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Hey guise....
Need some assistance, Im looking at replacing the rig-in-me-sig for something a bit beefier. Im planning on taking the new Microsoft MCSE exams, so need something flooded with RAM (32GB preferably), a CPU with more grunt would help as well.
So, looking at a mobo-cpu-ram swapout, Im a bit lost these days when it comes to the different socket types. Is 2011 the way to go? Seems pricey, I was wondering if 1155 might be OK, but just a bit worried about future-proofing. Ideally, this build will last the next 5 years, so room for upgrades is a must. I looked at the new 6-core CPU's as this might help when running multiple VM's, but they seem way overpriced at the moment. Does anyone have any experience of running 4 or 5 VMs on a 2600k?
No idea of budget really, I guess if it works for me I'll find the money.
Need some assistance, Im looking at replacing the rig-in-me-sig for something a bit beefier. Im planning on taking the new Microsoft MCSE exams, so need something flooded with RAM (32GB preferably), a CPU with more grunt would help as well.
So, looking at a mobo-cpu-ram swapout, Im a bit lost these days when it comes to the different socket types. Is 2011 the way to go? Seems pricey, I was wondering if 1155 might be OK, but just a bit worried about future-proofing. Ideally, this build will last the next 5 years, so room for upgrades is a must. I looked at the new 6-core CPU's as this might help when running multiple VM's, but they seem way overpriced at the moment. Does anyone have any experience of running 4 or 5 VMs on a 2600k?
No idea of budget really, I guess if it works for me I'll find the money.