getting a new computer

I'd definitely recommend getting dual disks you can mirror
as a
failsafe in case one blows chunks.

-Cameron

On 11/29/06, Robert Munn <cfmunstergmail.com> wrote:
> OK, I am finally going to break down and get a new
desktop system at home.
> My trusty Athlon XP 2500+ has seen its best days. It
still works fine but it
> feels dog slow for development, especially when I run
CFMX in developer mode
> and a db server on it at the same time. So what should
I get and when should
> I get it?
>
> I have been an AMD fan for a few years but the Intel
Core2 Duos are way too
> sweet to pass up if I buy now. The only thing I am
wondering about is
> whether I should wait until spring. Intel has a
quad-core processor out but
> it is very pricey right now. AMD is following with one
in the spring. I've
> been thinking I'll get a Core2 Duo with a mobo that
supports quad core and
> I'll just upgrade when the chips come down. Probably
build it myself or buy
> from a local custom vendor. I don't need kick-ass
graphics, just hi-res dual
> monitor support. I'm also thinking of going straight to
4 GB RAM and 10K
> Raptor disks.
>
> Opinions?
>
> --
> ---------------
> Robert Munn
> www.funkymojo.com
>
>
> 

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