I am buying a new pc, this one isn't fast enough for the stuff i am doing these days.
I use some quite processor intensive programs (i'm an engineer):
- MATLAB
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Maple
I will be expecting for this to last a long time, so am considering the high spec and high price end of the market...
Here is what i have at the moment:
Motherboard:
ASUS P7P55D PRO iP55 Socket LGA 1156 8 channel audio ATX Motherboard £136.84
Processor:
Intel Core i7 860 2.8GHz Socket LGA 1156 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor £210.85
Memory:
Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3 Dominator Memory CL9 (9-9-9-24) £94.99
OS:
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate - Licence and media - 1 PC - OEM - DVD - 64-bit - English £139.78
Probably going to switch this for retail
Other:
Enlight Internal 3.5" 15-in-1 Card Reader with Sim Card Reader £9.99
Sony AD-5240S 24x DVD±RW DL Internal SATA Black Bare Drive - OEM £15.99
120mm Black Case Fan - 4 pin connector £1.99
Akasa AK-959 Socket 1156 CPU Cooler £5.42
I am unsure about the memory to be honest seems pretty pricey... anyone with any helpful suggestions?
oh, and i haven't included a graphics card as i will be getting that at a later date. and i have the case and power supply...
one of the reasons for getting this soon is too buy it before the VAT goes back up in england.
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