Hi all, it's time to upgrade my editing system and I'm looking for some feedback. I initially requested a BOXX core i7 hex core OC'd to 4.15Ghz, but our IT folks weren't too thrilled with the idea of
a) Any system that doesn't say HP on the front, and
b) Overclocking
The HP workstations that we use throughout the company have been great. Fast, quiet, reliable, and very well supported, so I'm forced to agree that it doesn't make sense to switch unless there's a substantial performance benefit.
Our IT folks didn't feel that a 4.15Ghz core i7 hex core would provide enough of a real-world performance over a 3.0Ghz Xeon hex core to warrant the added risk. If anyone has experience here I'd love some feedback. If I can make a strong case for a faster CPU, they're willing to consider the BOXX. FYI, building our own is simply NOT an option they would consider.
Guy
a) Any system that doesn't say HP on the front, and
b) Overclocking
The HP workstations that we use throughout the company have been great. Fast, quiet, reliable, and very well supported, so I'm forced to agree that it doesn't make sense to switch unless there's a substantial performance benefit.
Our IT folks didn't feel that a 4.15Ghz core i7 hex core would provide enough of a real-world performance over a 3.0Ghz Xeon hex core to warrant the added risk. If anyone has experience here I'd love some feedback. If I can make a strong case for a faster CPU, they're willing to consider the BOXX. FYI, building our own is simply NOT an option they would consider.
Guy