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saint:
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--- Quote from: saint on July 01, 2009, 09:47:08 pm ---At that point you're into "home media server" territory and not "personal computer" territory methinks. I have 4.5 terabytes of media on my home server, but only several hundred gigs of stuff on my actual workstation.
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Like I said, I doubt I'm average by any stretch of the word. ;)
I'd say it's a good setup, although I still don't think Vista will be even thought about in 5 years, except as joke much like WinME was in it's time.
Windows 7 isn't out yet and Windows XP wont have much of a market share in 5 years either.
Sorta stuck in an OS lull right now.
If you wanna get 'em Vista, expect to upgrade 'em to Win7 in the next 2-3 years.
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Good point. I would make sure the CPU is compatible with the XP-Compatibility mode (runs a virtual-machine) so that you are in good shape for Windows 7. You can run Windows 7 without it, but don't get the XP Compatibility mode VM without it.
protokatie:
Not to sound out of place, but those specs are overkill for what they want. I would suggest a 4 year lifetime and buy the cheapest POS Compaq you can get your hands on, and add a second HD to it (or not).
This is the scary thing for computer makers these days, even the 400 dollar machines will be capable for "too long". Regardless, of what they want, do not pay over 600 dollars for it, as that is a major error in monetary judgement. The only people who pay premium or even sub premium for a PC are those who need major power now. Wait for a few years after and if they need it add a GFX card (an "older-by-then" card)
To justify my logic: I have a file server that is 8 years old and a "livingroom computer" (the entertainment center) that is 11 years old and both are fully capable machines. Each can handle even the most modern of video codecs. Both of these machines where "off the press" types, not home built.
HaRuMaN:
I would suggest build your own... I don't buy store-made PC's.
Avoid Vista if you can... seeing as how M$ is planning on ditching it soon.
CCM:
--- Quote from: HarumaN on July 02, 2009, 09:43:03 am ---I would suggest build your own... I don't buy store-made PC's.
Avoid Vista if you can... seeing as how M$ is planning on ditching it soon.
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I agree completely. I always build my own. You can get a better computer for much less money if you build your own.
SirPeale:
--- Quote from: CCM on July 02, 2009, 10:13:37 am ---
--- Quote from: HarumaN on July 02, 2009, 09:43:03 am ---I would suggest build your own... I don't buy store-made PC's.
Avoid Vista if you can... seeing as how M$ is planning on ditching it soon.
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I agree completely. I always build my own. You can get a better computer for much less money if you build your own.
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Once upon a time that might have been the case, but you can pick up an off the shelf unit for not much dough these days that works quite well, plus it's ready to just plug and play.
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