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Utility system on a budget
I'm anticipating putting a versatile machine together that will check and scan HDs, virus and malware removal and also serve as a remote access machine (remotely servicing other machines).
I will be using Win 7 pro as my OS. I will be using mutliple boot drives (i.e., one for scanning HDs and virus removal, a separate system HD for Remote Access usage).
I will need only to buy a cpu, mainboard and RAM. Reliability and function are priority, but so is budget. I have been Intel only for several years, but am not opposed to AMD if it meets all of my requirements.
The above said, I am hoping for recommendations for the cpu and mainboard.
Given that I will generally be using this machine for singular functions at any given time, I assume that Hyper-threading will not be important?
The parts I'm considering:
Gigabyte Intel H81 Motherboard
Intel Pentium G3220
or
Intel G3420
I have not used AMD for many years, so I'm not familiar with the possibilities and savings of today.
The above components would run me around $150. I don't want a "bare minimum" machine and am not opposed to spending more, but would like to spend as little as possible for what will easily meet my needs above. The one thing I don't want is slow scans and Remote Access lag (internet is 50/5mbps and should not be a bottleneck).
Thanks for any ideas.