular. I installed the Intel…

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Written by Don on November 11th, 2007 with no comments.
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I think I’ll Build My Own Computer

I do need a new computer in the office; mine is a slow eight-year-old Gateway 600 MHz, with upgraded memory, disk, and operating system. It’s time for a new one that can grow with the times. Here are some specifications:

  • Quieter than my old Gateway tower, which itself really isn’t too bad but is the noisiest thing in the room when the TV is off.
  • Speedy (modern) but not “extreme”. The idea is to have a computer that will last a while and be upgradable for a while. We’re talking dual processor for sure, but maybe not quad.
  • It doesn’t have to be small - it sits on the floor next to the desk.
  • At least 2 Gb RAM, 800 MHz or more.
  • At least 250 Gb hard disk, 3 Gb/sec.
  • Windows XP Professional (preferred), Windows Vista Business otherwise.
  • Vista Business compatible for sure. I don’t even know what that means yet.
  • CD/DVD read and write dual layer.
  • Floppy (yes, I really do want a floppy, even if I never use it).
  • PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (I like my existing keyboard & mouse).
  • Vanilla audio and graphics. This machine means business, not games or entertainment.
  • Modem. Occasionally we need dialup when DSL fails.
  • Serial port.
  • Lifetime

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Written by Don on August 23rd, 2007 with no comments.
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