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Building a new PC for a friend that is starting a veterinary practice. The computer will be used as peer workstation/server for 2-3 users using Surface Pro 3 tablets and needs to support system requirements to run vet software made by Avimark.

http://www.avimark.net/avimark-software/hardware/

Looking to build something that's a little more future proof than their recommended specifications. Given what it's being used for, just need a generic graphics card.

This is my 3rd build but over a 7-year period, so looking for any suggestions on cost savings or other improvements while keeping about the same price point.

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc - Workstation for small business
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? - ~$1,000 with shipping
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible. -USA - PA
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. - Complete build - CPU, motherboard, ram, graphics card, hard drives, power supply, dvd burner, case and OS
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model. - None
6) Will you be overclocking? - No
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it? - Will purchase a monitor separately, probably just 24" 1920 x 1080
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC? - Hopefully building next weekend
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. - No high end specifications on motherboard, support 2-3 hard drives, 4 ram slots
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit? - Will purchase new Win7 Pro 64bit license.

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Initial build (w/ Newegg pricing):

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0 GHz LGA 1150 - 339.99
GIGABYTE GA-B85-HD3-A(rev. 1.0) LGA 1150 - 79.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 - 94.99
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5450 - 1GB 64-Bit - 39.99
CORSAIR CX series CX430M 430W Modular Power Supply - 49.99

SAMSUNG 850 EVO MZ-75E250B/AM 2.5" 250GB SATA III 3-D Vertical SSD (w/ mounting bracket)- 104.98
Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX 1TB - 52.99

Windows 7 Pro SP1 64-bit - 139.99
ASUS DRW-24B1ST - DVD Burner - 19.99
Corsair Carbide Series 200R Black Steel / ATX Mid Tower Case - 69.99
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Total: 992.89
 
biggest problem with a vet computer is it will quickly get totally nasty with hair and dust.
Pick you case wisely and fans that can deal with dust and hair.
Even fanless computers need to be blown off from time to time.

One of them I did was put the computer in the basement in an environmental cabinet with a ups with a long hdmi and active usb cable up through the floor.
 
I think for this application the i7, add-in video card, and 16 GB ram are overkill. An i5, 8GB ram, and integrated intel graphics would be fine. Just because you "can" spend $1000 doesn't mean you should. As stormy1 said, get a case more suited to this environment and maybe look into a backup solution for them. An i5 cpu should be fine for them for years.
 
You're not helping your friend by building him/her a computer, get a business model by Dell, HP, Lenovo, Fujitsu.
//Danne
 
Thanks, didn't think about the about dusty/hairy environment with the case selection. I did some research looking for cases with air filters on the intake fans and the Fractal R4 Mid Tower looked like it would be easy to clean.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008&ignorebbr=1

Removed the video card and reduced the ram to 8gb. Friend wanted to keep the i7 as that was in the recommended specs.

The business models that we looked at were significantly more expense for less hardware. Why do you think that's a better option?

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Updated build (w/ Newegg pricing):

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0 GHz LGA 1150 - 339.99
GIGABYTE GA-B85-HD3-A(rev. 1.0) LGA 1150 - 79.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 - 46.99
CORSAIR CX series CX430M 430W Modular Power Supply - 49.99

SAMSUNG 850 EVO MZ-75E250B/AM 2.5" 250GB SATA III 3-D Vertical SSD - 99.99
Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX 1TB - 52.99

Windows 7 Pro SP1 64-bit - 139.99
ASUS DRW-24B1ST - DVD Burner - 19.99
Fractal R4 Mid Tower Case - 69.99
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Total: $899.91
 
Why do you need a unlocked i7 processor? Does the computer really need to be overclocked? That Avimark software minimum hardware requirements is a Core 2 Duo at 2.66Ghz and it's recommended hardware requirements is a dual core Xeno or an i7? That's a really, really wide range. I think you'd be fine with an i3. This will allow you to possibly spend the money on a fan-less setup.

Additionally, you should consider getting business computer from one of the manufacturers that diizzy mentioned. In this case it would benefit them to spend the extra money for "less hardware" that will still be every bit as capable of getting the job done for the support those business computers provide. Downtime could potentially be lost revenue for this business.
 
The fans in that case are low speed, low noise options you will need better fans as the filters will always be dirty.
 
@ Skillz
Actually it wouldn't be more expensive, just a bit different hardware not to mention the on-site warranty.
//Danne
 
diizzy said:
@ Skillz
Actually it wouldn't be more expensive, just a bit different hardware not to mention the on-site warranty.
//Danne
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The actual costs wont be more. That's not what I meant. I meant you'll be getting less hardware for the same money, but like you said the on-site warranty IMHO is worth it.
 
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