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Dev PC with good CPU

  • 20-10-2021 2:06pm
    #1
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,918 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I am looking for a new dev PC as I'll most likely be moving jobs to permanent WFH.

    The new job said we can discuss them paying, or part-funding the new PC, so budget is up in the air. Maybe 1200 or so. Maybe 1500. If I'm footing the bill then it'll be probably less, and then i'll go back later and upgrade RAM/SSD/Monitor etc after a few wage packets. Won't be sure until I talk to the new job about it.

    I'll probably be making the purchase in December/January so just doing a bit of early research so I can go back to the new employer with more accurate info. As in, should I buy or build.

    Either way, graphics will take a back seat, and CPU will be the main focus, as I need to compile a lot of code. I'm thinking a latest gen i7, or maybe a Xeon. I'll need 2 x 24" monitors, mouse, keyboard, pretty much everything as I don't have a desktop at the moment. The current work laptop has an i7-9750H, which is decent enough. I wouldn't want slower performance than that. Maybe an i7-11700 or i7-11800. I got my parents a PC with a Ryzen, which is good, but not sure if it would be as suitable for pure number crunching/compiling.

    So the question is, should I buy an off-the-shelf desktop or build my own? I want to avoid customs so don't want to ship from UK companies if I'll get stung for customs. I bought before from PC Specialist, and I think they have an Irish distribution centre so maybe they're an option.

    Any advice appreciated. Thanks.



Answers

  • #2
    Xenoronin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭Xenoronin


    My general recommendation with work stuff is to go with a vendor like Lenovo or Dell for the support and maintenance. If the company isn't fussed then it's up to you if that's required.

    Ryzen is fine for number crunching and compilation (equivalent or better than intel at the moment), but the need a graphics card on the more powerful CPUs is kinda painful in the current climate. I'd be interested to hear what others think on this.

    Customs ain't so bad tbh, the process with Amazon is painless since you pay it in advance and retailers like overclockers.co.uk remove the VAT, letting DHL handle it for you. My sister had PC parts delivered via DHL this way and it was fine, just need to wait for the email and pay the bill.



  • #3
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,902 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Just talk to Dell Business & make sure you get the 24hr-turnaround warranty.

    Time is money, and losing days of work to a broken part is bad.



  • #4
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,918 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    Thanks for the replies.

    Yeah we use Dell in the current place. The laptops we ordered had a lead time of about 2 months. If they have any in stock, then it might be an option, but if I've to go through the whole process of getting one built to order, it could be Paddys Day by the time I have the PC.

    Ideally if I can find a supplier with PCs in stock that I can just buy there and then. In that scenario I'd be expecting to have to go and add more RAM, as I'm maxing out the 16GB on my current machine. Maybe explore an SSD upgrade if it'll improve compile times.

    Do Dell PCs use their own motherboards that only accept certain upgrade paths? I have an old Dell PC and the motherboard is very limited. I don't think I'd like to be restricted by the motherboard like that.

    If I end up owning this PC (rather than it being company-owned), I know I'll get tempted to upgrade the graphics card. Maybe its a good thing that you can't get them these days!!



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