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Hello
I have an existing machine that I built (per a prior excellent Tom's hardware adviser!) and have an option to keep this, or change over to an alternate machine provided by my employer. Both machines will need some minor upgrades (I believe). This is a basic work computer with dual monitors doing primarily routine IT work - the most challenging aspect may be the occasional video encoding. No gaming, etc.
OK, so, here is system 1 - custom Build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mh2D
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($95.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint M7E 640GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($179.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($131.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $570.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 11:37 EST-0500)
And here is system 2 - Lenovo S20 Type 4105
Intel® Tylersburg 36S, Intel® ICH10R, 1333MHz system bus
Intel® Xeon™ Quad Core
12 GB DDR3 Memory (2GB x 6)
NVIDIA Quadro FX1800 768MB PCIe
625W Power Supply
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 HD
I realize these are very different systems, which makes decision making a little more difficult.
If I keep my custom build, I intend to add more memory, add an SSD and POSSIBLY a dedicated video card. I also will replace the existing case (an older cooler master case)
If I keep the Lenovo, I will add an SSD and possibly replace the dedicated video card / upgrade (no onboard video).
So, the advice I need
1. Which system would YOU choose to keep and upgrade
2. Once you made that choice, what parts would you choose for upgrades
I love this site and forum - as always, thank you so much in advance!!
I love this site and forum - so, thanks as always in advance!!
I have an existing machine that I built (per a prior excellent Tom's hardware adviser!) and have an option to keep this, or change over to an alternate machine provided by my employer. Both machines will need some minor upgrades (I believe). This is a basic work computer with dual monitors doing primarily routine IT work - the most challenging aspect may be the occasional video encoding. No gaming, etc.
OK, so, here is system 1 - custom Build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mh2D
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($95.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint M7E 640GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($179.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($131.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $570.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 11:37 EST-0500)
And here is system 2 - Lenovo S20 Type 4105
Intel® Tylersburg 36S, Intel® ICH10R, 1333MHz system bus
Intel® Xeon™ Quad Core
12 GB DDR3 Memory (2GB x 6)
NVIDIA Quadro FX1800 768MB PCIe
625W Power Supply
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 HD
I realize these are very different systems, which makes decision making a little more difficult.
If I keep my custom build, I intend to add more memory, add an SSD and POSSIBLY a dedicated video card. I also will replace the existing case (an older cooler master case)
If I keep the Lenovo, I will add an SSD and possibly replace the dedicated video card / upgrade (no onboard video).
So, the advice I need
1. Which system would YOU choose to keep and upgrade
2. Once you made that choice, what parts would you choose for upgrades
I love this site and forum - as always, thank you so much in advance!!
I love this site and forum - so, thanks as always in advance!!
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