2 new expensive comps for my uncle.

[urameatball]

I'm not sure about the parts and everything... but I got 2 system setups I'm thinking of right now.
his primary use is for just story lots and lots of business stuff... includes lots of pictures using corel draw, as well as floor plans and stuff like that.

setup1:
P4 - 2Ghz socket478
asus mb (one with DDR & 6ch audio)
512MB DDR infineon
Maxtor 7200rpm 40GB (Primary)
Maxtor 5400rpm 160GB (Secondary)
Pioneer 16x DVD
Hercules GF3 TI200 64MB w/dvi
Enlight case
MS Keyboard + Mouse
d-link 10/100 network card

setup2:
AMD XP2000
asus DDR something mobo
Hercules Fortissimo II audio
Enlight 7237 + Enermax 350watts PSU
everything else the same.


the AMD would definately save me a bit of money over the P4-2ghz. from what I understand, speed difference is minimal, stability is equal. So far, everything is going for the AMD system, but I'm afraid my uncle my cringe on the fact I got him an EXPENSIVE non-Intel system. so should I be watching out for bugs in particular with either setup?

and would you suggest something better?

 

[urameatball]

one more thing?
would I need an ATA133 card to run the 160GB hdd?
cuz I heard normal ATA100s won't partition upto 160GB or something.

anyway, if that's the case, I'll just go with 100GB Secondary hdd.

 

[ScottyB]

Why don't you just get two 100 GB drives at 7200? Then he could access his files faster and you wouldn't have to worry about the ata 133 thing?

 

[TheCorm]

He needs 200GB?

Either get two drives as sbastedo1983 says or just partition the big drive into 2 or 3 partitions.

Your Uncle is probably suffering from remembering the days of the K6-2 where AMD's truly were value systems, now they are the masters, Asking if he would like to Pay a bit more for a slower system but with a more well known name.

Corm

 

[Blayze]

I would go with 2 100GB hard drives if he needs 200 gigs.
Also I would go with the AMD setup, but whatever he gets Intel or AMD its going to be a good system. I have no problems with either chips, I just prefer AMD.

 

[Mavrick007]

Are you going to be his computer tech? If not, I would probably get the P4 system or I would go with a local place to build it for you so that they can service the machine if anything ever happens to it.

Wow, that is a huge hard drive. I agree with the guy saying just get two 7200rpm 100gig drives, they will be faster and no problems with ata133 at all. Is he an architech to need so much space?

If you want to save a bit of money, get the 1.6A cpu cause you are paying way too much for the 2ghz P4. In the future, you can even overclock it if you would like.

 

[urameatball]

yah, I would get the 1.6A, but then, he wants pure stability... so no overclocking these babies.

anyway, I will be the tech for these comps... so you saying AMD would be okay?

I'm kinda favoring AMD though... since all MY comps are AMD and they've been very good. Okay, I'll probably give AMD a chance at the HIGH end segment

 

[DeeTees]

What, no CD-RW. No back-up device. Looks like trouble.

 

[DDad]

IMO AMD will do fine- especially if you get one with a AMD chipset- that avoids any problems with Via
As far as backups- get a removable HD caddy- IMO the best way for a business to do backups- Cheaper than Tape, fast, can be made bootable, etc

 

[Mavrick007]

<< yah, I would get the 1.6A, but then, he wants pure stability... so no overclocking these babies.

anyway, I will be the tech for these comps... so you saying AMD would be okay?

I'm kinda favoring AMD though... since all MY comps are AMD and they've been very good. Okay, I'll probably give AMD a chance at the HIGH end segment >>



Hehe Sure, AMD should be great if you are going to be the tech. It's more affordable and will do anything your uncle will need and more off into the future. Try an XP 1800+, it's the best bang for the buck right now or go a bit lower and get the 1700+. A KT266a board shouldn't give you any problems that you can't handle. Good luck!