Hi all, I hope someone can help configure a new build.
I currently have a 34” HP envy curved all-in-one. It’s been struggling for a while, and its final moments are very near. While I am probably more technical than the average middle-aged numpty, that isn’t saying much and I’m finding choosing the best/most-suitable components a challenge.
Use:
Multitasking/productivity. *Many* applications open at the same time including streaming and photo/video/sound and 3D processing. Several browsers each with 10s upon 10s of tabs open. Lot of peripherals eg, webcam/s, microphone and preamp, graphics tablet etc. No gaming requirements, however, nor is this a professional level creative setup.
Monitor:
I will have to buy a monitor as well which needs to be widescreen and capable of video processing and multitasking. For example, I am considering the Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor - U4025QW but if you have a better/cheaper suggestion I’m listening.
Case:
While I really like the form factor of an all-in-one, I don't like the limitation that has placed on upgrades, so I am looking for a desktop this time. I would prefer a smaller form factor but am persuadable. I do like the Fractal North for example. A quiet, elegant case would be my preference.
Intel/AMD:
I’ve always chosen Intel and was planning to do so again but I’m aware there may be some issues so am open to advice.
Graphics Card:
My homework so far has suggested that an RTX 4070 Ti or similar might meet my current/future graphics card needs?
RAM:
Am thinking 64GB, but what kind?
System/Storage drives:
I would like a ‘huge’ amount of photo/video/file space but, for safety, across at least two RAID1 arranged drives. I am considering a separate NAS at some point but that’s expensive. For context, my main C/system drive currently has 140 out of 475GB free – I try not to have anything on there that I can save somewhere else. My back-up drive currently has over 2 TB on it.
Budget:
I’m guessing that I’ll need to spend at least £2,500 excluding the monitor. Obviously, I’d like to spend as little as possible, but I’d rather not skimp on something now that might cause problems sooner rather than later, so the budget is flexible. I’d prefer to not even have to think about upgrading for many years but the capacity to be able to do so is important.
I currently have a 34” HP envy curved all-in-one. It’s been struggling for a while, and its final moments are very near. While I am probably more technical than the average middle-aged numpty, that isn’t saying much and I’m finding choosing the best/most-suitable components a challenge.
Use:
Multitasking/productivity. *Many* applications open at the same time including streaming and photo/video/sound and 3D processing. Several browsers each with 10s upon 10s of tabs open. Lot of peripherals eg, webcam/s, microphone and preamp, graphics tablet etc. No gaming requirements, however, nor is this a professional level creative setup.
Monitor:
I will have to buy a monitor as well which needs to be widescreen and capable of video processing and multitasking. For example, I am considering the Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor - U4025QW but if you have a better/cheaper suggestion I’m listening.
Case:
While I really like the form factor of an all-in-one, I don't like the limitation that has placed on upgrades, so I am looking for a desktop this time. I would prefer a smaller form factor but am persuadable. I do like the Fractal North for example. A quiet, elegant case would be my preference.
Intel/AMD:
I’ve always chosen Intel and was planning to do so again but I’m aware there may be some issues so am open to advice.
Graphics Card:
My homework so far has suggested that an RTX 4070 Ti or similar might meet my current/future graphics card needs?
RAM:
Am thinking 64GB, but what kind?
System/Storage drives:
I would like a ‘huge’ amount of photo/video/file space but, for safety, across at least two RAID1 arranged drives. I am considering a separate NAS at some point but that’s expensive. For context, my main C/system drive currently has 140 out of 475GB free – I try not to have anything on there that I can save somewhere else. My back-up drive currently has over 2 TB on it.
Budget:
I’m guessing that I’ll need to spend at least £2,500 excluding the monitor. Obviously, I’d like to spend as little as possible, but I’d rather not skimp on something now that might cause problems sooner rather than later, so the budget is flexible. I’d prefer to not even have to think about upgrading for many years but the capacity to be able to do so is important.