Spec Please

RedTen · 27 Feb 2009 at 12:13

Hey guys,

I've got an older friend that needs a new pc for work use. He runs mainly image editing software but up until now hes managed to use a P4 so lets not push the boat out with massive photoshop munching machines

Hes not sure how much he wants to pay so similarly to the 300-1250 thread (which has died!) i need a few tiered specs.

I need just a base unit and hes not gonna be playing any games.

Could we do a £400/600/800 spec? He'll be running XP due to hardware restrictions. (old printing machines)

I guess XP64 may be an idea..

Thanks for any input guys!

Tonyator · 27 Feb 2009 at 12:16

This thread

RedTen · 27 Feb 2009 at 12:23

Tonyator said:
This thread

Keh? They were last updated September 08.

I'm pretty sure hardware choices AND prices have changed significantly since

Tonyator · 27 Feb 2009 at 12:24

Oh yeah, Didn't notice... I'll just get my coat...

ro55o · 27 Feb 2009 at 13:15

Now since you've said it's for work I'm guessing he won't need a powerful graphics card, i.e. no gaming capabilities needed.

£400 spec

£600 spec

£800 spec

All of them should perform a lot better than the P4 system. To be honest the i7 spec will probably be overkill for his needs. Since he doesn't need (Im guessing

) a powerful graphics card, the systems can be had for a lot cheaper. The £400 and £600 would be the 2 I'd choose between. Even go for in between the 2, for £500 you can upgrade the CPU to an E7400, change the mobo to a P43/45 board, add in 4gb or ram, increase the hard drive to the samsung 320gb and improve the graphics card to the one shown in the £600 spec.

Also just to note, the case is quite small and will be quite a tight fit, but will be fine for the above spec's.