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Hey Guys,
You were all awesome last time i requested advice however, my needs have now changed since the last spec you helped me with. Originally i needed a setup for 3 screens, however, my need for the 3rd monitor has been filled by purchasing a USB3.0 to VGA adapter (not great quality but it didnt need to be, just a screen for holding mails and static stats documents).
Now, my requirements are as follows:
Case: BitFenix Phenom Mini-ITX Cube Case - Arctic White
Processor: At least i5 (IvyBridge or Haswell)
Memory: At least 8GB
Drive: SSD (at least 64GB)
OS: Windows 8 or 7 (i only use desktop mode in 8 currently, hate metro)
Network: Wifi connectivity
Video: 2 Outputs (HDMI & VGA - either, or, both (Preferably both HDMI due to higher resolution capabilities))
USB: At least 1 USB3.0 & at least 3 USB2.0, anymore is a great bonus.
I need it to be under £600, not strictly, if it means £20-50 over but i am getting a worthwhile upgrade, i can stretch to it.
Key Points it will be used for:
3 Monitors
Photoshop, Excel, SPSS Stats Packages
No Gaming
Preferably as quiet as possible.
Preferably as cool as possible.
I am Currently using my i3 laptop as a desktop running 3 monitors off it (1HDMI, 1VGA and 1 USB3.0>VGA Adapter) and it is working great however, it runs real hot due to its limited cooling capacity(i use a cooling tray) and i just generally want a dedicated machine and use the laptop for more portable uses.
Hope that is enough info but if anymore is needed, please let me know
Thank you for your help in advance, most knowledgeable guys around.
FYI, here is my current setup running from laptop in a draw below the keyboard on its cooling tray: http://i.imgur.com/QQlMyyv.jpg
You were all awesome last time i requested advice however, my needs have now changed since the last spec you helped me with. Originally i needed a setup for 3 screens, however, my need for the 3rd monitor has been filled by purchasing a USB3.0 to VGA adapter (not great quality but it didnt need to be, just a screen for holding mails and static stats documents).
Now, my requirements are as follows:
Case: BitFenix Phenom Mini-ITX Cube Case - Arctic White
Processor: At least i5 (IvyBridge or Haswell)
Memory: At least 8GB
Drive: SSD (at least 64GB)
OS: Windows 8 or 7 (i only use desktop mode in 8 currently, hate metro)
Network: Wifi connectivity
Video: 2 Outputs (HDMI & VGA - either, or, both (Preferably both HDMI due to higher resolution capabilities))
USB: At least 1 USB3.0 & at least 3 USB2.0, anymore is a great bonus.
I need it to be under £600, not strictly, if it means £20-50 over but i am getting a worthwhile upgrade, i can stretch to it.
Key Points it will be used for:
3 Monitors
Photoshop, Excel, SPSS Stats Packages
No Gaming
Preferably as quiet as possible.
Preferably as cool as possible.
I am Currently using my i3 laptop as a desktop running 3 monitors off it (1HDMI, 1VGA and 1 USB3.0>VGA Adapter) and it is working great however, it runs real hot due to its limited cooling capacity(i use a cooling tray) and i just generally want a dedicated machine and use the laptop for more portable uses.
Hope that is enough info but if anymore is needed, please let me know

Thank you for your help in advance, most knowledgeable guys around.
FYI, here is my current setup running from laptop in a draw below the keyboard on its cooling tray: http://i.imgur.com/QQlMyyv.jpg