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[CAD2015]

What is the best deal, in terms of money(around 5-600 $) and performance, for buying an used desktop workstation? What are the main issues to be concern when buying(processor, memory, etc)?
I was told about HP, with dual core, etc......
Thanks

 

[JohnRBaker]

Buy a good graphics card and all the memory you can afford (if you're running a 64-bit OS).

John R. Baker, P.E.
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[potrero]

try looking at HP's refurbished workstation inventory. You can often pick up factory refurbished Z-series workstations, with warranty, for big discounts compared to the brand-new versions. If you don't find one with the graphics card you want, you can always pick up an aftermarket Quadro.

 

[CAD2015]

Thanks a lot, Potrero!
What's the best place to start my search for a refurbished workstation?................

Thanks

 

[Toost]

Hm, - search what part of the world ?...

 

[CAD2015]

lol! Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA!

 

[potrero]

http://h71016.

http://www7.hp.com/html/hpremarketi...psn=desktops_workstations/desktop_pcs#desktop