Specs for a new pc
I am trying to draw a specifications list for the purchase of a new pc for my non profit church. Hope the gurus, could suggest the suggested specs. The pc will be used for word processing, database (MiS Access), Excel, Adobe Graphics softwares like Phortoshop and Illustrator, the playing of audio CDs or DVDs thru an amplifer to external speakers, and the playing of Video DVDs to an external TV for the congregation viewing. As there are so many specs to watch out for hope u could suggest the minimum specs details. I am thinking of Windows 7 as the OS, but please advise which version to go for.
Like all non-profits budget also plays a part without sacrificing the needs.
The specs that I am looking for are like what should be the clock speed, cache, RAM, any video cards or external outlets that have to be on the pc to achieve the above needs. As I am no pc tech guy but these are the terms that I usually see on a pc specs listing, so please feel free to add any other specs.
Thank you.
Like all non-profits budget also plays a part without sacrificing the needs.
The specs that I am looking for are like what should be the clock speed, cache, RAM, any video cards or external outlets that have to be on the pc to achieve the above needs. As I am no pc tech guy but these are the terms that I usually see on a pc specs listing, so please feel free to add any other specs.
Thank you.
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I agree with most of your points Scissors, except the Intel bit. I went Intel simply for the performance of the i5, and a dedicated GPU for Photoshop is a must if the Photoshop is a heavily used application for longevity. If a good Phenom can be found with a good GPU and 4+GB of RAM then there is no reason to shop Intel.
@athomsfere I suppose on the lower end Intel vs. AMD isn't that large of a difference in performance. However you look like your giving him the i5-760 which I believe is the quad core version. I see no reason for him to go with quad core when he could save a couple hundred dollars sticking with a 3.0ghz dual core. And yes for Photoshop, if it to be used heavily, he will be spending the most money on a nice graphics card.
@ Scissors,
I agree 100% that a quad core is not required, but if budget permits it might be easier to fund $680 now, then $300 now and again in a couple years. The quad core should age a little better as more apps move forward.
Again, this is all sort of guess work until the OP can respond with budget and more info.
I agree 100% that a quad core is not required, but if budget permits it might be easier to fund $680 now, then $300 now and again in a couple years. The quad core should age a little better as more apps move forward.
Again, this is all sort of guess work until the OP can respond with budget and more info.
thank u
The processor, RAM, and GPU (graphics processing unit) are your 3 main key components you need to worry about when customizing a pre-built PC. The motherboard, sound card, power supply, tower, all that other stuff will work fine with the default choices.