I think if going for the H67 chipset and integrated graphics then probably best to get a K version chip (i5 2500K or i7 2600K), or include a discrete graphics card. And if you're going for the discrete graphics then might as well go for a P67 chipset. Personally my pending upgrade is for a H67 with i7 2600K. The integrated graphics will suffice for my needs, and help with a quiet PC design. Just waiting for the case I want to be available here.(USB 3.0 front port(s))
|-----Original Message----- |From: [email protected] [mailto:ozdotnet- |[email protected]] On Behalf Of Craig van Nieuwkerk |Sent: Monday, 24 January 2011 11:36 AM |To: ozDotNet |Subject: Re: Developer PC spec | |With desktops I don't think it is as important to get a name brand. It will also be |a lot cheaper. Something like this is not very expensive and would work well. |http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?sort=5d&products_id |=50052 | |<http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?sort=5d&products_i |d=50052> | | |On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:22 AM, Leah Garrett <[email protected]> |wrote: | | | | | Has anyone spec'ed out a new developer PC recently? Or got any |advice? | | | | We have a new IT team so I am now able to upgrade my PC! I will also |be getting an MSDN subscription and will be able to choose my OS. | | | | | | Current setup is Windows XP on an older PC. I develop web sites that run |on Windows 2003 server. On my desktop I usually run | | . Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition | | . SQL Server Management Studio | | . Paint .Net (although I would also install Adobe Creative Suite on |the new machine) | | . Remote Desktop to development server always open and to live |server occasionally | | . Multiple browsers with dev tools installed | | . Microsoft Virtual PC for cross browser testing | | | | My preference would be to have a specification that would a significant |upgrade without scaring the guy who has to authorize the purchase (he has not |told me how much I can spend). | | | | | | Cheers, | 8-) | | Leah Garrett | | Web Developer | | | | D'FINE/CREATIVE:-D | | 42-44 Stephenson Street Richmond VIC 3121 | | Phone: (03) 8561 7474 Direct: (03) 8561 7472 | | E: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> | | | | |
