Hi,
I have looked at the posts in this particular forum but I just couldn't decide on a build as I am not planning on a gaming rig. I mostly do c++ numerical simulations using random numbers so the performance would be measured in flops rather than fps. My major problem is choosing a cpu - should I go dual core or quad core? Also, among the workstations available online I still see the quadcore Qxxxx series being prevalent.
Thanks and apologies for my grumblings,
A
Anyway, here is the information you might need:
1. Budget: for MOBO+ Processor , preferably below $350
2. Brands: Intel processors preferable as AMD has dismal presence in my country. Single CPU machine though - obvious from the budget. Main problem; Quad cores or faster dual cores or corei5
3. Multitasking: Oh yes. But mostly writing latex documents while running c++ simulations.
4. Gaming: The most modern game I played was quake 3. Now sometimes play freeciv on the machine ( not online). But I would like get a dedicated gfx card though.
5. Calculations: That's what the machine will be used for.
6. Overclocking: No .
7. Storage: Not very important as I already have a 500G HDD. Maybe anothr 320G.
8. Legacy Support: I have a parallel port printer. But it's not that important as it also has USB connectivity.
9. Operating System: Linux . RHEL 5.4 compatible.
10. Case: Have one.
11. Accessories: No
12. Recycled Components: Nope
13. Monitor: Can't decide between widescreen or square ones.
14. Stores: No.
15. Location: Bangladesh.
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I have looked at the posts in this particular forum but I just couldn't decide on a build as I am not planning on a gaming rig. I mostly do c++ numerical simulations using random numbers so the performance would be measured in flops rather than fps. My major problem is choosing a cpu - should I go dual core or quad core? Also, among the workstations available online I still see the quadcore Qxxxx series being prevalent.
Thanks and apologies for my grumblings,
A
Anyway, here is the information you might need:
1. Budget: for MOBO+ Processor , preferably below $350
2. Brands: Intel processors preferable as AMD has dismal presence in my country. Single CPU machine though - obvious from the budget. Main problem; Quad cores or faster dual cores or corei5
3. Multitasking: Oh yes. But mostly writing latex documents while running c++ simulations.
4. Gaming: The most modern game I played was quake 3. Now sometimes play freeciv on the machine ( not online). But I would like get a dedicated gfx card though.
5. Calculations: That's what the machine will be used for.
6. Overclocking: No .
7. Storage: Not very important as I already have a 500G HDD. Maybe anothr 320G.
8. Legacy Support: I have a parallel port printer. But it's not that important as it also has USB connectivity.
9. Operating System: Linux . RHEL 5.4 compatible.
10. Case: Have one.
11. Accessories: No
12. Recycled Components: Nope
13. Monitor: Can't decide between widescreen or square ones.
14. Stores: No.
15. Location: Bangladesh.
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