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130330 Walter Dnes wrote: |
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> I have 2 Dell desktops ("production" and "hot backup") |
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> that are pushing 5 or 6 years of age, and I need to replace at least one. |
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> They simply can't keep up with HD video streams... |
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> * I'm running Gentoo with full optimizations |
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> * I'm running ICEWM with no "desktop environment"; see my sig |
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> So I don't think there are any more optimizations to be had, |
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> other than a new PC. Assuming there are no showstoppers, |
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> I'll be buying another Dell. They seem to last for me. |
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Why don't you build a custom machine ? I've built 4 since 2000 : |
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it's cheaper & you get exactly what you want. |
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IIRC you live in the Toronto area : I bought all my parts |
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at Canada Computers on College St, which has an excellent website. |
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There's lots of advice via this list once you decide to try. |
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