I've been having a lot of trouble with my computer for a while, and we're thinking seriously about buying a new one. Since we know *little* about computers, I have several questions.
1. What's the difference between a Celeron and Pentium processor? Is one better than the other?
2. I'm considering computers with ATA/100 hard drives (7200 RPM). Is this good, bad or ugly?
3. There's a possibility I might get my current computer working okay within the next 6 months. If I do, can I network the two with a distance of about 75 feet between them without spending a lot?
4. One computer lists the video card as integrated Intel 3D graphics, while the other lists it as Integrated Intel 3D AGP Graphics. Is there a difference, and are these good cards?
5. One lists the modem as 56K PCI voice modem. The other lists it as 56K PCI data fax modem for Windows. Differences?
6. One comes with a network adapter (Integrated 10/100 Ethernet). The other doesn't mention any. Comments on this one?
7. If I should network two computers, can I backup files from one to another?
8. Can I use my current ATA/100 5400 rpm hard drive in conjunction with the 7200 rpm drive on a new computer if I don't get the other one working?
9. Does the ATA/100 signify the speed of the drive, ot is it the rpm or both?
10. Lastly, where is a good place to buy the computer? I'm leaning towards either a Gateway or a Dell.
All help on this is *Greatly* appreciated.
Ed
1. What's the difference between a Celeron and Pentium processor? Is one better than the other?
2. I'm considering computers with ATA/100 hard drives (7200 RPM). Is this good, bad or ugly?
3. There's a possibility I might get my current computer working okay within the next 6 months. If I do, can I network the two with a distance of about 75 feet between them without spending a lot?
4. One computer lists the video card as integrated Intel 3D graphics, while the other lists it as Integrated Intel 3D AGP Graphics. Is there a difference, and are these good cards?
5. One lists the modem as 56K PCI voice modem. The other lists it as 56K PCI data fax modem for Windows. Differences?
6. One comes with a network adapter (Integrated 10/100 Ethernet). The other doesn't mention any. Comments on this one?
7. If I should network two computers, can I backup files from one to another?
8. Can I use my current ATA/100 5400 rpm hard drive in conjunction with the 7200 rpm drive on a new computer if I don't get the other one working?
9. Does the ATA/100 signify the speed of the drive, ot is it the rpm or both?
10. Lastly, where is a good place to buy the computer? I'm leaning towards either a Gateway or a Dell.
All help on this is *Greatly* appreciated.
Ed
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