Jun 27 2009
It just had to be done
I ordered my new computer. I just had to do it.
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I could have made it cheaper, but…
1. I insist on buying a $109 case that is quiet rather than a $40 cheapo.
2. I also insist on buying a SSD drive instead of a $40 cheap HDD. I do not mind splurging on a fast drive because that’s where the performance bottleneck is when it comes to boot time and application load time. A spiffy CPU isn’t going to help you here. Yes, it’s only 32 GB, but I am only installing thinkorswim and not much else.
This parts list is different from my list a few days ago in the following ways…
1. 16 GB SSD was bumped up to 32 GB.
2. I found out that the 5050e CPU does not support virtualization so I changed it to the 5400. It actually does. The 5400 has a TDP of 65 W compared to the lower power 5050e which consumes 45 W.
3. $25.99 DVD burner sold out so I had to get a pricier $42.99 burner.
Since I do not anticipate playing games, an integrated video solution is more than enough.
Interesting thought…
If I were to buy this cheap video card which is $19.99 after a $10 rebate, I can have 4 display ports on my computer, because the motherboard already has two display ports. I already have 2 19 inch LCD monitors. If I can nab 2 more monitors for about $100 each on eBay, I can have a quad monitor setup. I actually have room on my desk for 4 monitors. Hmm…
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