[dba-Tech] Desktop recommendation

I'll chime in w/ my 2 cents.

I do agree w/ JC in that building your own pc will yield far better
results than that of a pre-built system from any of the big guys.  And
again he's not saying that you gotta slap togheter whatever you find
first over at compUSA or bestbuys.  No.  You do have to do some
research, after all you *should* be aware of your hardware.

Building my own system, 2years running, I have a PC that I do not have
to shut off, I double it as an FTP server so I can send and received
packages from it.

IBM makes fine machines, but you'll pay more and not come close to
what you can put together yourself.

On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 13:43:43 -0500, John Bartow <john at winhaven.net> wrote:
> Dittos.
> 
> Build one if you enjoy that kind of thing otherwise buy a quality
> workstation.
> 
> My main workstation is a W4000 which I refer to as my "screaming meemy" Cost
> a bit more than the average stock of the day but it still holds it own
> against many of the PCs I see come through here.
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 10:55 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Desktop recommendation
> 
> Hi Joe
> 
> Well, not just to act as Mr. Opposite, I would advise against this -
> except if you think it is great fun.
> 
> As a serious programmer you have better things to do than buying ugly
> bluish lighted cases of doubtful quality, mounting boards that for
> some reason do not exactly fit. Leave that to the gamers.
> 
> Instead, go and get some relief. Buy a workstation - IBM
> IntelliStation or HP xw4200 - and turn into happy mode, confident that
> this - with its proven (on-site) service - will not let you down for
> the next three years. Pro tools also signal to the clients that you
> are serious and can be trusted.
> 
> Upgrading the old machine is even worse. Never do that - you waste a
> machine and don't get a new except if you replace everything - and
> then you could just have bought a new machine anyway.
> Only replace defect parts. Buy a new harddrive for the old machine. It
> will still be useful as a second machine for testing - or give it to
> your neighbour.
> 
> /gustav
> 
> > Date: 2004-10-19 17:19
> 
> > Building is always a good idea. ..
> 
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