- May 31, 2013
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Hi all,
I am looking to build my first computer and would love to get your expert input. I’ve posted some of the formatted relevant facts below.
My tentative list of parts is here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/11FJv.
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Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP.
Budget Range: Around 1500 USD.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: 1a. research/data work/programming (python, MATLAB, etc.), 1b. trading (possibly algorithm-based but not high-frequency), and 2. general use.
Are you buying a monitor: No. I have 4 Dell 2007FP monitors that I would like to use w/ this system.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference.
Location: Cambridge, MA.
Parts Preferences: No preference.
Overclocking: No (maybe out of curiosity in the future).
SLI or Crossfire: No (maybe out of curiosity in the future).
Your Monitor Resolution: 1600x1200.
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I have a few specific questions:
1. Is there a need for an aftermarket CPU cooler, or will the stock device be sufficient (given that I won’t be overclocking)?
2. My impression is that the motherboard doesn’t have wireless capabilities (correct me if I’m wrong). If so, what wireless adapter should I get?
3. Windows 7 or Windows 8? I know that there is a lot of debate about this. If it doesn’t really matter for my purposes, then I plan to go with Windows 8 for the simple reason that it seems more future-proof (by definition).
4. Graphics card. I realize that it may be too much for what I plan to do esp. since I don’t game much, but I do need to be able to support the 4 Dell 2007FP monitors. Last night I also realized that I could just use the card to mine bitcoins/litecoins most of the time, which is why I made a last minute switch from the GTX 670, which apparently is bad at mining. In light of these comments, do you think the card is appropriate?
Any thoughts and recommendations would be greatly appreciated keeping in mind that my goal is to have a system that runs well and will be pretty solid for the next 3-4 years. Thanks in advance!
I am looking to build my first computer and would love to get your expert input. I’ve posted some of the formatted relevant facts below.
My tentative list of parts is here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/11FJv.
---
Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP.
Budget Range: Around 1500 USD.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: 1a. research/data work/programming (python, MATLAB, etc.), 1b. trading (possibly algorithm-based but not high-frequency), and 2. general use.
Are you buying a monitor: No. I have 4 Dell 2007FP monitors that I would like to use w/ this system.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference.
Location: Cambridge, MA.
Parts Preferences: No preference.
Overclocking: No (maybe out of curiosity in the future).
SLI or Crossfire: No (maybe out of curiosity in the future).
Your Monitor Resolution: 1600x1200.
---
I have a few specific questions:
1. Is there a need for an aftermarket CPU cooler, or will the stock device be sufficient (given that I won’t be overclocking)?
2. My impression is that the motherboard doesn’t have wireless capabilities (correct me if I’m wrong). If so, what wireless adapter should I get?
3. Windows 7 or Windows 8? I know that there is a lot of debate about this. If it doesn’t really matter for my purposes, then I plan to go with Windows 8 for the simple reason that it seems more future-proof (by definition).
4. Graphics card. I realize that it may be too much for what I plan to do esp. since I don’t game much, but I do need to be able to support the 4 Dell 2007FP monitors. Last night I also realized that I could just use the card to mine bitcoins/litecoins most of the time, which is why I made a last minute switch from the GTX 670, which apparently is bad at mining. In light of these comments, do you think the card is appropriate?
Any thoughts and recommendations would be greatly appreciated keeping in mind that my goal is to have a system that runs well and will be pretty solid for the next 3-4 years. Thanks in advance!
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