What is the best processor to be used for a desktop used for engineering and programming purposes?

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Day Hay

I am building a desktop that I will use primarily for programming and engineering (lot o' number crunching). More info: the computer will run linux/ubuntu more than likely and money isn't the critical factor, however economic efficiency is important. I was leaning towards an intel core i5 but am interested in opinions. What are the most important factors?

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If money isn't a factor, then I suggest getting this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115079
This is a really good processor too and a lot cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103913
Intel charges way more than AMD. If you found 2 equally good processors from both of them, the Intel one would cost much more. BTW, this site is trustworthy to buy off of.

How do I install windows on my computer?

jamierunt

I recently was given a computer that has an old edition of windows. It will turn on and play games but will not go online or have that option. How would I upgrade that edition? If I need to install the newer edition is there an easier way and cheaper way to do so?

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it all depends on system configuration. check following link to see which OS meets your system requirement.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/get/system-requirements.aspx

purchasing windows might be little costlier. if you want something useful for free try installing Ubuntu(open source). you can download ubuntu from following link.

http://www.ubuntu.com/GetUbuntu/download

this particular website also give you info how to install ubuntu.

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