Again a loaded question but looking to build a computer incase I could not rescue my hard drive but I can at least get the data now but will boot from it later to see if it is a go. Old xp so looking and waiting and waiting for the new stuff.

But one of the computer dude's mentioned quad core memory for certain boards and this was a gamer dude that said with the right apps "could" make a difference.

OK Chuck and computer geeks, really not that badly priced BUT Is it worth it. Yes, I know you need the system to support it but wondering what is the low end system and high end system going to look like???

Thanks again,

Larry

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Larry,

First, are you talking about quad core memory or are you talking about a quad core processor. There is a difference.

A quad core processor simply means four cores. Quad core memory means four memory channels.

The LGA 1155 motherboards only support dual channel memory.

The new LGA 2011 motherboards support quad channel memory.

Whether or not quad channel memory will improve the performance of DNS is up for grabs. However, it won't hurt and it may even improve the performance.

There are a couple of caveats here though:

1. The LGA 1155 socket motherboards will support either second generation Sandy Bridge processors or the new Ivy Bridge processors. However, these motherboards will not support the second generation eSandy Bridge processors, such as the Core™ i7 3960. If I'm not mistaken, and somebody can correct me, these processors require the LGA 2011 motherboards.

2. The LGA 2011 does not support, and again someone correct me if I'm wrong but according to the specs that I've seen, the standard second generation Sandy Bridge processors (i.e., Core™ i7 2600 yada yada yada).

Which one are you better off with? You are better off with the LGA 2011 socket motherboards with quad channel memory as long as your chosen CPU is supported. You can go to the Intel website and get all the specs. I just checked it recently. That is, I'm going on memory, which is why I could be off slightly in terms of the actual specifications and support for CPUs in either of these motherboard options. However, because RAM is relatively cheap, still, you're better off going with the LGA 2011 in the long run. Also, the LGA 2011 with quad channel memory supports up to 32 GB of RAM (8 x 4 GB) because there are a total of eight slots. These boards will also supports faster RAM up to 2000 MHz or greater.

The bottom line is that you simply have ensure that you match motherboard with CPU & RAM specs.

Chuck Runquist
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Chuck,

Yes quad core memory. Lunis went off in another direction.......too much moonshine I suppose??? The guy I talked with had a demo machine that he used and said games etc just fly with quad core.....

My hard drive with my old xp unit had issues again and just getting tired of it. I priced out building a unit with the "new" mother board and quad core memory but it was getting to pricey and I need a unit now since I need to be up and running tomorrow.

I went and got this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1277082&CatId=6 and going to add another 8g memory. The parts are really not bad, decent msi board. I dont care about video for medical except for digital xrays so not a big deal. Did not need the blue ray burner but oh well and the memory is newer crucial with 1066(if I am getting the numbers correct). Power supply is 550 and not 400 that the Dell xps had. This comes with windows 7 professional and I have office etc and NO BLOATWARE. It is a fresh install of the os. Plus it was cheaper yesterday then it is today.....

But if you look a half a page down you will see the one sysmax for $14500. Man, very nice looking with beautiful innards. Nice "Cool It" cooling system but don't need that or two nice video cards but nice wires etc being used.......

I am sure Dragon medical will fly on this for now. If issues then off to building one out.

Thanks,

Larry