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Hale.Pane · 09-04-2012, 12:52 AM

What is everyone running on ? I'm shopping for a new rig and would appreciate suggestions. It's just for work (no gaming). Currently running on a shitty netbook.

Dwight Schrute · 09-04-2012, 01:05 AM

tomaszjot · 09-04-2012, 01:39 AM

dreamache · 09-04-2012, 01:43 AM

there, I win. no one will post an earlier computer than a piece of fucking wood. don't bother.

scottspfd82 · 09-04-2012, 02:11 AM

I just got a new one.

I've been mobile the last couple of years so I've just packed laptops. I was trying to render video and do some other stuff this weekend, laptop slowed to a crawl and I decided it was time to upgrade.

I haven't shopped for a desktop in like 4 years. I know nothing about newer CPU's and had no idea that 16gb of RAM was even possible.

I ended up finding a good deal for this guy...

Dell XPS 8300 Review - ComputerShopper.com

The RAM is upgraded to 16gb, there's a higher end video card installed, 2 TB HDD, I'm thinking about getting a SSD for it. I managed to get a good deal on it from a guy I know, the whole rig plus a 24" LED monitor for $700. Also came with a nice wireless printer.

I'm running dual 24' monitors. Thing is fast as shit. I haven't used a desktop in forever and my old laptop isn't exactly high-end, but I can run like Photoshop + Camtasia + Word + 10 other programs blazing fast.

Just PS + Word would drag my old laptop to a crawl.

I didn't really go out looking for it specifically. I grabbed it after checking Bestbuy/NewEgg for pricing on new stuff and then stumbling across a good deal on it.

I'm happy with it so far. I can't believe how fast shit is. It's little things like launching word in 1 second as opposed to 30, or having it render a Camtasia video in a minute that'd take my old computer 45.

I know fuck all about hardware and I've read it's probably overpriced at retail, but I'm happy with it. I think the productivity boost from the extra speed alone has already paid for the computer.

/Cool Starry Bra

mattseh · 09-04-2012, 02:12 AM

23 inch monitor with macbook air underneath it.
under and over > side by side.

webjedi · 09-04-2012, 02:16 AM

I stick in the Dell Inspiron range.
They have TB drives and 8GB ram out of the box, cost like $500 and I can upgrade the following year.
Been serving me well so far I am up to my 5th Dell.
This round, I am adding dual large monitors to dock into when i am home.
The desktop concept did cross my mind ....

mGrunin · 09-04-2012, 03:52 AM

boatBurner · 09-04-2012, 04:50 AM

qualo · 09-04-2012, 06:02 AM

21.5" iMac- love it. Also a standard 19" monitor next to it which I plan to replace with the 27" Mac monitor at some point. I know nothing about giabites and shit so Apple is reassuringly expensive (and pretty).

Hale.Pane · 09-05-2012, 12:46 AM

Sexy. I think the T430 wins.

Dresden14 · 09-05-2012, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatBurner

Notice its only $1s.. Not a legit gangster.

okuma31 · 09-05-2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dresden14

Notice its only $1s.. Not a legit gangster.

You got it all wrong bro, this is the correct context...

Dwight Schrute · 09-05-2012, 01:39 AM

Took this pic a minute ago:

webjedi · 09-05-2012, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Schrute

Took this pic a minute ago:

SO not the truth Dwight

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dresden14

Notice its only $1s.. Not a legit gangster.

I know right? Look at this Compaq with attached speakers, love it .. and the gun, ok so what will he do shoot his monitor if he is pissed at you ?

So un-G

supplyshock · 09-05-2012, 02:49 AM

Enjoy face cancer mgrunin.

09-04-2012, 12:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hale.Pane Attracting Normals Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 634 iTrader: 12 / 100%	Workstations? What is everyone running on ? I'm shopping for a new rig and would appreciate suggestions. It's just for work (no gaming). Currently running on a shitty netbook. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-04-2012, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
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09-04-2012, 01:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
tomaszjot Membership Suspended Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albany Plantation Posts: 1,775 iTrader: 17 / 100%	Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter harpie, MSTeacher and IceToEskimos like this. __________________ CCarter Certified Peasant

09-04-2012, 01:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
dreamache Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,809 iTrader: 8 / 90%	there, I win. no one will post an earlier computer than a piece of fucking wood. don't bother. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-04-2012, 02:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
scottspfd82 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,315 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I just got a new one. I've been mobile the last couple of years so I've just packed laptops. I was trying to render video and do some other stuff this weekend, laptop slowed to a crawl and I decided it was time to upgrade. I haven't shopped for a desktop in like 4 years. I know nothing about newer CPU's and had no idea that 16gb of RAM was even possible. I ended up finding a good deal for this guy... Dell XPS 8300 Review - ComputerShopper.com The RAM is upgraded to 16gb, there's a higher end video card installed, 2 TB HDD, I'm thinking about getting a SSD for it. I managed to get a good deal on it from a guy I know, the whole rig plus a 24" LED monitor for $700. Also came with a nice wireless printer. I'm running dual 24' monitors. Thing is fast as shit. I haven't used a desktop in forever and my old laptop isn't exactly high-end, but I can run like Photoshop + Camtasia + Word + 10 other programs blazing fast. Just PS + Word would drag my old laptop to a crawl. I didn't really go out looking for it specifically. I grabbed it after checking Bestbuy/NewEgg for pricing on new stuff and then stumbling across a good deal on it. I'm happy with it so far. I can't believe how fast shit is. It's little things like launching word in 1 second as opposed to 30, or having it render a Camtasia video in a minute that'd take my old computer 45. I know fuck all about hardware and I've read it's probably overpriced at retail, but I'm happy with it. I think the productivity boost from the extra speed alone has already paid for the computer. /Cool Starry Bra Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-04-2012, 02:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
webjedi Señor Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 484 iTrader: 8 / 100%	I stick in the Dell Inspiron range. They have TB drives and 8GB ram out of the box, cost like $500 and I can upgrade the following year. Been serving me well so far I am up to my 5th Dell. This round, I am adding dual large monitors to dock into when i am home. The desktop concept did cross my mind .... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

09-04-2012, 03:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
mGrunin Shorting Premium Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY, US Posts: 2,516 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter mattseh, DaVJ1, Ibanez \| Jan and 1 others like this. __________________ My Sentiment: (LONG) Apple/Google (SHORT) Gold/Amazon

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09-04-2012, 06:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
qualo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 618 iTrader: 53 / 100%	21.5" iMac- love it. Also a standard 19" monitor next to it which I plan to replace with the 27" Mac monitor at some point. I know nothing about giabites and shit so Apple is reassuringly expensive (and pretty). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-05-2012, 12:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hale.Pane Attracting Normals Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 634 iTrader: 12 / 100%	Sexy. I think the T430 wins. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-05-2012, 01:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dwight Schrute New Member Services Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern Mexico Posts: 4,849 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Took this pic a minute ago: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Jameel, cougarclaws, okuma31 and 1 others like this. __________________ Dwight Schrute's 3,000th post - Tips for a Better Life [1:29:08 AM] IceToEskimos: if you don't hear from me, assume I've been murdered [3:21:26 PM] Mike K: snatch it up [3:21:48 PM] grindstone: I don't snatch

09-05-2012, 02:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
supplyshock Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 197 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Enjoy face cancer mgrunin. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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