Small Pharmacy Computer Set up !

[cduytran]

Hello guys,

 

I am building a workstation/server to run WinRx (it's a pharmacy management software). I have the option of buying form them the workstation, UPS and back up hard drive for $2900 or build my own.

So I decide to build my own. This is the recommended specs.

 

Pharmacy with fewer than 20 users: 

• Intel core i7 quad core
• 8GB RAM
• 500GB HDD - 15k RPM or SSD

 

Here's my list. A couple of notes. This system will be running for 10 hours everyday. Besides the weekly backup, two SSD's will be on raid 1 (just in case).

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($184.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($127.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($127.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 2 GB D5 Video Card  ($119.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Phanteks - Eclipse P300 Tempered Glass (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - PRIME SNOWSILENT 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($112.69 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Phanteks - PH-F120SP_BBK 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan  ($11.57 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Phanteks - PH-F120SP_BBK 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan  ($11.57 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Phanteks - PH-F120SP_BBK 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan  ($11.57 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Asus - VN279QL 27.0" 1920x1080 Monitor  ($209.00 @ Amazon) 
External Storage: Samsung - T5 500 GB External SSD  ($97.99 @ Amazon) 
UPS: APC - BX1500M UPS  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1695.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-08 01:34 EST-0500

 

My knowledge of computer parts are limited to building my own gaming rig. As you know, for FPS is the only thing that matters. i don't have much experience with brands that make quality workstation/server level parts.

 

Oh, here's also the specs for other workstation/register.

• Intel Core i3
• 4GB RAM
• 128GB SSD

Here's my list. Save me some money if you can :-)/. I need 3 of these.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($94.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($167.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks - Eclipse P300 Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($53.98 @ Newegg Business) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - PRIME SNOWSILENT 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($112.69 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus - VN279QL 27.0" 1920x1080 Monitor  ($209.00 @ Amazon) 
Total: $868.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-08 01:54 EST-0500

Thanks guys.

 

PS: I will post build log once I (we) decide on all the parts.

[Guest]

Pairing an 8700 with an L9i is pointless. You aren't really hurting for space in that case, it's not a Dan A4.

You don't need a gaming and overclocking Z390 motherboard with a locked 8700.

You don't need that 1050 either.

Why would you pair a 2200G with an X470 motherboard?

Who needs a tempered glass case in a professional environment?

 

But all of that doesn't really matter. Because if you need a bunch of PCs for a professional setting, you go to Dell, HP,  Fujitsu or pick any OEM you particularly like, pick a vendor, get your PCs, software and any warranty and replacement policy you like and call it a day.

 

Building your own is fine for home. Nobody builds one-off PCs for professional environments. You know why? Because as soon as the excrement hits a rotary cooling device, you want to call your vendor and gave a technician at your doorstep with a replacement part or machine four hours later, because it's your money on the line. Stuff tends to fail from time to time. What are you going to do if a motherboard fails in two years? Are you going to scour eBay and random Amazon listings for another X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING? Who's going to support these machines when you aren't there? Who's going to troubleshoot them? And so on, and so forth.

 

What if you expand in the future and need four new PCs? Are you going to hunt down the same components and build them? What if you aren't able to? Are you going to run a hodgepodge of random systems that can't be imaged and have to be reinstalled manually every time something bad happens?

 

[dizmo]

I can't help but think buying from Dell is a smarter decision for a business like that. If you have problems, they should send out a technician. Or offer more advanced support than you're going to get by simply building your own. You don't need amazing specs, you need something rock solid with impeccable support.

[cduytran]

6 minutes ago, Rahnie said:

Pairing an 8700 with an L9i is pointless. You aren't really hurting for space in that case, it's not a Dan A4.

You don't need a gaming and overclocking Z390 motherboard with a locked 8700.

You don't need that 1050 either.

Why would you pair a 2200G with an X470 motherboard?

Who needs a tempered glass case in a professional environment?

 

But all of that doesn't really matter. Because if you need a bunch of PCs for a professional setting, you go to Dell, HP,  Fujitsu or pick any OEM you particularly like, pick a vendor, get your PCs, software and any warranty and replacement policy you like and call it a day.

 

Building your own is fine for home. Nobody builds one-off PCs for professional environments. You know why? Because as soon as the excrement hits a rotary cooling device, you want to call your vendor and gave a technician at your doorstep with a replacement part or machine four hours later, because it's your money on the line. Stuff tends to fail from time to time. What are you going to do if a motherboard fails in two years? Are you going to scour eBay and random Amazon listings for another X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING? Who's going to support these machines when you aren't there? Who's going to troubleshoot them? And so on, and so forth.

 

What if you expand in the future and need four new PCs? Are you going to hunt down the same components and build them? What if you aren't able to? Are you going to run a hodgepodge of random systems that can't be imaged and have to be reinstalled manually every time something bad happens?

 

Dear Rahnie,

 

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

 

Which other cooler you think might be a better candidate?

That MB is chosen because it has 2 M.2 slots. 

Yeah, you're right on the case though. But it's tough to find a quality now with two solids side panels around $60.

 

The reason I went with building my own is to save a little bit of money. However, I will consider for inputs. Point well made, Rahnie.

[FlappyBoobs]

As @Rahnie mentioned, if this is for a professional environment you need on site, same day support. That's the reason why we only buy Dell PCs in the office, if we have any issues at all they will send a tech out the same day (or next if it is after 2pm) and replace the hardware. Yes it is more expensive, but the lost revenue from having a machine go down for just 1 day will destroy any savings you make by building yourself.

[cduytran]

So far, 3 votes for going with 3rd party vendor. Not what I expected. I will reconsider this option for sure.

 

I have never purchased from Dell, HP or other big vendor. Any pointers?