So I need a to build a new serious workstation for work purposes. I have listed all the typical Q&A's. I plan to use Win7 64 bit. That's what's running on the laptop I've been using for work, and since using over this past year have grown quite comfortable with it. The softwares I use will take full advantage of multiple cores so I would like to build a 6 core machine. Quad core is fine, but when I can spend a couple hundred more on the addition of 2 more cores I would certainly rather do that. Need advice on gulftown vs sandybridge. I like to build a machine, get it working and use if for a number of years. I think if you build a decent machine not only will you have something smoking hot now, it will last farther into the future and it's just a pain upgrading every couple years. Help me build a solid serious workstation please.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Workstation, I use AutoCAD, Studio Max, Adobe (everything) and video editing. I'm running multiple heavy programs at any given time.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
I spent a few grand on the Dell laptop I have summer of 2010, so I'm ok with putting down some money, but it won't be for $1500 cpu's and 3k video cards....so let's say 3k max, but cheaper won't hurt my feelings. I think 2k + is realistic
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
I need to stick with Intel and NVIDIA for software reasons. I used Segate and WD and just look for bang for buck in hard drives.
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Nope...old machine is old.
6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.
No...want to start with new plan.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I never get into overclocking. I just want the thing to run fast naturally
8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.
Currently have 2 24" 1920x1200 monitors...but never know when more or more bigger will come into play. I could certainly see plugging in a 3rd without issue.
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as the family leaves from Christmas...this thing is for crap.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Workstation, I use AutoCAD, Studio Max, Adobe (everything) and video editing. I'm running multiple heavy programs at any given time.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
I spent a few grand on the Dell laptop I have summer of 2010, so I'm ok with putting down some money, but it won't be for $1500 cpu's and 3k video cards....so let's say 3k max, but cheaper won't hurt my feelings. I think 2k + is realistic
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
I need to stick with Intel and NVIDIA for software reasons. I used Segate and WD and just look for bang for buck in hard drives.
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Nope...old machine is old.
6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.
No...want to start with new plan.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I never get into overclocking. I just want the thing to run fast naturally
8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.
Currently have 2 24" 1920x1200 monitors...but never know when more or more bigger will come into play. I could certainly see plugging in a 3rd without issue.
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as the family leaves from Christmas...this thing is for crap.
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