jaybaz [MS] WebLogWe believe in nothing.A formula for a home platform- March 28, 2007 In Picking a home PC platform I described my requirements for my ideal home PC platform. I've put together a "system formula" - a list of parts to use when building a machine. The first decision to make is to select a CPU socket. This in turn confines you to a certain set of motherboards, a certain set of CPUs, and a certain type of memory. I ended up going with "Socket AM2".. It supports low-power "Manila" processors starting at 1.6GHz ($40), so the cost of entry...http://blogs.msdn.com/jaybaz_ms/archive/2007/03/28/a-formula-for-a-home-platform.aspx Picking a home PC platform- March 12, 2007 In my home, I a bunch of computers. ENVY - used by everyone, has the best CPU, RAM, video card, monitor, etc. WRATH - alternate PC for when ENVY is busy. Usually running Age of Mythology for my 5yo. PRIDE - sits OFF most of the time, but is available when there are suddenly a lot of people in the house LUST - a tiny Sony Vaio laptop, usually OFF because it's way too slow running WinXP. Sometimes useful for MS Streets & Trips in the car. HTPC1 - The media center...http://blogs.msdn.com/jaybaz_ms/archive/2007/03/12/picking-a-home-pc-platform.aspx |