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<blockquote data-quote="RickN" data-source="post: 1449545" data-attributes="member: 8854"><p>I build all my computers for home and our business, and if you are going to have someone build one for you I suggest a Cooler Master case. I have built dozens using these cases with good results every time. Not as fancy as some brands but always good airflow and easy to work with. Here is a good example,</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215" target="_blank">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215</a></p><p></p><p>I also like Gigabyte motherboards and the Intel i5 or i7 processors. Ram depends on if you are planning to use 32 or 64bit OS. If you want to stick with 32 bit because of older programs that may not run well on 64 bit, you only need 3gb ram. If going with 64 bit OS then you want 4gb or better.</p><p></p><p>I know of several people that have had problems using the 1TB or larger drives as their main drive. Even some with the 500gb and above drives. Might think of a 320gb main with a 1tb for storage.</p><p></p><p>Out of that 1k you probably need to allow some for upgrading software. Some of your old programs may not run well on a newer OS depending on what you are running now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RickN, post: 1449545, member: 8854"] I build all my computers for home and our business, and if you are going to have someone build one for you I suggest a Cooler Master case. I have built dozens using these cases with good results every time. Not as fancy as some brands but always good airflow and easy to work with. Here is a good example, [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215[/url] I also like Gigabyte motherboards and the Intel i5 or i7 processors. Ram depends on if you are planning to use 32 or 64bit OS. If you want to stick with 32 bit because of older programs that may not run well on 64 bit, you only need 3gb ram. If going with 64 bit OS then you want 4gb or better. I know of several people that have had problems using the 1TB or larger drives as their main drive. Even some with the 500gb and above drives. Might think of a 320gb main with a 1tb for storage. Out of that 1k you probably need to allow some for upgrading software. Some of your old programs may not run well on a newer OS depending on what you are running now. [/QUOTE]
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