Computer Sytem Recommendations
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 12:39 am
All (and especially Neil!) -
My current 'puter (a Compaq P4 2.5GHz) just can't keep up with all of the programs I currently run (not just Dcad!).
I'm looking to purchase a new desktop box that will have to balance speed and options with budget. I'm looking for recommendations - either pre-built (ie. Dell or local shop) or custom build (me or the local shop)
I'd like to keep the cost of the box down to about $500 - though it may have to climb if I build the box and the OS eats up a goodly portion.
Preferences: Intel (not AMD this time), XP or Vista 64, good graphics card with on-board memory and dual output, lots of USB ports, Firewire port, multi-card reader, parallel card and wireless card. I may purchase a new monitor as well, though I can live with my current one if the box gets a little expensive.
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!
My current 'puter (a Compaq P4 2.5GHz) just can't keep up with all of the programs I currently run (not just Dcad!).
I'm looking to purchase a new desktop box that will have to balance speed and options with budget. I'm looking for recommendations - either pre-built (ie. Dell or local shop) or custom build (me or the local shop)
I'd like to keep the cost of the box down to about $500 - though it may have to climb if I build the box and the OS eats up a goodly portion.
Preferences: Intel (not AMD this time), XP or Vista 64, good graphics card with on-board memory and dual output, lots of USB ports, Firewire port, multi-card reader, parallel card and wireless card. I may purchase a new monitor as well, though I can live with my current one if the box gets a little expensive.
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!