Hi all. Long time lurker here.
The main computer I use at work (Dell Optiplex 390) isn't running the best these days, so my boss has tasked me at putting together a new system. I've been putting my own computers together for about 10 years now, so I know what I'm doing on that end, but I don't know where to start when it comes to building a computer for office type work. Thanks for the help.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
As the title says, it's going to be for work/office use. Quickbooks accounting software (Which seems to be the real killer of the current computer), Excel, and web browsing. No gaming or photoshop of any kind.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$500 before tax/shipping. Can go slightly ($50-$75) higher if it'll make a big difference, but would prefer to stick to $500.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
U.S. in the Kansas City area. Amazon, Newegg, and Micro Center are the options I'm comfortable purchasing from.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU (preferably Intel), motherboard, RAM, power supply, case, 250GB+ SSD, DVD drive, and any cables that might be necessary for the build.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers.
6) Will you be overclocking?
No.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
I believe the small monitor we currently have is 17" and 1280 x 1024. My boss has his eyes on the Samsung S34E790C so the build should probably be based around the 3440x1440 resolution of that monitor. I know we'll be upgrading the monitor one way or another at some point.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
As soon as possible.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
Onboard video as the main GPU.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Have Windows 7 64bit.
The main computer I use at work (Dell Optiplex 390) isn't running the best these days, so my boss has tasked me at putting together a new system. I've been putting my own computers together for about 10 years now, so I know what I'm doing on that end, but I don't know where to start when it comes to building a computer for office type work. Thanks for the help.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
As the title says, it's going to be for work/office use. Quickbooks accounting software (Which seems to be the real killer of the current computer), Excel, and web browsing. No gaming or photoshop of any kind.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$500 before tax/shipping. Can go slightly ($50-$75) higher if it'll make a big difference, but would prefer to stick to $500.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
U.S. in the Kansas City area. Amazon, Newegg, and Micro Center are the options I'm comfortable purchasing from.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU (preferably Intel), motherboard, RAM, power supply, case, 250GB+ SSD, DVD drive, and any cables that might be necessary for the build.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers.
6) Will you be overclocking?
No.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
I believe the small monitor we currently have is 17" and 1280 x 1024. My boss has his eyes on the Samsung S34E790C so the build should probably be based around the 3440x1440 resolution of that monitor. I know we'll be upgrading the monitor one way or another at some point.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
As soon as possible.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
Onboard video as the main GPU.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Have Windows 7 64bit.