News • 13 August 2019
Choosing A New Computer Doesn’t Need To Be Stressful
What is the best computer to buy going forward in a business environment in 2019?
Josh Kimpton, Systems Engineer, Fabric
Here are three examples of PC powerhouses with consideration to good design, a strong spec and cost-effectiveness.
1. Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro
Firstly, the Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro. This is a strong number 1 as the best business desktop rated by many different top tech magazines. The OptiPlex 3050 offers an incredibly slim design and even comes with a bracket that can be mounted to a wall, the PC itself is tiny in comparison to the other desktops on this list, with dimensions of (W X D X H) 18.2 x 3.6 x 17.8. This machine can essentially stay out of your way while making an excellent performance for all of your software applications, granted this may not be the strongest when it comes to spec, featuring only an i3 Intel Core processor with Intel HD graphics and 4GB of RAM. However, for users who only need web access and the ability to use office programs, this may be the PC for you.
2. Lenovo ThinkCentre M900
Another fabulous computer is the Lenovo ThinkCentre M900. Featuring a much higher spec than the previous PC however a much larger design. The design of this beastly machine comes in with the dimensions of (W x D x H) 175 x 413 x 406mm. It is similar to most other competitors out there on the market. If the size of this machine isn’t an issue for yourself, then you can marvel at the high spec of this machine which wouldn’t have any problems running more top end programs such as Autodesk and photoshop etc. The device boasts a spec of an i7 Intel Core processor, NVIDIA Quadro K420 2GB DVI + DP graphics and can handle up to 64GB of RAM. For someone who is higher end user with top spec software, this would be the PC I would recommend for you.
3. HP ProDesk 400 G4 Tower
The third and final machine is the HP ProDesk 400 G4 Tower. Not quite as large as the Lenovo, with dimensions of (W X D X H) 17 X 33.8 X 27.4CM this PC can go under your desk without taking up too much room and causing an inconvenience. However with the smaller size comes with a good spec, possessing an Intel Core i7 Processor, Intel HD Graphics and 8GB of RAM. This PC is most suitable for a worker who would like a performance PC however won’t be using much graphics software as this is where the machine falls.
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