LCS COMPUTER SPECS ?

[CB&Q]

[?] does anyone now exactly what you need on a computer to run tastudios LCS. as in type of processor ,disc space etc. would like to start getting it setupso when it comes out I will be ready. Thanks for any help on this as new to computers and don't want to buy a computer and not have what I need for system to work. can you change out things on computers so as to upgrade like hard drive- disc space or add sound cards and a quick grapics card? I know this isn't a site for this but don't know where else to go.

Thank You ST PAUL

[Big_Boy_4005]

If you are buying a brand new computer to use with this system, I seriously doubt that you will be lacking any resources required to run it.

I have a couple of computers that are more than 6 years old, that I would like to use. They may have deficiencies in terms of processor speed and operating system. If I recall correctly, the specs are on the website, but don't hold your breath for a release date, this thing seems to be taking forever.

[dougdagrump]

My only reccomendation as far as a computer is concerned is to make sure that in the future it can be upgraded as required. Some companies in the past used a lot of "propriatary parts" which made it difficult to have some upgrades done, hopefully this is still not the practice today.

[eZAK]

stpaul,
Try contacting TAS directly.
If anybody knows their parameters, they should.

As far as upgrading computers go. Almost all computers can be upgraded.
OS, memory, HD capacity, sound cards & drives are the easiest to do.
Motherboards and processors can also be done.

I'm no expert but I have done 3 machines so far.

Do a web search for 'computer upgrades'. There are some great forums out there with people wanting to
Here is just one; help.http://www.majorgeeks.com/

[Dave Farquhar]

The days of proprietary components in desktop systems are pretty much over. It's just not cost-effective anymore. I looked at a Compaq for someone a couple of years back that he'd been told (by Compaq) had a proprietary motherboard in it. It was a standard Micro-ATX board.

Dell uses a non-standard power connector, so if you replace a motherboard on a Dell you need to replace the power supply anyway. But Dell is the only company doing any proprietary stuff anymore.

If you're buying a new computer, chances are very good that it'll handle the software. But I'd call the vendor just to make sure--they ought to be happy to tell you, since they want you to buy their software, and it's a lot easier to tell someone up front than it is to try to fix things after the fact.

[Big_Boy_4005]

Pat and Dave are right, most computers are fairly easy to upgrade. I have added hardware to a number of computers over the years, basicly follow the instructions. The one place where you could run into trouble, is if you have a very old computer.

Technology changes so fast that components become outdated and subsequently difficult to find. I have run into this problem with both RAM chips and hard drives. In both cases, I did eventually find the right parts, but not without some searching. Even when I did find the right parts, the systems were very limited, because early computers cannot address as much memory as current equipment. This applies to both RAM and disk sizes.

Bottom line for old computers, you can't just walk into a place like CompUSA and expect to find anything for a computer that is more than about 5 years old.

[CB&Q]

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Thankyou all for the input I bought a FRY'S ELECTRONICS COMPUTER model #FS-7770 so I could go back to them if I needed to upgrade. They made them using parts that they sell& seeing there only 10 minutes away makes it convienent. now if we can get the software from tas we can have a new toy to play with!

ST PAUL

[Big_Boy_4005]

There is nothing wrong with non brandname computers. As a matter of fact, I like them better than the big name prepackaged units. I have had perfect performance with the one I am currently using. I picked it up on Ebay, from a dealer in the Chicago area. He was offering a number of different packages with different components that he assembled. I added my own monitor and printer, installed a version of Windows, and have been very happy.

Conversely, I have been rather unhappy with most of the name brand computers I have purchased over the years. They include e machines, packard bell, sony, and acer.

[dougdagrump]

How are computers and people alike ???????



The older they get the more frequently they need replacement parts. [swg][{(-_-)}][:D]

[Anonymous]

I was going to offer advice, but since you already have a computer I guess it is no longer necessary. I too am looking forward to TAS finally releasing their product. It will be cool to be able to control a layout with a computer.