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clinth wrote:
> 
> William K. Templeton wrote:
> >
> > 1.  I'm looking at a new system and have the option of "EDO" ram.
> > Could someone explain what this entails for me? Is it parity?
> 
> Don't know much about the ram but it does give a very reliable speed
> boost over DRAM.  EDO has quickly become the base ram used in new
> systems.

To get an introduction to the types of RAM and their
advantages/disadvantages, look at 
	http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/toms_r/hardware.htm

.> 
> > 3.  I've the option of a 32 bit soundblaster card over the 16 bit.  I
> > tend to think the 16 bit will be sufficient for the cd and internet
> > use I will require.  Any advantages that I'm missing? I'll operate
> > with win 95.
>
> The 16 bit cards are fine.  Try to stick to the SoundBlaster 16 or 32AWE
> line; your more likely to have support(i.e. driver updates) in the next
> couple of years.  The soundblaster line isn't the greatest for sound but
> if you have the Wavetable upgradable connectors you can add a Yamaha or
> Roland Daughter board.  Keep in mind that if you play games, EVERY games
> mfg'er will support the Soundblaster line(even go so far as to fix any
> problems that may occur under the Win95 interface).

Agree about sticking with SB - maybe not the best sounding card, but who
cares about the sound quality of games won't support the card you have
<g>.
By the way, no such thing as a consumer 32-bit card. The SB 32/AWE32 is
a 
16-bit sound card. The 32 refers to the music, and isn't related to bit
size.
 
Dave
Humongous Entertainment