New System for BI

[chewie]

Hello all
My computer just took a dump, I been looking and found this computer:
Dell OptiPlex 9020-SFF, Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHZ, 16GB RAM, 2TB Hard Drive, DVDRW, Windows 10 Pro 64bit (Renewed)
Let me know what you think.
Regards.
Chewie

 

[fenderman]

How much

 

[chewie]

374

 

[fenderman]

374

Crazy ripoff...More like 175... that's an old pc...400 dollars is i5-8500 territory...

 

[chewie]

I saw this recommended here on another thread, so what is good? I saw this on amazon

Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF Desktop Computer with Intel Core i5-8500 3 GHz Hexa-Core
is around 650.00 dollars, new computer. is this better

 

[TL1096r]

I saw this recommended here on another thread, so what is good? I saw this on amazon

Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF Desktop Computer with Intel Core i5-8500 3 GHz Hexa-Core
is around 650.00 dollars, new computer. is this better

no too much.. if spending that much go with i7-8700:
Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF i7-8700 8GB 500GB DVD+RW Windows 10 Pro (Open-Box) | eBay

 

[chewie]

Thanks TL1096r this computer is in Canada, it could be a paint to return it if something goes wrong, I have 11 cameras and want to get a computer with i7 processor.
Regards.
Chewie

 

[fenderman]

Thanks TL1096r this computer is in Canada, it could be a paint to return it if something goes wrong, I have 11 cameras and want to get a computer with i7 processor.
Regards.
Chewie

You need to look at the generations an i-5 8th generation is more powerful then an i7 7th generation desktop processor. You're either reading all threads or not paying attention to the price. The i7-4770 is six years old.

 

[chewie]

Thanks Fenderman, I just want to get something good that will last me for a long while, not to worry about the money, i am looking as my Christmas present.
I came accross this computer is a i5 nine generation:
Dell Inspiron 3470 Desktop, 2 Year Onsite Warranty, Windows 10 Pro, 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9400 6-Core 4.1GHz Proc w/Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 12GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM, 1TB HDD+128Gb SATA SSD, DVD RW

657.00 dollars.

 

[TL1096r]

Here is comparison:
PassMark - CPU Benchmarks - List of Benchmarked CPUs

CPU Name Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GH Passmark CPU Mark (higher is better) 11,750 Rank (lower is better) 256 CPU Value (higher is better) 69.13	CPU Name Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz Passmark CPU Mark (higher is better) 15,144 Rank (lower is better) 158 CPU Value (higher is better) 41.04	CPU Name Intel Core i5-8500 @ 3.00GHz Passmark CPU Mark (higher is better) 11,826 Rank (lower is better) 254 CPU Value (higher is better) 51.64

CPU Name
Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GH

Passmark CPU Mark (higher is better)
11,750

Rank (lower is better)
256

CPU Value (higher is better)
69.13

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CPU Name
Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz

Passmark CPU Mark (higher is better)
15,144

Rank (lower is better)
158

CPU Value (higher is better)
41.04

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CPU Name
Intel Core i5-8500 @ 3.00GHz

Passmark CPU Mark (higher is better)
11,826

Rank (lower is better)
254

CPU Value (higher is better)
51.64

 

[chewie]

Thank you TL1096r

 

[chewie]

Hello All
I have a question, do the same activation Keys I got when I purchased BI5 can be used on my new computer, or I have to request a new set of Keys, I sent an e-mail to BI

 

[chewie]

Hello All
I have a question, do the same activation Keys I got when I purchased BI5 can be used on my new computer, or I have to request a new set of Keys, I sent an e-mail to BI no response yet, what is a good e-mail for BI? maybe I send it to the wrong place.
Please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
Regards.
Chewie​

 

[TL1096r]

Hello All
I have a question, do the same activation Keys I got when I purchased BI5 can be used on my new computer, or I have to request a new set of Keys, I sent an e-mail to BI no response yet, what is a good e-mail for BI? maybe I send it to the wrong place.
Please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
Regards.
Chewie​

Yes just deactivate it on the computer it is installed on now.

 

[chewie]

Thanks for your replay TL1096r, unfortunately this computer hard drive is bad and I am not able to boot up to windows, therefore I will try to get my keys and see if it works on the new computer.
Regards.
Chewie

 

[TL1096r]

Thanks for your replay TL1096r, unfortunately this computer hard drive is bad and I am not able to boot up to windows, therefore I will try to get my keys and see if it works on the new computer.
Regards.
Chewie

I am certain BI on their end can help you deactivate for 1 machine to load to another. Just wait for their reply. It is a 1 man team and busy.

 

[griffths]

I was in the same situation as you (spinner shit the bed) and couldn't deactivate the key code. I did a clean install of Win 10 Pro on the new build and also used the opportunity to move to BI5 using the original key from BI4 to active BI5 without incident.

Edit: I should have also stated that my existing BI4 license was eligible for the BI5 upgrade, otherwise it would not have activated BI5 but probably would have still worked to activate BI4 without contacting support to deactivate the old install first.

Not sure if there is any long term ramifications to not deactivating my old install but I believe there is a certain amount of "slack" built into the activation process to allow for such a scenario. I wouldn't rely on it if you are able to deactivate the key as I suspect there is a limit to the developers generosity towards this situation.