Hi,
I'm looking towards making another machine but this time in the mini itx form. The primary use would be for work which include running MATLAB / octave / python, some software dev, running a couple of VM with guest OS ubuntu and maybe even a dual boot with win 10 and ubuntu. Secondly I also want to experience for VR as well - ok play games on it too - there I said it! For the VR set up I saw the Oculus Rift S for $400 so that is what I was planning on using.
Right now I am working on a Latitude e6540 - it has the i7 4800MQ plus the AMD 8790M GPU. But I don't think it is VR capable and running a single VM with a lite ubuntu desktop really puts it to the test.
For a new build I was considering the Intel route mainly because of the price of the CPU being less than $200. Here is a partial list:
The other route is Ryzen 7 3700X
Now I've heard there maybe some issues with running MATLAB on Ryzen processors but I think that may have been worked around.
Between the Intel or Ryzen which configuration would have the best bang for the buck and maybe even resale down the line?
Thanks!
I'm looking towards making another machine but this time in the mini itx form. The primary use would be for work which include running MATLAB / octave / python, some software dev, running a couple of VM with guest OS ubuntu and maybe even a dual boot with win 10 and ubuntu. Secondly I also want to experience for VR as well - ok play games on it too - there I said it! For the VR set up I saw the Oculus Rift S for $400 so that is what I was planning on using.
Right now I am working on a Latitude e6540 - it has the i7 4800MQ plus the AMD 8790M GPU. But I don't think it is VR capable and running a single VM with a lite ubuntu desktop really puts it to the test.
For a new build I was considering the Intel route mainly because of the price of the CPU being less than $200. Here is a partial list:
CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H470M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1200 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H210 Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ B&H)
The other route is Ryzen 7 3700X
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B550M-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($129.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H210 Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ B&H)
GPU -- maybe RX5700XT
Now I've heard there maybe some issues with running MATLAB on Ryzen processors but I think that may have been worked around.
Between the Intel or Ryzen which configuration would have the best bang for the buck and maybe even resale down the line?
Thanks!
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