Hi all. I've been going back and forth on a build for my office that will serve as a peer to peer server for a total of 2 peer clients until we get a full on server solution in 2013 or 2014, and which will need to be able to also run a decent amount of software on it's own during the day.
The server component is based on running an office management software package that does scheduling, customer information, billing and similar.
The stand-alone component will run MS office and Adobe creative suite, along with some simple web apps.
Our internet connection stinks something awful and will until fiber is run (pending the beginning of the year) and so this machine will need wireless networking built in.
I am looking to run an intel i5 system, packed with RAM, unless anyone else has a better idea.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No
Parts: Everything except mouse and keyboard
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, microcenter, amazon... doesn't really matter.
Location: Toledo, OH
Parts Preferences: Intel i5 processor. I do favor g.skill RAM
Overclocking: NO
SLI or Crossfire: NO
Your Monitor Resolution: Would be purchasing new. No real preference for office environment
Additional Comments: No gaming ... only one monitor for the time being. Was planning on using the on-chip video of the i5 for the time being. Would likely want to upgrade to dual-monitor solution after a year or two.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Because the old, unprotected, silver 200GB HP celeron using an external USB wireless device just won't cut it anymore.
The server component is based on running an office management software package that does scheduling, customer information, billing and similar.
The stand-alone component will run MS office and Adobe creative suite, along with some simple web apps.
Our internet connection stinks something awful and will until fiber is run (pending the beginning of the year) and so this machine will need wireless networking built in.
I am looking to run an intel i5 system, packed with RAM, unless anyone else has a better idea.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No
Parts: Everything except mouse and keyboard
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, microcenter, amazon... doesn't really matter.
Location: Toledo, OH
Parts Preferences: Intel i5 processor. I do favor g.skill RAM
Overclocking: NO
SLI or Crossfire: NO
Your Monitor Resolution: Would be purchasing new. No real preference for office environment
Additional Comments: No gaming ... only one monitor for the time being. Was planning on using the on-chip video of the i5 for the time being. Would likely want to upgrade to dual-monitor solution after a year or two.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Because the old, unprotected, silver 200GB HP celeron using an external USB wireless device just won't cut it anymore.
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