Workstation required for Multiprocessing Task, Programming and Heavy Testing

mandar5000 · Jun 18, 2014

I have 2 laptops Mac Pro and Lenovo Ideapad but they are real slow once multiple softwares are installed and running.

I was looking for a machine which is fast and efficient.

I recently checked the iMac were available for low price so is it a good choice or not ?

If not can you please advice what kind of configuration should I go for that will help the system to be up to speed with latest technology changes and trends.

Appreciate your advice and help

rishiswaz · Jul 25, 2014

To recommend a system I will need to know your budget, software you will use, if you want to buy it pre-made or build it yourself. If you want to be up to speed with the latest technological trends the iMac will not really be that good to you, it isn't a real workstation so to speak. If you really need a mac and are looking for workstation level performance you should have your sights on no lower than the base MacPro. However if you could provide that information it would be much easier for us to give you a good recommendation.

MasterDell · Jul 25, 2014

Hi mandar, like rish said we need a budget. Im guessing it is between $1500 and $2000?

shortstuff_mt · Jul 25, 2014

See the *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* sticky at the top of the forum for all the information we need in order to make suggestions.

mandar5000 · Aug 16, 2014

rishiswaz :

Hi Rishi,

I am looking a machine on which I can run multiple virtual machine and some servers for mail and for learning purpose
My current machine becomes very slow it becomes frustrating because of latency in all applications.
Kindly advise.

Thanks a lot

Regards
Mandar

mandar5000 · Aug 16, 2014

MasterDell :

Hi Master Dell,

Yes between 1000 - 2000 max

Thanks a lot

Regards
Mandar

shortstuff_mt · Aug 16, 2014

Since you didn't give us all the information from the sticky I'm going to assume you're in the USA. Here's a build that will work good for your use and budget. I went with the large SSD and 32GB of RAM so you can host multiple virtual machines and they will all run very quickly. You could technically run the system off of the integrated GPU, but I went with the GTX 750 Ti for a little additional GPU acceleration if the software you will be using can use it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($136.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($310.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($237.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.63 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1641.50
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