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PaulK
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Message 188 of 297 (353087)
09-29-2006 9:22 AM
Reply to: Message 185 by Percy
09-29-2006 8:34 AM


Re: Need New Computer Advice
If cost really isn't an object you could try a Mac Pro (same as I've got - or with even more options) It can be set to boot into Windows - but you have to buy Windows seperately and download Apple's Boot Camp. There is a Mac version of Office, but it hasn't been converted to run natively on Intel processors yet.
Memory is a bit pricey (FB RAM with extra heat sinks to keep the temperature down).
Otherwise, with options it meets or exceeds all your specs.
TWO Core 2 Duo Xeon processors (4 cores) (2.66 GHz standard - 3.0 GHz or 2.0 GHz as options)
1 GB RAM (Plenty of expansion room - there are 4 pairs of slots. Installing your own memory isn't difficult and may be cheaper - but try to get good quality memory)
250 GB HD (Bigger drives as options - I have 500 GB - and installing addditional drives is incredibly simple - there are 4 3.5" bays for SATA drives)
nVidia 7300 graphics card with 256 MB Ram (ATi X1900 available as an option - and probably more than you need) The standard card can run a 30" monitor
DVD/CD writer (Apple Superdrive)
Apple isn't perfect but it still has a better reputation than most.
MacPro - Apple
And it runs OS X :-)

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Message 197 of 297 (353140)
09-29-2006 1:54 PM


Some Hardware sites worth checking

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Message 199 of 297 (353177)
09-29-2006 3:38 PM
Reply to: Message 198 by Percy
09-29-2006 3:36 PM


Re: Need New Computer Advice
Sounds like you definitely could do with a dual core processor. Quite possibly more than one.

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