[nfbcs] RAM was Re: Single or Dual Core Processor

[Nicole B. Torcolini at Home]

If possible, I would get at least 1 if not 4 gigs of RAM. Then again, it 
does depend on what kinds of programs you are running. If you are just 
running the regular Office programs and not doing too many things at once, 
you might be able to get away with less RAM.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Barbour" <jbar at barcore.com>
To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 9:13 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Single or Dual Core Processor


> Hey Peter,
>
> I have no doubt that a duo-core process would give better performance
> for programs like JAWS.
>
> However, my guess is that your friend did more than just upgrade to a
> duo-core processor when she bought a new computer.  For example, The
> process almost certainly had a higher clock speed and the new machine
> probably had quite a bit more memory.  These upgrades would also have
> a significant impact on the responsiveness of JAWS.
>
> I would say it comes down to what you'd need to give up to get a
> duo-core.  I would prioritize more memory above a duo-core.  I would
> also probably sacrefice some clock speed to get a duo core.
>
> I hope this helps,
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 10:55:20AM -0500, Peter Donahue wrote:
>> Good morning everyone,
>>
>>     I'd be curious to hear what everyone's experiences with dual core
>> processors has been compared to computers with a single core processor
>> particularly where assistive technology is concerned. We talked to a 
>> friend
>> of ours last night who now owns a PC with a dual-core processor and told 
>> us
>> that JAWS and the other assistive technology she uses works far better 
>> than
>> it did on her machine that had a single-core processor. If it were up to 
>> me
>> Mary's new machine would have a quad core processor as will my new 
>> machine
>> when I porches it hopefully next year. Maybe that's processor over-kill 
>> but
>> as more applications become more system resource-intensive if you plan 
>> ahead
>> you're one step ahead of the technology.
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
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