With all due respect, most (not all if you look hard enough) current
desktop computers on the market today exceed those requirements.
On 11/25/2011 9:27 PM, Neal Campbell wrote:
I don't think Passmark scores play such a large role in the decision point.
Personally, the minimum system I would
I used to build my own as well, in fact is was a part time business for
me (buy a few sub assembly's, plug them together, mount a few things,
run a CD that configures everything) but now I find that just buying a
PC on sale or one that is not necessarily the latest and greatest is
more cost
Writer's remorse, a better analogy would have been about as difficult
as adding RX2 to my SDR-5000 :^)
On 11/26/2011 8:58 AM, Ross Stenberg wrote:
I used to build my own as well, in fact is was a part time business
for me (buy a few sub assembly's, plug them together, mount a few
things, run
At 10:27 PM 11/25/2011, Neal Campbell wrote:
...
Personally, the minimum system I would consider is 2.6GHz dual core
processor with at least 1MB of L2 or L3 cache, 2GB of memory with WIn7 x86
or higher.
Neal, are you saying that Win7 is the _preferred_ opsys, or just that
_if_ you use it,
Sure, you can get some really good deals on nice PC's for 400 bucks, I
won't argue that. My contention is that even now, that same 400 bucks
will net you a MORE powerful PC than the one in the store by putting it
together yourself. Then again, I already have Windows 7, and where
possible I
Oh and BTW.if you do need a copy of Windows 7, you can save money by
buying the OEM version from a place like TigerDirect over buying a
copy from a Wally World or a Big Box store like Buy More errr oops I
mean Best Buy!
73,
Michael
On 11/26/2011 10:36 AM, Michael Tondee wrote:
Sure, you
I ran my Flex 5000A on a single core 3.0 GHz Pentium with 1 GB of RAM
running XP/SP2 for the first year. My experience was similar to Jim's.
It ran PowerSDR fine and typically displayed between 18% - 22% CPU
utilization when I was not multi-tasking. If I opened up other
applications such as
Just remember that OEM copies do not allow any support from Microsoft
(thats why its cheaper). You are supposed to call your OEM (the company
that supplied your system) for any support queries including Microsoft.
Just remember and realize you will not get very far with their Customer
Service
quote
Just remember that OEM copies do not allow any support from Microsoft (thats
why its cheaper). You are supposed to call your OEM (the company that supplied
your system) for any support queries including Microsoft.
Just remember and realize you will not get very far with their Customer
To each their own. Neal's point is certainly well taken for those who
think they might have occasion to depend on customer support but
personally I never use it. I find easy to research problems on the web
and figure out things myself but of course, I've been fooling around
with Windows for
If you're _at all_ computer literate, and know about these neat things
called books and Google, I see NO reason to buy a retail copy of
Windows. There are so many independent websites about Windows, along
with free access to the Microsoft Knowledge Base and numerous forums,
that you shouldn't
On 11/26/2011 8:36 AM, Michael Tondee wrote:
Sure, you can get some really good deals on nice PC's for 400 bucks, I
won't argue that. My contention is that even now, that same 400 bucks
will net you a MORE powerful PC than the one in the store by putting
it together yourself.
You may well be
I forgot to answer the other half of your question. With my single core
Pentium there was no problem running PowerSDR 2.x.x along with things
like VAC and Ham Radio Deluxe with any of its associated programs such
as the logbook and DM-780. The CPU utilization would creep up to +35%
but it
What some of you may or may not know is that the terms of use for OEM copies is
that if ever decide to upgrade your motherboard, the OEM will not reactivate.
If you build one computer and nothing fails and you do not plan to upgrade your
motherboard, then OEM is right for you, but if you want
AND -- I think this has changed within the last year or so -- the OEM
license does not permit you to install it on a machine for your own use.
The machine with an OEM version must be sold to a person not related to you.
Alan NV8A
On 11/26/11 12:06 pm, Neal Campbell wrote:
Just remember
That's not exactly correct.
Microsoft *will* allow a limited number of reuses of the disc to allow
for some system upgrades and hardware failures. I think the number is
either 3 or 5 in one year. After that you have to call them and explain
why you're reinstalling it.
I've used the same
The deal is that Microsoft tracks the CPU ID with the serial number. You
can indeed move it judiciously but you often have to talk with someone at
Microsoft. I haven't seen a pattern on this but if you have accidentally
installed the wrong serial number on a machine, its worth it to talk to
Gary: Somewhere along the line VOX on VAC was broken. I wrote a KB on remothing
your Flex using Teamviewer. Everything in the KB is still applicable today.
