Re: e-clerk computer options

[Adel Hanna <hanna@graphics.lcs.mit.edu>]

Jon,
I also recommend getting the ATI 128MB card instead.
When are you planning to order this machine?



On Mon, 19 May 2003, Jonathan Wolfe wrote:

> Common specs:
>
> Dual 2.80GHz Intel Xeons
> 2GB RAM
> ATI Radeon 32MB VGA card
> 146GB SCSI hard drive
>
> There are two Dell workstations that fit these specs, the 450
> workstation and the 650 workstation.  The 650 is $200 more expensive for
> the same configuration, but contains 2 built-in firewire ports, has a
> built-in SCSI controller, and 2 extra PCI slots.  It's possible that the
> firewire ports would be useful for peripherals like the video camera,
> but we could always just get a PCI card for that.  The extra ports and
> slots would be more useful for upgrades, it seems.
>
> I hope to catch up with Adel today about the price from Dell's website
> and if it's worthwhile to look for other vendors.
>
> -Jon
>
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