New computer for small business

Who is going to support it?

It's cool that you want to build one and all, but you need to look at software and support with something like this. In these cases it's usually best to go down to Best Buy or wherever and grab a Compaq/HP/BrandZ.

the dude who does my dad's CE work manages the buildings

We just need the hardware. The CE will load the software.

We need the case, monitor, keyboard, and all the stuff for inside the case.

budget is now $800

Ok then

Here's the full deal. I went with an AMD quad and a nice integrated video board. Probably more power than you need but it will stay fast for a bit.

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] D=10793948

I only spent 650.00 though... 800.00 seemed overkill.

If that list doesn't work let me know. Sometimes newegg wishlists are buggy.

thanks proximon

Yep, it will run Office, HD movies, and internet all at the same time if you like.

Just won't do great in games, LOL.

If you wanted to spend more, the processor and memory could be bumped up... there might be some small gain from that, but it's not needed really.

would G-Skill work in place of A-Data in terms of compatability with the motherboard?

thanks. i'll see what he says. although he probably won't want to spend too much money because the computer is for an employee work station.

that's what i have in my custom build. works really well. can't wait to test it with games on XP64

I'm guessing that it would also be compatible on the original motherboard?

are you good with overclocking?

I wouldn't say good. I know how to do moderate OCs well. Plenty of good overclockers over in the appropriate forum

You absolutely 100% should NOT build your own system.
Go to Dell or HP and buy one of their business line of systems.

They normaly come with next day on-site service.
In addition, if any software from any major software vendor has an issue with the computer and BIOS, then there is a good chance the companies will get together and fix it.

The Business Class computer will be more reliable, it will be cheaper, it will have better hardware support, and it will have better software support.

Feel free to build your own for home.
If you want to do your Dad a huge favor, try to explain to him why he should by a business class computer from HP or Dell.
(No, not their consumer line, their business line.)

My recommendations:
Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775
$179.99

Update

XIGMATEK HDT-S963 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler
$24.99

SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F
$25.99

Antec Three Hundred Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$54.95

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$84.99

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ
$62.99

GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
$84.99

XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler

XIGMATEK ACK-I7753 Retention Bracket For 4 heatpipes model only
$6.99

Acer X193Wb Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
$139.99

Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 B2L-00047 Black USB Ergonomics Keyboard Mouse Included
$22

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Two things:
1. The CPU can be updated down the road, esp. after(~6 months) Nehalem comes out the prices for the current CPUs will drop quite a bit. (ie. Q9300,etc)

2. Can be easily updated, (ie. more HDDs, RAM,etc).

+1 for HP or Dell for a business PC. You can get next day on-site service with part replacement for a reasonable amount. I think it's well worth the markup in price over building your own. Now if next day turnaround and warranty support aren't important for the machines in this company you could get away with one of the builds suggested above.

Proximon I think you have some good suggestions. I'd probably go with the AMD build in this case because of decent integrated graphics and the fact that on a business machine I wouldn't consider overclocking. I'd switch the dvd for a SATA model but otherwise it looks solid to me.

Shadow, a couple of things about your suggestion:
1) I'd personally stick with a stock cpu fan for a business build since you're not going to be overclocking.
2) You need a different motherboard (with integrated graphics) or a cheap graphics card. The P35 doesn't come with onboard video.
3) No PSU?


I'd still stick with a HP or Dell machine for a business. On the other hand, for a tech savy home user I'd say homebuilt all the way.

Thanks Shadow. I'll send this to the Tech and let him look it over.

it kinda seems similar to mine

i'll add those to those to the list along with making sure the cooler is a XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 not SD963

Probably go for the 430W

I'll definately convince my dad of these

^True. But imo, there is a better chance of the Dell dying than the PCs we build. Talk about cr@ppy PSUs. lol.