However, the VOX stopped working on VAC a few versions back. I have tried
checking various boxes, etc, but it doesnt work on VAC.
Harry
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Alan NV8A n...@charter.net wrote:
the OEM license does not permit you to install it on a machine for
your own use
The local Micro Center store sells OEM Windows when you buy the parts to
make a machine. They are licensed Microsoft copies,
On 11/26/2011 10:58 AM, Robert KB6QXM wrote:
What some of you may or may not know is that the terms of use for OEM copies is
that if ever decide to upgrade your motherboard, the OEM will not reactivate.
If you build one computer and nothing fails and you do not plan to upgrade your
Some amp instructions caution against tuning at low power and then increasing
drive without fine tuning the settings. In contrast it is generally OK to
reduce drive to lower power after tuning at a higher level. Using the 10 watt
tune' on the Flex radios as an initial step works OK but best
On 11/26/11 02:08 pm, Tony Estep wrote:
the OEM license does not permit you to install it on a machine for
your own use
The local Micro Center store sells OEM Windows when you buy the parts to
make a machine. They are licensed Microsoft copies, completely legal. Micro
found and purched tower computer
3.2 ghz processor
3 g ram
windows 7
320 g hd
cost $200.00
now trying to get glitches out and system peaked
Made two contacts this afternoon washinton St -18 at 2w
Tx St -9 at 2w
Thanks for al the input and advice
system now runs under 75% cpu
73 Don
On 11/26/11 03:30 pm, I wrote:
The unrelated provision is at:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/whats-the-difference-between-windows-7-retail-and/4737adfe-8a76-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?msgId=c7a94ab1-a076-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5
(The second answer down
Can you give a reference for this? I'd like to read it myself.
Best Regards, Eric (W1EL)
On 11/26/2011 12:58 PM, Robert KB6QXM wrote:
What some of you may or may not know is that the terms of use for OEM copies is
that if ever decide to upgrade your motherboard, the OEM will not reactivate.
Disregard, I should have read the rest of todays posting before responding.
Regards, Eric
Original Message
Subject:Re: [Flexradio] Win 7 oem
Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:14:51 -0500
From: Eric Lowell elow...@satnetmaine.com
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Can you
I think this is ridiculous. Just another example of corporate greed.
There is absolutely no reason why a computer hobbyist who is capable of
putting together and maintaining his own PC should not be able to save a
few bucks by loading an OEM copy of Windows on it. Stuff like this irks
me when
On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 2:15 PM, Jack Haverty j...@3kitty.org wrote:
QtRadio is a client SDR program, which
can access SDR servers across LAN or WAN (Internet). The servers supported
include softrocks, hpsdr, Ettus USRP and Perseus. The QtRadio client can
run on Windows (Rx only at
I tried some experiments with my bottom of the bunch computer and the 3000
today.
I ran resource monitor while running the 3000 and yes, with windows 7 64 bit
I am into the swap file with 2 gig of memory if I run a high sample rate. I
look ok at 48000.
Must be a windows thing as it shows I am
I have looked, but not found, Knowledge Base and WIKI articles on marrying
Flex + Echolink.
I have Echolink working fine thru my router ports, and it receives the Echo
Test server fine, but I can't seem to get the transmit audio back out to
Echolink.
My setup is
Mic ---External
At 09:11 11/26/2011, Peter G. Viscarola wrote:
quote
Just remember that OEM copies do not allow any support from
Microsoft (thats why its cheaper).
Did you know that studies have shown that tech support from Call a
Psychic are more satisfying than MS tech support?
Neither was able to answer
Hi HI
I like to think I am better than a psychic but you never know until you
call one and see I guess!
73
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Dave Gomberg da...@wcf.com wrote:
At 09:11 11/26/2011, Peter G. Viscarola wrote:
quote
Just remember that OEM copies do not allow any support from
Just realized I've had the Flex-5000a for three years, and I am still having
fun!
Initially I needed some upgrading having been accustomed to knocking off the
rough edges with software to make things work. My first PC for the Flex-5000a
wasn't much good because I ignored the recommendations
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 8:32 PM, Neal Campbell abrohamn...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi HI
I like to think I am better than a psychic but you never know until you
call one and see I guess!
Don't you know? The psychic already knows you have a problem and calls you.
--
Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL
3191
Brett-- I just checked out the NewEgg computer you linked and it looks
great. I hadn't heard of the FX series processors, and it looks great.
I have a AMD Phenom II, built about 1.5 years ago, and the FX is even
more advanced, next gen. FX has lots of L2 and L3 cache, should be a
killer.
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