I'm in need of a new office computer. The one I presently run is a custom one I had put together for video editing, but it wasn't getting much use, so I put it to work at my office. It's now slow, and I'm sure everything inside is 6+ years out of date.
I'd say my budget is around $1200. No real specific needs, it will run quickbooks, my invoicing software, Microsoft office, etc. I however run dual 21" monitors. Other than nothing extremely taxing, but again, I want something quality built, that is going to last.
Just get an i7, 8Gb+ memory and an ssd, everything else shouldnt really matter as long as it works together. I'm not sure on computer parts prices there but should definitely be doable. I was actually looking at getting an Intel NUC with the above specs and it would still come out to about your prices in our dollars = even cheaper there probably.
Hey TechArt, I can put a computer together for you through amazon or new egg. My email is Dre529@aol.com. I have built 5 computers so far. Email me if your interested.
Something like this: HP ENVY phoneix 810
bump up the ram to 12gb, better graphics card, and add the 16gb SSD and you're under your budget. Support for 4 monitors and should last you another 6 years.
I don't see why you would need to spend even close to $1200 as you won't be using the computer for anything that requires expensive parts (gaming, video editing, etc.) Also, going over 8gb of ram is just overkill.
any 400-600 laptop can do everything you need and run 2 screens. I personal would go with Lenovo. But if you insist on getting a desktop same price range applies
A medium scale i5 desktop is all you need. You can go a lot more powerful for $1200, but that is like buying a ferrari to never exceed the speed limit. At $1200 ur looking at a decent server for a business, not a normal pc...
Like everyone else, for that much money you wouldn't touch the potential of the computer. I wouldn't spend over $800 personally. I'd look at an i5-i7, 8-12Gb of DDR, 60Gb SSD, 1Tb storage, and a decent mobo.
Onboard video could be utilized, and you could salvage the case and be good to go. Always room for improvement adding or deleting component pricing etc..
I will agree with any MacBook Pro will do just fine for you. Especially since you aren't doing anything intensive at all. If you were looking for a desktop specifically, just get a super i5, since you will never use the full power of the i7 really.
But if you would consider a laptop, then I would suggest either macbook pro or even the air. I myself run a 13" air with i7, 8gb ram, 256gb ssd and it has 12 hours of battery life.
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