Always go for more RAM if you can. It's a cheap investment.
I have 8th or 9th generation I5 and I7 processors, and with all the stuff I
do, I see little differences between them.
The killer for great performance is an SSD. I use only Samsung SSDs,
because then you can optimize with Samsung Magician.
I get amazing performance that way. Windows 10 Pro boots in about 3-5
seconds, and running huge apps like Adobe Photoshop takes
just a little more than that.
SSDs are dirt cheap these days.
73,
Gerry W1VE
On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 12:01 PM af5cc@fidmail.com <af5cc@fidmail.com>
wrote:
> Along these lines I have a somewhat related question. If one was going to
> get a new computer to use mainly for surfing the internet and some word
> processing-nothing really intensive in processing power, which would be
> better:
>
>
>
> 1. A less powerful processor, like the Intel I3 with more RAM, like 12GB
> or 16GB.
>
> 2. A more powerful processor, like the Intel I5 or I7 with 8GB of RAM?
>
>
>
> 73 John AF5CC
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Gerry Hull" <vy1aaa@vy1ja.ca>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 8:37am
> To: "Ron Notarius W3WN" <wn3vaw@verizon.net>
> Cc: "CQ-Contest@contesting.com" <CQ-Contest@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] new hamshack computer
>
> I have sold about 30 Lenovo M93P Tiny computers to ham friends.
>
> The typical model is an I5, with 8GB of Ram, and a very fast 256GB SSD.
> This box is very small, typically fitting on the back of monitors.
> I put Win 10 pro on them.
>
> Why are they good for ham radio?
>
> - Typically, THREE Video outs -- VGA + Two Displayport (mechanical
> conversion to HDMI). The onboard Intel video will drive 3 4K monitors no
> issue.
> - 5 USB 3.0 high-speed ports.
> - Built-in Audio.
> - Gigabit Ethernet (some have wifi, but the I5 units typically it's only
> 2.5 GHz)
>
> I use this as my ham computer every day, and I run:
> - N1MM+ with spectrum window + RSP1
> - FT8, other digital software,
> - SmartSDR when connecting to remote Flex stations.
> - SDRConsole.
>
> No hiccups, very fast <5 second boot time.
>
> Prices range from about $135 to $160. Replacing memory with 16M cost about
> $60.
> However, in my daily use I don't see much difference. This is short
> money to get a
> great ham experience.
>
> You can find em on eBay.
>
> 73,
>
> Gerry W1VE
>
> On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 2:33 PM Ron Notarius W3WN via CQ-Contest <
> cq-contest@contesting.com> wrote:
>
> > Small profile workstation, on the lines of a Lenovo or Dell Ultra Small
> > Form Factor.
> > Including:
> > - A mounting bracket to put it on the back of one of the monitors, to
> > save desk space and reduce clutter.
> > - Wireless keyboard and mouse convenient but not essential.
> > - Since most of these are two small to have one internally, an external
> > CD/DVD for those occasions where I need one.
> > - A real COM port would also be beneficial, for connecting to the rigs
> > with a minimum of fuss.
> > - Dual video outputs (DisplayPort preferred).
> > - Gigabit Ethernet port essential; WiFi nice as well, but since the
> > shack is already wired...
> > - 32 GB or RAM and at least a 500 GB solid state drive.
> > Well, it is a wishlist...
> > 73
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jamie WW3S <ww3s@zoominternet.net>
> > To: reflector cq-contest <CQ-Contest@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Sun, Nov 20, 2022 9:35 pm
> > Subject: [CQ-Contest] new hamshack computer
> >
> > If Santa was to bring you a new pc for the shack, what would you wish
> for?
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