The PC I have now was custom built back in 2008. Its outdated and is starting to slow down. I'm looking to upgrade to a newer style, but not sure which route to take. I will more than likely turn this old PC into an unRAID server. Seeming as it is a Antec 900 case, which seems to be a popular case for that reason.
I'm not sure if whether I want a small footprint PC, or stick with a full ATX and large case. I was heavily leaning towards picking up a Mac Mini I7, now im undecided. I would like to get into the mac scene and see what the hype about them are. I've grown up and am use to Window though.
I like the small footprint of the Mac Mini and Mini ITX, yet I like having the expand ability and the room a full size tower gives me.
I like to perform all of my tasks with quick speed. I don't like waiting for programs to load, or having long boot ups.
I was just wondering what recommendations you all might have, or what route you would take?
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. Music, Surfing the Web, Photoshop occasionally, photo editing, photo uploading, Media Collection Management, You Tube and other various activities I can't think of right now.
2. What YOUR budget is. Mac Mini I7 is 800, was going to charge it and take advantage of the no interest for 18 months. If buying from the webs, I would say $500-$700
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. United States
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, Nope
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. Brand Preference isn't really a huge thing to me. I just like reliability. As long as it works and is reliable, I have no issues who makes it. Seagate makes excellent PSU's though.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are. None
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds. Running at default speeds, not much of an overclocker, never looked into it.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using? Mostly ran @ 1920x1080
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as I make up my mind, and find out the best specs for a system that suits my needs
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software? No Software needs to be purchased.
I hope I answered and did this correctly. I would just like something that is lightning fast and won't be outrageously outdated in 6 months.
I'm not sure if whether I want a small footprint PC, or stick with a full ATX and large case. I was heavily leaning towards picking up a Mac Mini I7, now im undecided. I would like to get into the mac scene and see what the hype about them are. I've grown up and am use to Window though.
I like the small footprint of the Mac Mini and Mini ITX, yet I like having the expand ability and the room a full size tower gives me.
I like to perform all of my tasks with quick speed. I don't like waiting for programs to load, or having long boot ups.
I was just wondering what recommendations you all might have, or what route you would take?
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. Music, Surfing the Web, Photoshop occasionally, photo editing, photo uploading, Media Collection Management, You Tube and other various activities I can't think of right now.
2. What YOUR budget is. Mac Mini I7 is 800, was going to charge it and take advantage of the no interest for 18 months. If buying from the webs, I would say $500-$700
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. United States
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, Nope
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. Brand Preference isn't really a huge thing to me. I just like reliability. As long as it works and is reliable, I have no issues who makes it. Seagate makes excellent PSU's though.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are. None
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds. Running at default speeds, not much of an overclocker, never looked into it.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using? Mostly ran @ 1920x1080
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as I make up my mind, and find out the best specs for a system that suits my needs
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software? No Software needs to be purchased.
I hope I answered and did this correctly. I would just like something that is lightning fast and won't be outrageously outdated in 6 months.