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Originally Posted by Alanmelon
Thanks for all the replies. The PCs are simply being used for a patient database, so downtime, whilst undesirable, isn't too critical at this stage. I consider myself fairly competent in repairs anyway. I just wonder, if, by the time I've bought all the components, OS and monitor etc, it might be cheaper to go the laptop route, and have it all ready to go with a second display output.
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if its only for a database then personally id say, a cheap but fast Dual core @ £35 ish, 500Gb hd to start off with, And top notch gigabyte network card plugged in, and use that as a file / database server.
AS zinglebarb says how about laptops wired / wireless hooked up to the network, which then people can see / share / edit the database files, but being laptops, prices are going to increase. which is another factor.
Best stick to desktop pc's me thinks
easier to upgrade and parts are always available in your local shop, + it dont take 1 min to whip off the side of a pc case
As for repairing, i perosonaly wouldnt touch a comapanys warranty they offer, as 9 times out of 10 its not worth it. + with delays for tech vist's etc, your best off repairing them yourself which would mean less down time.
---------- Post added at 03:22 ---------- Previous post was at 02:49 ----------
Ok i jsut worked it out due to boredem @ 3.15 am
with 2 pc's as clients it will cost you £570 @ most. THATS FOR 2, Spec wise, 2gb ram, intel dual core cpu @ 2.2Ghz, dvd rw,7.1 sound, 128 internal gfx, 19" tft monitor,160Gb hd,400watt Psu, kb,mouse,
Server wise it will cost £347. Spec - Intel dual core @ 2.2ghz, Ati gfx ( with HDMI output for future use, Maybe tv for patients ) 500Gb hd,4Gb mem, 19" tft, 7.1 snd,dvdrw, kb,optical mouse,
So in total youll spend £915 for 3 pc's. that are brand new
BARGIN.
---------- Post added at 03:26 ---------- Previous post was at 03:22 ----------
if u dont want the tft for the server, u cud knock off £80
which would make it out to be £270
TOTAL £840