Need Advice On New Computer For These Applications

Ken7 · 10-10-2005, 04:21 PM

I am looking at getting a new system but I am confused as to which direction to go for a computer.

Here is a quick overview of some of my needs:

Basic functions
*Business – Excel, Word, Quickbooks etc.
*Email
*Internet

Power Software
*Photoshop
*Dreamweaver
*Audio & Music editing Software – MP3’s Wav files, recording etc.
*Possibly some basic Video editing in the future.

I would be running several of these Apps at the same time working on projects.

As you can see I’m not a gamer, but I do and will use some power hungry software.

Which Processor?
Would I be better off with a Dual Core or with a faster single core processor?

How much RAM?
1GB or 2GB or even 4GB?
Or would 4 GB be overkill?

I was looking at the new Dell XPS 400 or 600, but I’m not sure if there are other systems out there that would be better for what I’m doing.

Any suggestions?

Thanks for your time

[-0MEGA-] · 10-10-2005, 04:34 PM

Depends on your budget, if your looking for a cheaper pc that can do that, i would suggest a Pentium 4 @ 3.2Ghz or better, and 2GB of ram. If you have a high budget, id go with the Pentium D @ 2.8Ghz or better, and 3-4GB of ram.

If you know how to build your own pc, you can get all the parts you want for much cheaper then dell.

Fuzz · 10-10-2005, 04:36 PM

Heres what I would go with:

Processor = Intel Pentium D
RAM = 2GB of ram
Harddrive = 300 GB harddrive
Videocard = nVidia 7800gt
Additional Drives = DVD/CD burner

I hope that helped. If you have any question just ask.

Ken7 · 10-10-2005, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Heres what I would go with:

Processor = Intel Pentium D
RAM = 2GB of ram
Harddrive = 300 GB harddrive
Videocard = nVidia 7800gt
Additional Drives = DVD/CD burner

I hope that helped. If you have any question just ask.

Thanks Guys for the quick responses...

A few more questions if I may...

First of all, I have never built a computer and am not all that mechanically inclined anyway

Is the Pent D 64 bit ready?

Are the new Dell Machines Good quality or would you recommend others?

I am under the impression that if I want a local computer business to build a computer it will cost me lots more money than a Dell or HP type of online purchase.

Hopefully I can get a computer that won't become out-dated in a couple of years! I know thats alot to ask in this ever changing Hi-Tech world.

Thanks for the feedback, this is a great help!

Fuzz · 10-10-2005, 05:15 PM

If I were you I would find someone to build you a computer. I will build you one if you are interested.

**Praetor** · 10-13-2005, 08:26 PM

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Which Processor?

In my opinion the options are the PentiumD or the Athlon64 X2 ... which one you choose is entirely dependent on the budget.

Quote:

Would I be better off with a Dual Core or with a faster single core processor?

A dual core machine

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1GB or 2GB or even 4GB?
Or would 4 GB be overkill?

4GB would be a waste of money. 2GB is already boarderlining overkill for what you're doing (and whether it is overkill or not depends on how heavyduty your photosghop stuff is)

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Videocard = nVidia 7800gt

Uh dude... he said

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As you can see I’m not a gamer

Quote:

First of all, I have never built a computer and am not all that mechanically inclined anyway

1. Its not that hard
2. If you're really adverse to it ... you can always contract a small computer store to assemble one for you with custom parts

Quote:

Is the Pent D 64 bit ready?

Yes

Quote:

Are the new Dell Machines Good quality or would you recommend others?

For what you're doing, it probably wont matter much.

Quote:

I am under the impression that if I want a local computer business to build a computer it will cost me lots more money than a Dell or HP type of online purchase.

Well you can always check ... visit the store and have a look around ... if you give us a budget we can spec out a system for you and you can give that list to the store and see how much they'll charge you for labour

Quote:

If I were you I would find someone to build you a computer. I will build you one if you are interested.

Just dont let him sneak a 7800GT into a work machine on ya...

