Workstations?
- Thread starter Hale.Pane
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I just got a new one.
I've been mobile the last couple of years so I've just packed laptops. I was trying to render video and do some other stuff this weekend, laptop slowed to a crawl and I decided it was time to upgrade.
I haven't shopped for a desktop in like 4 years. I know nothing about newer CPU's and had no idea that 16gb of RAM was even possible.
I ended up finding a good deal for this guy...
Dell XPS 8300 Review - ComputerShopper.com
The RAM is upgraded to 16gb, there's a higher end video card installed, 2 TB HDD, I'm thinking about getting a SSD for it. I managed to get a good deal on it from a guy I know, the whole rig plus a 24" LED monitor for $700. Also came with a nice wireless printer.
I'm running dual 24' monitors. Thing is fast as shit. I haven't used a desktop in forever and my old laptop isn't exactly high-end, but I can run like Photoshop + Camtasia + Word + 10 other programs blazing fast.
Just PS + Word would drag my old laptop to a crawl.
I didn't really go out looking for it specifically. I grabbed it after checking Bestbuy/NewEgg for pricing on new stuff and then stumbling across a good deal on it.
I'm happy with it so far. I can't believe how fast shit is. It's little things like launching word in 1 second as opposed to 30, or having it render a Camtasia video in a minute that'd take my old computer 45.
I know fuck all about hardware and I've read it's probably overpriced at retail, but I'm happy with it. I think the productivity boost from the extra speed alone has already paid for the computer.
/Cool Starry Bra
I've been mobile the last couple of years so I've just packed laptops. I was trying to render video and do some other stuff this weekend, laptop slowed to a crawl and I decided it was time to upgrade.
I haven't shopped for a desktop in like 4 years. I know nothing about newer CPU's and had no idea that 16gb of RAM was even possible.
I ended up finding a good deal for this guy...
Dell XPS 8300 Review - ComputerShopper.com
The RAM is upgraded to 16gb, there's a higher end video card installed, 2 TB HDD, I'm thinking about getting a SSD for it. I managed to get a good deal on it from a guy I know, the whole rig plus a 24" LED monitor for $700. Also came with a nice wireless printer.
I'm running dual 24' monitors. Thing is fast as shit. I haven't used a desktop in forever and my old laptop isn't exactly high-end, but I can run like Photoshop + Camtasia + Word + 10 other programs blazing fast.
Just PS + Word would drag my old laptop to a crawl.
I didn't really go out looking for it specifically. I grabbed it after checking Bestbuy/NewEgg for pricing on new stuff and then stumbling across a good deal on it.
I'm happy with it so far. I can't believe how fast shit is. It's little things like launching word in 1 second as opposed to 30, or having it render a Camtasia video in a minute that'd take my old computer 45.
I know fuck all about hardware and I've read it's probably overpriced at retail, but I'm happy with it. I think the productivity boost from the extra speed alone has already paid for the computer.
/Cool Starry Bra
I stick in the Dell Inspiron range.
They have TB drives and 8GB ram out of the box, cost like $500 and I can upgrade the following year.
Been serving me well so far I am up to my 5th Dell.
This round, I am adding dual large monitors to dock into when i am home.
The desktop concept did cross my mind ....
They have TB drives and 8GB ram out of the box, cost like $500 and I can upgrade the following year.
Been serving me well so far I am up to my 5th Dell.
This round, I am adding dual large monitors to dock into when i am home.
The desktop concept did cross my mind ....
You got it all wrong bro, this is the correct context...
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyDqoLimejg]Luniz - I Got 5 On It Lyrics - YouTube[/ame]
SO not the truth Dwight
I know right? Look at this Compaq with attached speakers, love it .. and the gun, ok so what will he do shoot his monitor if he is pissed at you ?
So un-G