Looking for suggestions on a new work desktop

[ShakingHorizons]

Need a new desktop for work. I currently have this bad boy (laptop) -
ASUS U56E-BBL5


ASUS Laptop U56E-BBL5 Intel Core i5 2410M (2.30 GHz) 6 GB Memory 640GB HDD 15.6" Windows 7 Home Premium - Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230176)


I am in need of something with more processing power and would love a SSD. Budget of $800 out the door.


Thoughts? Opinions?


I use my computer for Excel, Word, Google Earth Pro, SoundPLAN, Predictor, SVAN PC++, BZ-5503, interwebs, and email.


SoundPLAN, Predictor, SVAN PC++, and BZ-5503 all bog down my current computer to the point I cannot do anything other than let it process.





Edit - Monitor would be purchased separately, along with any peripherals.

*Building a computer is NOT an option.

*No Macintosh products.


Edit - CANNOT have "gaming" anywhere within the specs!!! My last PO was cancelled because of it.

[RaskyR1]

Not familiar with the programs you`re running but this is similar to what I`m running for running 2 CAD programs, Adobe Illustrator, and all the MS Office crap. Updated graphics card from the base model.

Precision Tower 7910 Video Editing Workstation | Dell (http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/precision-t7910-workstation/pd?oc=cto1apt7910&model_id=precision-t7910-workstation)

[House of Wax]

Any reason you`re against building one? It`s pretty easy and it`s nice knowing exactly what`s in it

[ShakingHorizons]

Any reason you`re against building one? It`s pretty easy and it`s nice knowing exactly what`s in it

I`m not against building it, my company is, LOL. They won`t approve the purchase of parts.

[ShakingHorizons]

Not familiar with the programs you`re running but this is similar to what I`m running for running 2 CAD programs, Adobe Illustrator, and all the MS Office crap. Updated graphics card from the base model.

Precision Tower 7910 Video Editing Workstation | Dell (http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/precision-t7910-workstation/pd?oc=cto1apt7910&model_id=precision-t7910-workstation)

Shows to be a $2999 tower, which is approximately $2199 over budget.

[RaskyR1]

Shows to be a $2999 tower, which is approximately $2199 over budget.

$800 budget! That sucks!

[House of Wax]

ahh, gotcha

[trashmanssd]

Acer Desktop PC Veriton VX6630G-i5459SX Intel Core i5 4590 (3.30 GHz) 8 GB DDR3 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit - Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883101110&nm_mc=HookLogic&cm_sp=HookLogic-_-Desktop+PC-_-Acer+America-_-83101110)

this is what i bought through my work to use as my work station computer, I run dual monitors and usually have 4-5 web pages always open and 4-5 diffent programs running and never slows down.

[ShakingHorizons]

Acer Desktop PC Veriton VX6630G-i5459SX Intel Core i5 4590 (3.30 GHz) 8 GB DDR3 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit - Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883101110&nm_mc=HookLogic&cm_sp=HookLogic-_-Desktop+PC-_-Acer+America-_-83101110)

this is what i bought through my work to use as my work station computer, I run dual monitors and usually have 4-5 web pages always open and 4-5 diffent programs running and never slows down.

Thoughts on this?

Lenovo Tower Desktop Intel Quad Core I7 Upto 3.8Ghz 16Gb DDR3 1TB SSHD + 250GB HDD Windows 10 PRO COA - Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA0S3P56069)

[JSFM35X]

499

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[JohnZ3MC]

Have you had a look at the Dell lineup?
I do a little computer consulting on the side and the Dells I`ve worked with over the years have been pretty reliable and last longer than quite a few other brands. The Lenovo laptops I`ve worked on are workhorses too.

[txb4z]

Amazon.com : Dell XPS X8700-1261BLK Desktop (Windows 7) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) : Computers & Accessories (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0HMVL4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00)

[ShaneB]

For those of us unfamiliar with some of those programs you will be using... What exactly are their purpose? Lots to consider when finding a PC. Depending on what work load you need it for and all.

its a shame your company won`t purchase parts. Much more cost effective. And in terms of gaming, if you need to do anything like rendering and things that require powerful GPUs, your best bet is high end gaming cards, unless your company wants to shell out the money for the quadro cards (same thing basically) for a couple grand

ypu could easily build quite a powerful system for $800

if processing power is the most important, stick with Intel i7 series processors, 4 cores w/ hyperthreading (4 physical cores, 8 logical cores). That`s your best bet for processing power. You could go for an i5 as well, basically the same specs except no hyperthreading. May or may not make a huge difference, all depends on the workload and if it is a multi threaded task or not.

There is also the option of over clocking if your motherboard allows it. This may require an aftermarket cooler though as increased clock speeds/core voltage means more heat. My 3.5ghz Intel i5 I have in my PC is running comfortably at 4ghz completely stable. Obviously something that shouldn`t be attempted unless you know what you`re doing.

I also would skip the SSD as they are still quite expensive in terms of $$/GB compared to hard drives. The performance improvement would only come in the form of documents and programs launching faster and saving would be quicker, but in terms of processing performance, it would do nothing for you. SSDs also are known to deteriorate over time and gradually lose their performance over the years. My SSD boots to windows noticeably slower today than it did when i built the system in 2012. Still faster than a HD but on its way down. Also, the more you read/write to an SSD, the faster this happens. So if you`re constantly saving, deleting, moving, copying etc. A SSD may not be in your best interest. Since you`re on somewhat of a low budget, money would be better spent on a better processor.

[ShakingHorizons]

My work sucks. They decided to order the cheapest thing on the market and let me continue suffering and being inefficient (IMO).

/thread

[mjlinane]

Not familiar with the programs you`re running but this is similar to what I`m running for running 2 CAD programs, Adobe Illustrator, and all the MS Office crap. Updated graphics card from the base model.

Precision Tower 7910 Video Editing Workstation | Dell (http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/precision-t7910-workstation/pd?oc=cto1apt7910&model_id=precision-t7910-workstation)


Have you had a look at the Dell lineup?
I do a little computer consulting on the side and the Dells I`ve worked with over the years have been pretty reliable and last longer than quite a few other brands. The Lenovo laptops I`ve worked on are workhorses too.


Amazon.com : Dell XPS X8700-1261BLK Desktop (Windows 7) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) : Computers & Accessories (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0HMVL4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00)

I and other Dell employees thank you. :buddies