What kind of computer should I buy for a FlexRadio Transceiver?
, that suggests what criteria you should look for in a new computer. One of the more critical elements for determining if a computer will run PowerSDR with a FlexRadio Systems FLEX-3000 (and FLEX-5000 that that matter) is the throughput achieved from the Firewire host controller. Most computers today come with an integrated Firewire interface. In general, these integrated peripherals are usually not optimized for high throughput data rates. Using an a bus connected Firewire host controller card that is PCI or PCI-E based is recommended for optimum data throughput. For laptops, you want to get an ExpressCard Firewire host controller rather than a PCMCIA if at all possible. Refer to the following Knowledge Center article Selecting High Performance Firewire Cards for FlexRadio Transceivers for more information regarding selecting a Firewire host controller for your PC.
