Andy I'm doing the very same myself at the minute and about the best = supplier I've found in terms of afordability and flexability is = www.pcexpert.co.uk they let you configure just about every componnt of = the system and also have an excellent help system that talks you through = the function and options for each component. In the main of course you = think you know everything but it helps to clarify things sometimes, for = example there'sa good section on power supplies and cooling and a guide = to how much of each you might want depending on processor speed etc. = The only down side is that when configuring a machine you don't see the = relative prices of all components so you have to built a dream machine = and then adjust individual components to see what effect this has on the = price. You can save a quote and this is then saved for 5 days in which time you = can order at that price. After 5 days you have to re build as they won't = guarantee prices at that time. =20 Adrian Higginbotham Project manager, Standards British Educational Communications and Technology Agency - BECTA Tel: Direct dial 024 7679 7333 - Becta switchboard 02476-416994. Email: Adrian.Higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx Web: http://www.becta.org.uk/ BECTA, Millburn Hill Road, Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7JJ=20 -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf = Of Andy Logue Sent: 16 January 2007 23:40 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] New computer recomendations Hi all. Thinking of upgrading my computer during the next two weeks and could do = with some advice. Firstly, I've purchased both of my old computers from PC World in = Glasgow.=20 Both have been Packard Bell machines and both have required frequent = restores back to factory settings. Both came with the dreaded Norton = junk and when you restore back to factory settings, there is Norton = again defiant, like an unwanted guest at a party. My new computer will have to have no Firewall or anti-virus, as I would = like to try the NOD 32 system. My first question therefore, would I be able to purchase NOD 32 as a CD = so as to install it before going on-line? I would like to try and make use of the remaining vision I have - I am a = JAWS user, but cannot help trying to see what is on the screen. So I'd = like to purchase a large display, 20 or 22 inch if possible. Are there any issues for JAWS with respect to compatibility with larger = screens. Can anyone recommend a supplier? Can any one recommend a particular system? Below is some of my wish list: as quiet as possible as I do a lot of audio work. As large a RAM as I can afford as I often use multiple programmes. Very quick. 300 500 GB of memory. room for expansion as I fancy getting into audio editing and DVD = burning. at least 6 USb 2's. Non Wireless Keyboard and Mouse. Please add to the above list if you feel I've left something important = out. Finally, I'm willing to pay up to =A31000. Any advise very welcome. Best wishes. Andy ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=3Dunsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=3Dfaq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq