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2/21/2011 12:35:23 PM | | | why
8 Posts Joined 02/20/2011Entry Type: General Information Category: General Subcategory: General | Need help computer specs for a desktop
Hello everybody,
I am new to this forum and here is my first post. I am looking forward to a career in architecture and will soon be starting online courses in Revit, AutoCADD and also 3DstudioMax. I need help in buying the right desktop which will get me through the coursework and last a couple of years. I was looking at Dell XPS-9100 premium model. Is this a dood one to buy? I am open to any other suggestions.
(http://www.dell.com/ca/p/studio-xps-9100/pd?oc=dsx9100_f_5e&model_id=studio-xps-9100)
Processor - Intel® CoreTM i7 930 (2.8GHz/8MB cache)
Operating System - Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Memory -12GB4 Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz
Hard Drive - 1000GB3 SATA hard drive (RPM) (7200RPM)
Video Card - 1024 (MB) ATI HD5870 RadeonTM
Optical Drive- Blu-ray Combo Drive (8X BD-R, DVD+/-RW) with DVD+R double layer write capability
Thank you,
Y
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2/21/2011 1:16:27 PM | | dedalus
4 Posts
Joined 01/28/2011 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: why
That should work very well, in fact I would say that it approaches overkill. You can check the video card compatibility on the revit site. The HD videocard is not really necessary but it will definitely give you room for any future applications. Another thing to consider is if that Dell is 64 bit or not, I would recommend going 64 bit. Ever thought about building your own system? |
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2/21/2011 1:39:27 PM | | why
8 Posts
Joined 02/20/2011 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: dedalus
Thank you for your input. I will look it into it and see if Dell is 64 bit. I wouldn't know where to start to build my own computer. What are the pros for building your own computer?
Thanks again,
Y
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2/21/2011 1:46:54 PM | | superJMuser
433 Posts
Joined 08/19/2009 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: why
is, generally, much cheaper. OVERCLOCKING! And now a days, everything is pretty plug and go, so it's not that hard.
Cons: no system warranty..must rely on manufacturer warranty of the parts. Usually limited warranty. _______________
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2/21/2011 2:45:13 PM | | why
8 Posts
Joined 02/20/2011 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: superJMuser
Thank you. I will look into it.
Y |
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2/21/2011 2:45:19 PM | | why
8 Posts
Joined 02/20/2011 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: superJMuser
Thank you. I will look into it.
Y |
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2/21/2011 2:45:20 PM | | why
8 Posts
Joined 02/20/2011 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: superJMuser
Thank you. I will look into it.
Y |
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2/21/2011 11:26:27 PM | | Toks
1 Posts
Joined 08/04/2010 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: why
The Dell is 64 bit otherwise it wouldn't support more than 4Gb of ram
The specs you have up there says
"Operating System - Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Memory -12GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz "
My only concern is it's being Home Premium. Try and get one with
Windows® 7 Professional 64-Bit. It supports more software in addition to
being much more secure.
Like superJMuser said it's cheaper to build yours if you are willing to forego
the manufacturer's warranty and are comfortable enough trouble shooting
things yourself.
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2/23/2011 8:56:55 AM | | why
8 Posts
Joined 02/20/2011 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: Toks
Thank you for your input. I am looking into the option of building a computer. Will post again once i get more details. |
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2/28/2011 8:45:41 AM | | why
8 Posts
Joined 02/20/2011 | Re: Need help computer specs for a desktop
In Response To: why
Thank you superJMuser, dedalus and Tok. Your input was helped me make my decision. I have decided to go with dell, for the following reasons:
1) I looked into building one myself, I am not confident doing so.
2) I got one priced to have it built by a local business, they quoted me $200 > dell xps
3) ofcourse the warranty.
The dell desktop I selected comes with 1024 (MB) ATI HD5870 Radeon video card. Instead if I opted for 1024 (MB) ATI HD5670 Radeon, I would save myself another $200.
As dedalus suggested I checked the revit site for compatibility but both of them are not listed. I wanted to find out if anybody else has used it before and in my case will the HD5670 work. What is the difference b/n the two?
Thank you,
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