Ken7 · 10-13-2005, 09:34 PM

Thanks for this info...Much appriecated!

I wonder about one more thing...Will the computer I get be able to run..."Windows Vista"

Makes me wonder if I should wait until the specs are released...

**Praetor** · 10-13-2005, 09:38 PM

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I wonder about one more thing...Will the computer I get be able to run..."Windows Vista"

If you're getting a dual-core box you will be ready to run Vista in it's final incarnation. As Vista is right now, its not currently taking advantage of the capabilities of multithreading systems but the final incarnation should be. I personally wouldnt wait ... if you buy a dualcore box that should be sufficient to confidently operate Vista

Fuzz · 10-13-2005, 09:47 PM

opps a 7800gt is alittle bit of an overkill for what he will be doing.

10-10-2005, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ken7 New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10	Need Advice On New Computer For These Applications I am looking at getting a new system but I am confused as to which direction to go for a computer. Here is a quick overview of some of my needs: Basic functions Business – Excel, Word, Quickbooks etc. Email Internet Power Software Photoshop Dreamweaver Audio & Music editing Software – MP3’s Wav files, recording etc. *Possibly some basic Video editing in the future. I would be running several of these Apps at the same time working on projects. As you can see I’m not a gamer, but I do and will use some power hungry software. Which Processor? Would I be better off with a Dual Core or with a faster single core processor? How much RAM? 1GB or 2GB or even 4GB? Or would 4 GB be overkill? I was looking at the new Dell XPS 400 or 600, but I’m not sure if there are other systems out there that would be better for what I’m doing. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time

10-10-2005, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,897	Depends on your budget, if your looking for a cheaper pc that can do that, i would suggest a Pentium 4 @ 3.2Ghz or better, and 2GB of ram. If you have a high budget, id go with the Pentium D @ 2.8Ghz or better, and 3-4GB of ram. If you know how to build your own pc, you can get all the parts you want for much cheaper then dell. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM965 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // Dual 512MB GDDR3 8600M GT's SLI 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 3GB DDR2 667 DC 750GB SATA 3.0Gbps w/32MB // 400GB (2x 200GB) 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21366 // 7394

10-10-2005, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fuzz Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 502	Heres what I would go with: Processor = Intel Pentium D RAM = 2GB of ram Harddrive = 300 GB harddrive Videocard = nVidia 7800gt Additional Drives = DVD/CD burner I hope that helped. If you have any question just ask. __________________ AMD 64 3800+ DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLI-DR mobo 2 Gb of GEIL PC3200 2 * 36.7Gb 10,000rpm WD raptor 2 * nVidia 6800gt (SLI) Thermaltake Purepower 680 watt PSU w/mirror finish NEC CD/DVD Burner 3dMark '05 = 9003 3dMark '06 = 2178 Google knows all!

10-10-2005, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fuzz Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 502	If I were you I would find someone to build you a computer. I will build you one if you are interested. __________________ AMD 64 3800+ DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLI-DR mobo 2 Gb of GEIL PC3200 2 * 36.7Gb 10,000rpm WD raptor 2 * nVidia 6800gt (SLI) Thermaltake Purepower 680 watt PSU w/mirror finish NEC CD/DVD Burner 3dMark '05 = 9003 3dMark '06 = 2178 Google knows all!

10-13-2005, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fuzz Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 502	opps a 7800gt is alittle bit of an overkill for what he will be doing. __________________ AMD 64 3800+ DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLI-DR mobo 2 Gb of GEIL PC3200 2 * 36.7Gb 10,000rpm WD raptor 2 * nVidia 6800gt (SLI) Thermaltake Purepower 680 watt PSU w/mirror finish NEC CD/DVD Burner 3dMark '05 = 9003 3dMark '06 = 2178 Google knows all!

10-13-2005, 09:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ken7 New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10	Thanks for this info...Much appriecated! I wonder about one more thing...Will the computer I get be able to run..."Windows Vista" Makes me wonder if I should wait until the specs are released...

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