Best CPU for making websites?

hkgant said:
I'm thinking the Intel Core 2 Duo cos it's not a very demanding task?
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Most modern day CPU's will run a WSIWYG editor for making a website. I have no problem running Photoshop on a 2.7GHz single core Dell. A Core 2 Duo is plenty.
 
I remember back in the day, making a website with front page on a 400MHz Pentium 2. Anything is generally fast enough for basic web design. (Even Pentium IIs)
 
Get the computer to do some other application. Whatever it is will be more than enough for web development.
 
Cleric7x9 said:
google "notepad system requirements" and you will be set ;)
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HA I was going to post whatever will run a text editor....

Lots of today's websites run off a CMS, so you build content from with in the site, which means if you can surf the web you can publish content on your site.
 
the only programs I use are photoshop, notepad, and ws_ftp and none of them are too much of a strain on a system. you don't NEED a core2duo for web design, but it would definitely make it 10x more enjoyable not having to wait on a celeron trying to play catch up. working in real time is the way to go :)
 
DirtyD86 said:
the only programs I use are photoshop, notepad, and ws_ftp and none of them are too much of a strain on a system. you don't NEED a core2duo for web design, but it would definitely make it 10x more enjoyable not having to wait on a celeron trying to play catch up. working in real time is the way to go :)
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Haha I like the use of "working in real time", very true I might add.
 
you don't NEED a core2duo for web design, but it would definitely make it 10x more enjoyable not having to wait on a celeron trying to play catch up.
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That mouse/keyboard lag is a silent killer. :P
 
Buying pre-built definitely. I'm not sticking my fingers in that crap. I'm a geek but I'm not that confident lol. Is it a lot cheaper to make your own do you reckon? It's actually for my new boss, he wants me to find a new PC to make webpages. I told him that I reckon we should get a basic as thing and upgrade it as necessary. I think that'd be the cheapest option and the best given the current economic climate. Thanks for your help peeps.
 
hkgant said:
Buying pre-built definitely. I'm not sticking my fingers in that crap. I'm a geek but I'm not that confident lol. Is it a lot cheaper to make your own do you reckon? It's actually for my new boss, he wants me to find a new PC to make webpages. I told him that I reckon we should get a basic as thing and upgrade it as necessary. I think that'd be the cheapest option and the best given the current economic climate. Thanks for your help peeps.
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Yeah building a rig yourself is much more cheaper, and you can get a lot more for the price range if you go at it yourself. Just keep that in mind.
 
hkgant said:
Is it easy to screw things up though? So many things can go wrong if you build it yourself right?
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actually, no. i just built my first computer a few days ago. it was pretty easy. like when you're connecting the plugs, you cant really go wrong since most plugs only fit into its designated slot. and your MB should come with an instruction manual. if you have any question, you can always ask the people here, they would love to help you out. here's the link to the tutorial of how to put the parts together.

i suppose the hardest part would be choosing your components rather than putting them together.
 
JTM said:
Yeah building a rig yourself is much more cheaper, and you can get a lot more for the price range if you go at it yourself. Just keep that in mind.
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It is actually not cheaper. You just get more control. I can find the same spec Dell for cheaper than building one, and when you build one you tend to use name brand (more expensive) parts.

It just depends on your needs.
 
tlarkin said:
It is actually not cheaper. You just get more control. I can find the same spec Dell for cheaper than building one, and when you build one you tend to use name brand (more expensive) parts.

It just depends on your needs.
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True, but that only applies to low-end machines. I can go to Wal-Mart and get a PC for 400-600 dollars that would suit most peoples needs. But once you get into the 500-600 dollar range you mine as well build your own.

But just to play devil's advocate with myself, that also includes the monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse, etc. usually.
 
Here is a decent system if you are looking for a pre-built for about $470. I would also add 1 gigabyte of more RAM for about another $11.

Acer Veriton Model VM460-ED7200C
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 (2.53 gigahertz)
Memory: 1GB DDR2
Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 7200RPM
Optical Drive: 1 DVD-ROM drive
Graphics: Intel GMA 3100

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103177

SUPER TALENT 1 gigabyte DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory - $11
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820609085
 
JTM said:
True, but that only applies to low-end machines. I can go to Wal-Mart and get a PC for 400-600 dollars that would suit most peoples needs. But once you get into the 500-600 dollar range you mine as well build your own.

But just to play devil's advocate with myself, that also includes the monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse, etc. usually.
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yeah my last build started with a $800 budget, ended up being a bit over $1300 after I was done. When you build it can get expensive.
 
tlarkin said:
yeah my last build started with a $800 budget, ended up being a bit over $1300 after I was done. When you build it can get expensive.
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Yeah, it's true like you said, if you're gonna build it why not build it with good parts.
 
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