Time for a new workstation! - GoFuckYourself.com

Wolfy · 08-05-2011, 09:40 AM

The current machine is getting tired, and I'm on the market for a new one.

I use multiple monitors, and I like to run complicated programs simultaneously.

Budget is up to 3k.

What's the ULTIMATE rig out there right now in my budget?

CurrentlySober · 08-05-2011, 09:41 AM

i cant afford a new workstation...

Grapesoda · 08-05-2011, 09:41 AM

what a silly quesion

HostedinVegas · 08-05-2011, 09:50 AM

What is ultimate to you? Do you game, run large databases, tons of programs, or need craploads of space?

Dappz · 08-05-2011, 09:51 AM

ummmmmmmmmmm this is a cool one

Wolfy · 08-05-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfy

I use multiple monitors, and I like to run complicated programs simultaneously.

Come on guys and gals

Herb Kornfield · 08-05-2011, 11:08 AM

What's your OS preference?

Wolfy · 08-05-2011, 11:12 AM

Windows 7 is working good

Shoplifter · 08-05-2011, 11:32 AM

Bad time to buy as LGA 2011 will not be out until later this year.

I don't intend to upgrade from my 980x rig until maybe the end of Q1 2012 as there will be nothing until then that can really supercede it.

mountainmiester · 08-05-2011, 11:44 AM

I just got http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...892&CatId=4928 and am very impressed especially for the price ($1,600).

I run two 24" ViewSonic LED Monitors however, you can support up to 4 if you disable the crossfire feature.

96ukssob · 08-05-2011, 11:49 AM

heres my advice... build your own machine and add top quality stuff, dont cheap out as you will regret it in a year.

get 2 or more quality video cards and run a nice dual/triple monitor setup. I have 3 and love it.

Cooling system is key so spend some money on this and will save your machine for YEARS. get 8GB of ram and whatever HDD size you are getting, get another for internal backups.

If you have the dough I would say get some solid state drives. my brother has them on his new machine, cost a fuck load but WOW that fucker is fast as shit

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

i cant afford a new workstation...

you could become a poo broker and make millions

cooldude7 · 08-05-2011, 12:21 PM

ref: waste of money, build one yourself of same configuration at cheap.

bronco67 · 08-05-2011, 12:21 PM

Right now I'm using the i7 2600k overclocked to 4.5ghz. Nice chip. Cooling is the Corsair h70 water cooler. Easy to install.

For video card I have the gtx580.

Case is Obsidian with about 8 fans.

24 GB of corsair vengeance ram and a Rosewill 1000 watt poweer supply.

Socks · 08-05-2011, 12:31 PM

Hold on, let me price something out local to me part by part, so I can relay the useless information on to you!

PornStarToys · 08-05-2011, 12:57 PM

I think Google has some good suggestions

seeandsee · 08-05-2011, 12:58 PM

buy mega monster PC WINDOWS7 workstation, no apple please

L-Pink · 08-05-2011, 01:07 PM

mac-pro

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PiracyPitbull · 08-05-2011, 02:06 PM

Ive bought and self built and the latter has worked out by far the best bang for the buck......by far.

Grapesoda · 08-05-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfy

Windows 7 is working good

velocity mico makes good machines...

Wolfy · 08-05-2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronco67

Right now I'm using the i7 2600k overclocked to 4.5ghz. Nice chip. Cooling is the Corsair h70 water cooler. Easy to install.

For video card I have the gtx580.

Case is Obsidian with about 8 fans.

24 GB of corsair vengeance ram and a Rosewill 1000 watt poweer supply.

holy fuck that sounds nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bm bradley

velocity mico makes good machines...

Holy FUCK those are expensive!!! I added a dual processor and it jumped up to 7k!!!!

John-ACWM · 08-06-2011, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooldude7

ref: waste of money, build one yourself of same configuration at cheap.

That is a really fine piece!

The Duck · 08-06-2011, 03:57 AM

For 3K you can build a state of the art machine. Head over to hardforum (it's a hardware forum) and check what is hot right now and what parts you should go for.

adultchatpay · 08-06-2011, 09:02 AM

try google

DirtyDanza · 08-06-2011, 10:15 AM

mac pro and your done

MPGdevil · 08-06-2011, 01:35 PM

Not the ultimate rig but here is some of what I bought recently.

Motherboard: EVGA Classified SR-2 (Super Record 2) ($599)

CPU: Intel Xeon X5690 Westmere-EP 3.46GHz 6 x 256KB L2 Cache 12MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 ($1670)

Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 12GB (6 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 ($259)

or

Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 24GB (6 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 ($305)

Total: $2500

Spend the rest on a good video card.
I guess you already have monitor and a PSU you can use. Probably need to buy a new case to fit the MB though as it needs room for 10 pci slots.

Then upgrade with another CPU and memory when you need. With two Xeon processors (12/24 cores) and 48GB memory you should have hardware that last for at least the next couple of years.

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bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	Right now I'm using the i7 2600k overclocked to 4.5ghz. Nice chip. Cooling is the Corsair h70 water cooler. Easy to install. For video card I have the gtx580. Case is Obsidian with about 8 fans. 24 GB of corsair vengeance ram and a Rosewill 1000 watt poweer supply. __________________

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MPGdevil Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,210	Not the ultimate rig but here is some of what I bought recently. Motherboard: EVGA Classified SR-2 (Super Record 2) ($599) CPU: Intel Xeon X5690 Westmere-EP 3.46GHz 6 x 256KB L2 Cache 12MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 ($1670) Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 12GB (6 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 ($259) or Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 24GB (6 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 ($305) Total: $2500 Spend the rest on a good video card. I guess you already have monitor and a PSU you can use. Probably need to buy a new case to fit the MB though as it needs room for 10 pci slots. Then upgrade with another CPU and memory when you need. With two Xeon processors (12/24 cores) and 48GB memory you should have hardware that last for at least the next couple of years.