Help with Server/Workstation Config - (Sorta clueless)

[sweetca]

I helped put together a component list for a pretty good gaming machine for my cousin. He really got into the hands on aspect of building one's own computer. He now wants to build a couple of workstations for his dental office. He asked me for a component list. I really wanna help, but I don't want to screw up anything critical when it comes to putting together a work-related setup. I don't really know what motherboard's or CPU's are optimal for work-stations, compared to gaming motherboards for example.

- His requirements are medium/medium high on specs. He runs a dental program that deals with a lot of images. Here is a link to the application's system requirements:

https://pattersonsupport.custhelp.com/euf/assets/Hardware/HWREQ.pdf

Note: He would rather future proof his setup, and so, I woud look at these specs as a bare minimum, ie. more RAM, faster processor, etc...

- Capacity requirements are low and so he prefers to do a 256 SSD, and no standard hard disk drive.

- Budget is not a critical issue. Rather, he wants maximum up-time, stability, etc... The stuff you would think more important when it comes to work.

- No need to consider Monitors, KB, Mice, Speakers, and other random peripherals.


He is a really great guy. So rather than botch this up, I thought I would call on the AT community for some assistance. Thank you very much.

 

[sweetca]

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[InfiniteLurker]

I would strongly recommend going with a reputable company that offers quality business support for these workstations.

He wants maximum up-time and stability, but what happens if something dies or goes flaky on this self-built rig? Who is going to fix it? Going with a quality business-support setup with some place like Dell, and you can have somebody come and install a new component within hours or the next day.

Self-built is great for gaming rigs and non-mission critical setups, but in this case I would only go with Dell (which I've had good business experience with) or someplace similar.

 

[sweetca]

That is a good point. I will bring up your concerns and see if he understands the warranty and service trade-offs with self-built.

Thanks.