[CQ-Contest] Contesting Computer

[Gerry Treas, K8GT]

Like Jim, I've got a K7VEM-Pro, and it's a very nice motherboard.  And
Jim, thanks for the tips and sources on curing the audible noise.

73, Gerry  K8GT

Jim Reisert AD1C wrote:

>I concur with John.  I built a couple of these machines last winter, albeit
>with a different motherboard (K7VEM-Pro).  It's a good compromise in being able
>to use an ISA card (like a 16-bit Soundblaster that K6STI's RITTY software
>requires), yet you can still run a fast AMD processor and the whole package
>won't set you back a whole lot.
>
>Remember, most DOS-based software requires a separate IRQ for each interrupt,
>while most cards with Windows drivers can share a single interrupt.  In other
>words, those interrupt-sharing cards won't work as you expect with DOS
>software, so you better be able to put a 2-port or 4-port ISA card in your
>system.
>
>Finally, think about audible noise!  I generally replace the power supply fan
>and case fan(s) with quieter parts from PC Power and Cooling.  Get a video card
>like the Nvidia MX440 or 5200 that has a passive heat sink (i.e. no fan). 
>Seagate makes some low-noise drives (Barracuda IV series).  The less noise in
>the shack, the less fatigue during a contest.
>
>73 - Jim AD1C
>
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