Why does Logos 4 have extreme computer requirements?
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DouglasEStephens said:
I'm still hoping for the kind of optimization that will make L4 run more acceptably on a dual-core machine
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Grace & Peace,
Bill
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BillS said:DouglasEStephens said:
I'm still hoping for the kind of optimization that will make L4 run more acceptably on a dual-core machine
+1BTW, it does seem as if L4 has improved a bit on my laptop with the past couple of service releases. And Bob did say they were working on that so I expect it to keep getting gooder and gooder.
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Douglas,
With what you've learned about L4 and your new system I was wondering if you think the laptop I am thinking about purchasing would be just as "gooder" as your new system. Here are the specs:
IntelCore i7 1.6GHz; 4GB of DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8); 320 GB SATA 7200 rpm Hard Drive; NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M w/ 512mb of dedicated memory.
Thanks for the help,
Chris
"If heaven ain't a gift I ain't gettin' in." - Lecrae Moore
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Chris Hulshof said:
Douglas,
With what you've learned about L4 and your new system I was wondering if you think the laptop I am thinking about purchasing would be just as "gooder" as your new system. Here are the specs:
IntelCore i7 1.6GHz; 4GB of DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8); 320 GB SATA 7200 rpm Hard Drive; NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M w/ 512mb of dedicated memory.
Thanks for the help,
Chris
I expect that system would be pretty nice. However, let me state a few things. 1) Laptops seldom perform quite as well as desktops with similar configurations. However, they are getting pretty close. 2) I've heard of some L4 users who have problems even on monster systems, which leads me to believe that chipsets and other components on the motherboards or other subsytems may contribute to part of the "sluggish" problem.
That said, your system sounds great. What brand is it? What size is the screen?
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I'm lookin' at an Alienware M15x (or the M17x if I'm patient enough and can swing the extra dollars). The M15x has a 15" screen and the 17" has a 17 inch screen. I was trying to aim for the high end components of a gaming laptop. Plus, a former student of mine works for Alienware since before Dell bought 'em so he's been kind enough to keep me updated as to what I might expect in an updated M17x or the M11x (think netbook size with gaming laptop power).
Chris
"If heaven ain't a gift I ain't gettin' in." - Lecrae Moore
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Chris Hulshof said:
Douglas,
With what you've learned about L4 and your new system I was wondering if you think the laptop I am thinking about purchasing would be just as "gooder" as your new system. Here are the specs:
IntelCore i7 1.6GHz; 4GB of DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8); 320 GB SATA 7200 rpm Hard Drive; NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M w/ 512mb of dedicated memory.
Thanks for the help,
Chris
I have a simular laptop, same CPU, 8GB of DDR3, 720 rpm HDD, and same graphics card w/ 1 GB memory and L4 runs great on it. I would thing this system would run well also.
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Keith,
You have the two upgrades I would like to be able to make - the 8GB of DDR3 Memory and the 1GB memory in the Graphic Card. Both are a little out of my price range right now but I could add them later. What brand and size screen is your laptop?
Chris
"If heaven ain't a gift I ain't gettin' in." - Lecrae Moore
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Chris Hulshof said:
Keith,
You have the two upgrades I would like to be able to make - the 8GB of DDR3 Memory and the 1GB memory in the Graphic Card. Both are a little out of my price range right now but I could add them later. What brand and size screen is your laptop?
Chris
Chris,
This guy knows what he's talking about. He's the main person that I credit with preventing me from making the mistake of buying a lessor system than I did. The components I ended up selecting are all "gaming grade." I don't plan to use this system for that but it is nice that it has the capabilities. L4 sure shines on it. That was my main goal.
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I purchased the HP dv7t Quad edition. This model comes with a 17in screen. When it comes to screen size you really need to ask yourself how you are going to use your laptop. L4 always is better on a larger screen, but larger screens come with the price of heavier weight and sometimes less battery life. The one or two times a year that I fly I always say to myself, "I am going to purchase a 15in next time", but during the rest of the year I am saying to myself, "I sure am glad that I have this nice wide screen." So for me, purchasing a 17in laptop made more sense, however, if you are going to be flying a lot and having to carry a laptop around airports I would strongly recommend a 15in.
One other advantage of a 17in is the larger keyboard, if you have larger hands it makes typing much easier.
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P. Keith Larson said:
One other advantage of a 17in is the larger keyboard, if you have larger hands it makes typing much easier.
A 15" also has full size keys, although there are some tradeoffs (on some 17" notebooks, there's even room for a numeric keypad).
However, as you point out, how we use it is the key.
I've downsized to a single computer--for church & home. There's SO MUCH less to keep in sync (Outlook will dowload email from both to the single notebook)! To help make it work for me, I have a docking station at home & work offices, with ergo keyboards & large monitors on each. So the only time I'm limited to the 15" screen is when I'm traveling--when I want it light, anyway.
But as you say, Keith, the key is in how we use it.
Grace & Peace,
Bill
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That's strange......L4 works fine on my Apple 2Gs and my IBM 386 running DOS
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Chip Fields said:
That's strange......L4 works fine on my Apple 2Gs and my IBM 386 running DOS
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Laughing Out Loud along with wondering what is "L4" that runs fine on an Apple IIgs and IBM 386 ?
Logos 4 is resource intensive on Mac & PC – benefits from fast processor, graphics, and disk along with adequate memory (i.e. newer hardware since Logos 4 being designed for use over 5 to 8 years).
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