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Its time to replace the desktop PC.....


 

Hi Group,


I'm now at the stage where I need to replace my desktop PC. Currently I have an HP Core2 Duo 3.00 GHz system with 6GB RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 graphics card running two monitors.


I use it for programming (Crestron, Lutron, RTI, KNX), , D-Tools, Autocad (not often), and general MS Office stuff.


So what sort of spec should I be going for now?


I am thinking i7, 32GB RAM, 500GB SSD Drive, and ?? (insert suggestions here) graphics card...


I will be running a Philips 40" 4K display (probably in 1440P) and a dell 24" (in portrait mode for emails etc.)


Any suggestions as to spec that I should be aware of? i.e. would I be better with an i5 but add more memory or better graphics card? What graphics card is best bang for the buck??


What do you guys currently use spec wise that you are happy with.


I am happy to spend ?1K - ?2.5K on it but don't want to go overboard spending money on performance that just may not be required for my intended use.


TIA - Nick




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