Excel limits?

[taurean]

Yes.

Know what I have IBM P4 (dates around 2002) in the office, it meek-grunts at almost everything. Especially, 3D CAD apps that we use in Oil & Gas field.

 

[T. Valko]

True, but when a huge workbook brings your PC to its knees, you appreciate something with more grunt

Denis

Yeah, that's what I need, more grunt.

I so badly want to get a new machine but I'm paralyzed about exactly how I want to "spec it".

32 bit or 64 bit? I want to be able to use ALL of my current 32 bit software WITH NO PROBLEMS.

I see in forums that there's a lot of problems with 64 bit Office software. So for that reason I'd like to stay with 32 bit but then I'll still be in the stone age even though I have brand new machine!

Computer technology, wait a day or two and it's already obsolete!

 

[Smitty]

Heya Biff,

If it helps any, I have Windows 7 64-Bit with Office 2010 32-Bit and don't have any problems. I uninstalled Office 2010 64-Bit after a day because of incompatibilities.

If you're willing to build it yourself you can find some great barebones PC deals at TigerDirect. Shoot, I think a 1TB hard-drive is $54!

 

[MrKowz]

TigerDirect and NewEgg both have great prices on parts. Built my parents a computer for christmas last year. Triple core AMD processor & motherboard, 320gb HD, 600W PSU, 4GB RAM -- all that was only $350ish. Add in a DVD Drive and a case, you're only looking at around $400. Then if ya need a new Win7 disc, that's another $200. Still, for $600 you can build a computer that is worth about $750-$800 retail (and it will have quality parts in it).