Currently I use a Mac for Music Production, but I'm now ready to invest in a Windows PC as well to expand my resources. I need a high performance desktop and have been debating on a few specific models for the past week. Any insight from users of these desktops or even if you know anything about them besides general info, it would be much appreciated.
And don't mention HP because I was initially looking at HP, but realized from all the research that HP is a horrible, unreliable brand for performance PCs.
I'm debating between the Dell XPS 8700 and the Lenovo IdeaCentre K450.
Here are some quick specs:
Dell XPS 8700
- Intel® Quad Core i7-4770 3.4GHz, up to 3.9GHz
- 8 GB or 12 GB Dual Channel DDR3 RAM (8 GB close to $750 / 12 GB close to $900)
- 1 TB HDD SATA
- nVidia GeForce GTX 645 1Gb Video Card
- Windows 8.1
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Enabled
- 6 USB 3.0 Ports
- 4 USB 2.0 Ports
***Dell 8GB XPS 8700: $750 - $800
***Dell 12GB XPS 8700: $850 - $1000
Lenovo IdeaCentre K450
- Intel® Quad Core i7-4770 3.4GHz
- 12 GB Dual Channel DDR3 RAM (Can be expanded to 32 GB)
- 2 TB HDD SATA
- NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 2GB Video Card
- Windows 8
- Wi-FI Enabled
- 4 USB 3.0 Ports
- 2 USB 2.0 Ports
*****Lenovo IdeaCentre K450: $829 ( I think this is a steal!) - Original is over $1000
I'm leaning towards the Lenovo as not only is it a more reliable and innovative brand than Dell, but also the desktop has better specs. What do you think?