Please comment on these specs for quiet system
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:05 am
I got the following specs from a local computer store after I asked for a basic but quiet system with Windows 7 as primary OS and various VMs for development in various Windows/Linux environments. I would appreciate any opinions on the parts from both a noise and performance perspective. Some specific questions I have are:
1. Is 60GB enough for Windows 7 and all the inevitable service packs etc.
2. Assuming 60GB is plenty for the boot drive is it worth trying to squeeze a 20GB linux VM on the boot drive as well or should I just leave it on the Seagate?
3. Is 4GB RAM enough for Windows 7 and a couple of 1GB VMs?
4. Is there another case you'd also recommend?
5. Would a Seasonic X-400FL (400W fanless) PS put out enough power for this system?
6. Is the Radeon adequate or overkill for my basic graphics needs?
Thanks,
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Boot - Corsair F60GB SSD
Data - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB HDD
CPU - Intel i5 960 + Corsair A50 fan
MB - Asus P7P55D-E LX
RAM - OCZ DDR3-1333 2x2GB
Case - Fractal R3
PS - Seasonic M12II 520W
GPU - Asus Radeon 5450
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1. Is 60GB enough for Windows 7 and all the inevitable service packs etc.
2. Assuming 60GB is plenty for the boot drive is it worth trying to squeeze a 20GB linux VM on the boot drive as well or should I just leave it on the Seagate?
3. Is 4GB RAM enough for Windows 7 and a couple of 1GB VMs?
4. Is there another case you'd also recommend?
5. Would a Seasonic X-400FL (400W fanless) PS put out enough power for this system?
6. Is the Radeon adequate or overkill for my basic graphics needs?
Thanks,
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Boot - Corsair F60GB SSD
Data - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB HDD
CPU - Intel i5 960 + Corsair A50 fan
MB - Asus P7P55D-E LX
RAM - OCZ DDR3-1333 2x2GB
Case - Fractal R3
PS - Seasonic M12II 520W
GPU - Asus Radeon 5450
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