Need advice on spec for a new PC to upgrade from my current one as it is now becoming unreliable, slow and creaking and groaning a lot. My current spec is a PC Specialist computer running Vista, Intel Pentium Dual Core CPU (2GHz), 2046 Ram, 32 Bit Operating System that I've had for over 5 years.
I use it for my business which is in the visual arts, so lots of big image files, multpile image editing in Photoshop, lots of data stored, use lots of apps at the same time, edit the odd website etc. Also I do all the usual internet, email, watching you tube etc and it doubles up as a home PC too. I don't do gaming but might want to do some video editing in the future and I need my new PC to last about 5 years and not cost too much, my budget is £500-£600. However if the spec I've come up with would significantly benefit from upgrading a specific component or upping the spec on something so it all works better together, that would be really helpful to know (eg Motherboard? Graphics Card? Cooling?). Of course you can always spend more and up the spec on all components as I am finding here, but on the other hand I don't want to spend more that I need to.
The other thing I wanted to ask about - having briefly thought about sending off my current PC for upgrading my with new components but thought I need a fresh start - is does my current PC have any value and how can I easily make it safe to pass on while not compromiing any of my data (bearing in mind I have never opened the case on my PC)?
Below is what I've come up with so far, but any advice, suggetions etc would be very much appreciated at this stage!
Case STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4440 (3.1GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard ASUS® H81M-PLUS: Micro-ATX, LG1150, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM) 16GB KINGSTON DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st Hard Disk 2TB 3.5" SATA-III 6GB/s HDD 7200RPM 64MB CACHE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling INTEL STANDARD CPU COOLER
Sound Card ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT
PORTS
Modem NONE, I WILL BE USING BROADBAND
Power Cable 1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System Genuine Windows 8.1 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media Windows 8.1 (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Warranty 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND
Cost £584
I use it for my business which is in the visual arts, so lots of big image files, multpile image editing in Photoshop, lots of data stored, use lots of apps at the same time, edit the odd website etc. Also I do all the usual internet, email, watching you tube etc and it doubles up as a home PC too. I don't do gaming but might want to do some video editing in the future and I need my new PC to last about 5 years and not cost too much, my budget is £500-£600. However if the spec I've come up with would significantly benefit from upgrading a specific component or upping the spec on something so it all works better together, that would be really helpful to know (eg Motherboard? Graphics Card? Cooling?). Of course you can always spend more and up the spec on all components as I am finding here, but on the other hand I don't want to spend more that I need to.
The other thing I wanted to ask about - having briefly thought about sending off my current PC for upgrading my with new components but thought I need a fresh start - is does my current PC have any value and how can I easily make it safe to pass on while not compromiing any of my data (bearing in mind I have never opened the case on my PC)?
Below is what I've come up with so far, but any advice, suggetions etc would be very much appreciated at this stage!
Case STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4440 (3.1GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard ASUS® H81M-PLUS: Micro-ATX, LG1150, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM) 16GB KINGSTON DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st Hard Disk 2TB 3.5" SATA-III 6GB/s HDD 7200RPM 64MB CACHE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling INTEL STANDARD CPU COOLER
Sound Card ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT
PORTS
Modem NONE, I WILL BE USING BROADBAND
Power Cable 1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System Genuine Windows 8.1 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media Windows 8.1 (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Warranty 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND
Cost £584
