I already have my main machine which is a quad-core, and I have an older P4 2.4ghz running linux for my server apps.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: immediately
BUDGET RANGE: about $400 +/- plus shipping.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: compiling, synthesizing small FPGAs, some vmware, transcoding video, surfing internet, general tasks, some gaming (but adventure games)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, hard drive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: don't care? located in US
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel dual-core, unless quad-core can be done within budget -- I couldn't do it.
OVERCLOCKING: Not unless it's easy and safe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 or 1600 x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Most mb's should be gig ethernet now, but it's a requirement for machine<------->machine file sharing. Onboard graphics should be good, but want ability to add a video card later if necessary. I like having 6 built-in USB ports. I like the 4 memory slots for 16GB max just in case I want to go 8gb or more. Should I drop the built-in graphics and go with a card? Should I try to get to DDR2 1066? My memory is 5-4-4-15 800mhz now.
Here's my preliminary list from newegg:
CPU:
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115056&Tpk=N82E16819115056
MOTHERBOARD:
Intel BOXDG43GT LGA 775 Intel G43 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121389&Tpk=N82E16813121389
MEMORY:
OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P8004GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227248&Tpk=N82E16820227248
DVD WRITER:
ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&Tpk=N82E16827135204
CASE:
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ,comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153&Tpk=N82E16811147153
POWER SUPPLY:
Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&Tpk=N82E16817371016
Thanks for any help!!
Keith
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: immediately
BUDGET RANGE: about $400 +/- plus shipping.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: compiling, synthesizing small FPGAs, some vmware, transcoding video, surfing internet, general tasks, some gaming (but adventure games)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, hard drive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: don't care? located in US
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel dual-core, unless quad-core can be done within budget -- I couldn't do it.
OVERCLOCKING: Not unless it's easy and safe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 or 1600 x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Most mb's should be gig ethernet now, but it's a requirement for machine<------->machine file sharing. Onboard graphics should be good, but want ability to add a video card later if necessary. I like having 6 built-in USB ports. I like the 4 memory slots for 16GB max just in case I want to go 8gb or more. Should I drop the built-in graphics and go with a card? Should I try to get to DDR2 1066? My memory is 5-4-4-15 800mhz now.
Here's my preliminary list from newegg:
CPU:
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115056&Tpk=N82E16819115056
MOTHERBOARD:
Intel BOXDG43GT LGA 775 Intel G43 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121389&Tpk=N82E16813121389
MEMORY:
OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P8004GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227248&Tpk=N82E16820227248
DVD WRITER:
ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&Tpk=N82E16827135204
CASE:
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ,comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153&Tpk=N82E16811147153
POWER SUPPLY:
Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&Tpk=N82E16817371016
Thanks for any help!!
Keith