I need to build a new comp for work. Pretty heavy applications, processing wise not graphics, and it takes a freaking long time to get anything so I need this to last probably 5 years. Since it's work, price isn't a problem up to a point (need to keep it under $2500). This is what I'm thinking so far:
CPU: Q9550
VGA: VisionTek 4870
HD: Samsung SpinPoint F1 750GB
PSU: PC Power & Cooling S61EPS
RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB DDR3 1333
The rest is just peripherals. I will get a different CPU fan, etc... I'll be using XP 64-bit, part of the cost, but already have a mouse/keyboard and 2 monitors for it.
Anyone got any suggestions for a mobo or changes to make? I'm having trouble finding a DDR3 mobo but I want to go that route since it will be hard to upgrade for a while. I know the processor will limit the RAM (would you all recommend AMD instead?) but I can probably upgrade that later on easier than a whole new system.
One more thing, I will not be using dual-VGA's or overclocking at all.
So basically, design a comp for me for $2500 or less with not much need for high-end video cards.
CPU: Q9550
VGA: VisionTek 4870
HD: Samsung SpinPoint F1 750GB
PSU: PC Power & Cooling S61EPS
RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB DDR3 1333
The rest is just peripherals. I will get a different CPU fan, etc... I'll be using XP 64-bit, part of the cost, but already have a mouse/keyboard and 2 monitors for it.
Anyone got any suggestions for a mobo or changes to make? I'm having trouble finding a DDR3 mobo but I want to go that route since it will be hard to upgrade for a while. I know the processor will limit the RAM (would you all recommend AMD instead?) but I can probably upgrade that later on easier than a whole new system.
One more thing, I will not be using dual-VGA's or overclocking at all.
So basically, design a comp for me for $2500 or less with not much need for high-end video cards.