I need a new computer. Reccomendations?

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So how much performance would I gain going from a hp dessktop with -> I5 | 1 Terra SSD | rtx1660 | 16GB Ram?

[Here's Johnny!]

[quote="Thee Byte™" post_id=8416 time=1615982331 user_id=50]
So how much performance would I gain going from a hp dessktop with -> I5 | 1 Terra SSD | rtx1660 | 16GB Ram?
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For future proofing your system to last at least 5 years you need 64GB of RAM, 128GB would be best and a fast CPU.

[byte]

Yes, ok, but the processor?
Is it worth it for the I9?
It's a fair chunk of change, what about the gpu?
only the rtx 4000?

[byte]

Total: $ 4042
APEXX E3
Intel® Core i7-10700K Processor (3.80GHz, Turbo 5.10GHz) 8 Core
64GB DDR4-3200 MHz (2 - 32GB DIMMS)
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 8GB
1.0TB SSD NVMe/PCIe 3.0 M.2 Drive
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional Edition 64-Bit
Like this?

[gcode]

[quote="Thee Byte™" post_id=8425 time=1615987158 user_id=50]
Yes, ok, but the processor?
Is it worth it for the I9?
It's a fair chunk of change, what about the gpu?
only the rtx 4000?
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I would not even consider an i5 for a Cad/Cam machine
i7 would be the baseline entry
rtx 4000 would be the minimum if you work with a lot of solids
if you work is mostly wireframe, an rtx 2000 and 3000 would be OK, but Verify performance will suffer.

The Lite Desktop on this link would be a good bare bones machine
https://www.xicomputer.com/solutions/MasterCAM/">https://www.xicomputer.com/solutions/MasterCAM/

You could probably build something similar yourself for $1200/1500

[gcode]

[quote="Thee Byte™" post_id=8426 time=1615987943 user_id=50]
Total: $ 4042
APEXX E3
Intel® Core i7-10700K Processor (3.80GHz, Turbo 5.10GHz) 8 Core
64GB DDR4-3200 MHz (2 - 32GB DIMMS)
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 8GB
1.0TB SSD NVMe/PCIe 3.0 M.2 Drive
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional Edition 64-Bit
Like this?
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that machine will rock... and last you 3 to 5 years
the Boxx I have at work is 6 years old now and has never had a problem
It's slow by today's standards though.. and I have upgraded the video card

[Here's Johnny!]

The last i9 Desktop we got from Dell was $2710.00 CAN plus taxes
i9-9900K
64GB (4x16 DDR4)
Quadro P2200
512GB SSD

[Here's Johnny!]

My laptop is a Dell 7750
i9-10885H (10th generation)
1TB PCIE C40 SSD
1TB NVME PCIE SSD
64GB (4x16GB, DDR4) RAM
Nvidia Quadro RTX4000

$4355.01 CAN plus taxes

[byte]

That would work as far as specs, except gcode says desktops are a better choice, I saw a big difference between my desktop and the comparable laptop of the same make/specs

[gcode]

except gcode says desktops are a better choice

that's just personal preference.
if you need portability, a laptop is a must. I don't
I prefer desktops because you can over clock them, they run cooler, you can update video cards
swap out hard drives memory etc etc etc.
plus I just can't work with a 17" screen anymore
I'm running 2 Dell 24" Ultrasharp's with a 27" Ultrasharp in the middle.
I'm guessing that could be done with a laptop and a docking port, but
I don't need portability, so why go to the trouble.

Crazy millman is running a Dell workstation grade laptop with dual Xeons and 128 of ram and
a very high end quadro.... he does crazy stuff with it ... and he spent crazy money for it

It just depends on what you need.
At one point I needed a laptop and I bought a nice Dell.
I've still got it.. and still keep it up to date, but I haven't actually used it in years.

[Here's Johnny!]

Desktops will give you the same or better performance for less cost as Tom stated as well as having better monitors. The laptop can be hooked to a single monitor.

[byte]

Hmm, ok well it seems I have the information I need to make an informed decision, I'll keep you guys updated, thanks for the support all!!

[Matthew Hajicek]

I've hypothesizing I'm better off getting a machine at 80% of top of the line, but every 2.5 years, rather than 90% of top of the line every 5 or 100% every 7.5.  Cost per year is about the same, but the area under the curve is greater with the 80%.

[byte]

Sorry to bother you guys more, going through the numbers, it makes a bit more sense to order parts and build it here.
Where do I order parts Ebay from a seller with good rep?

[neurosis]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/">https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

It may be difficult to find good video cards right now.  I'm not sure if the quadro cards are popular in the crypto world so maybe that wont be an issue?