Computer?

Logos 4 is resource intensive on Mac & PC – benefits from fast processor, graphics, and disk along with adequate memory (e.g. newer hardware since Logos 4 being designed for use over 5 to 8 years).  Currently Logos 4 is a 32 bit application that cannot directly use RAM above 4 GB; however, Windows can cache files in memory so 8 GB performance can be faster than 4 GB.

After purchase, some hardware can be upgraded: RAM, graphics card, and drives.  Some items are hard to upgrade: e.g. 2nd generation Quad Core i series processors require new motherboard due to processor socket change.

Concerning SATA ports, sandy bridge chipset issue did not affect two ports - if only plan to have one optical drive and one hard drive in desktop computer, no problem.

If purchase monitor separate from computer, could consider a monitor with additional features (e.g. TV tuner or game console connection).

Comparing CPU's => http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

Original posted system - Quad Core i5-760 @ 2,80 GHz has benchmark of 4.529 (included monitor, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Office 2010 starter for eur 799,00)

My 1st generation Quad Core i7-870 @ 2,93 GHz has benchmark of 6.103 (about 35 % faster - did not include Office 2010 starter nor operating system)

Initial 2nd generation Quad Core i7-2600 @ 3,4 GHZ has benchmark of 8.942 (CPU almost twice as fast as original posted system - not include Office 2010 starter nor monitor, but eur 200,00 less than original system - could buy TFT monitor separately, optionally upgrade RAM or graphics):

http://www.amazon.de/PC-QuadCore-PC-System-i7-2600-Graphics/dp/B004KYEVNE/ref=sr_1_66?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1298858702&sr=1-66  (does have 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium OS)

Second 2nd generation Quad Core i5-2500 @ 3,3 GHz has benchmark of 6.778 (50% faster than original, 24% slower than 2nd generation i7-2600)

Searching amazon.de for Intel Core i7-2600 found couple systems with no operating system and eur 549,00 for 32 bit Windows XP Professional system

http://www.amazon.de/PC-QuadCore-PC-System-Graphics-Professional/dp/B004L488KK/ref=sr_1_21?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1298954005&sr=1-21

Spending eur 50,00 more for 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium provides future RAM upgrade option to 8 GB.  Note: 32 bit Windows XP Professional offers 3,3 GB of RAM for programs to use; rest is reserved for hardware drivers.  Depends on what's being done whether Windows XP Professional or Windows 7 Home Premium is faster.

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Tes said:

" rel="nofollow">Keep Smiling 4 Jesus said:

 Depends on what's being done whether Windows XP Professional or Windows 7 Home Premium is faster

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Hi, brother, I prefer windwow 7 Home premium,64 bit. I prefer upgrades ,should be done ,not right now,but when ever it is necessary in the future, I would like to know , which one would be your best recommendation with regarde to the requirements and prespectives of logos? Plus with monitor or separate purchase? Perhaps this may help me to reconsider , I welcome any advice concerning this issue.

Windows 7 Professional includes more features than Windows 7 Home Premium => http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare - including Windows XP mode (free download - can run Windows XP Professional in virtual machine)

Attractive is eur 599,00 for Quad Core i7-2600 PC with Windows 7 Home Premium

http://www.amazon.de/PC-QuadCore-PC-System-i7-2600-Graphics/dp/B004KYEVNE/ref=sr_1_66

OR eur 639,00 for Quad Core i7-2600 PC with Windows 7 Professional

http://www.amazon.de/PC-QuadCore-PC-System-Graphics-Professional/dp/B004L46UZU/ref=sr_1_7

plus LED TFT Monitor

eur 121,26 for 54,6 cm monitor with 1920x1080 resolution:

http://www.amazon.de/BenQ-G2222HDL-Zoll-Kontrastverh%C3%A4ltnis-Reaktionszeit/dp/B002UJ31A0/ref=sr_1_32

OR eur 175,00 for 61,0 cm monitor with 1920x1080 resolution (screen physically 11 % bigger - easier to read):

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B002XNOJMC/ref=noref?

Both monitors come with a VGA cable that can connect to PC.

Searching for keyboard and mouse sets finds many results => http://www.amazon.de/b/ref=amb_link_83495893_4?ie=UTF8&node=430220031&pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=auto-sparkle&pf_rd_r=0EHD9J0ENTWNRNZ55P32&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=212227487&pf_rd_i=tastatur%20und%20maus%20schnurlos

Depends on plans for old computer, may be able to use keyboard and mouse with new one.

Both PC's have H67 Express Chipset - suggest calling CSL Computer GmbH http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/seller/at-a-glance.html?ie=UTF8&seller=A2TH2JMBZZVSOH to verify PC's available for purchase on Amazon have fixed chipset => http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2011/02/01/intel-sandy-bridge-chipset-flaw/1

Observation: PC with Windows 7 Professional plus larger monitor is eur 774,00 which is eur 25,00 less than original posted system - noted several keyboard and mouse sets are less than eur 25,00 so separate purchases about same as original for a configuration that should run Logos 4 noticeably faster and has some upgrade options.

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Tes said:

Dear Brother, I thank you for taking time to help me, I have followed your recommendartions and already ordered it ,

Likewise Thank You - enjoyed researching computers and monitors - would like to hear your opinions of Logos performance on new computer.

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Dennis said:

Looks like this is the thread I should have been on earlier today.

Also have option of writing a new post (vis replying to couple other threads) - can chose to receive email when replies posted.

Tes started this forum thread with asking if a particular computer on German Amazon web site was a good purchase for Logos use - looked around web site and found something faster to consider close to original budget.

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