Hey,

I use excel for a lot of data analysis, entries in the tens of thousands, usually 50 - 100 megabyte files. I'm purchasing a new computer and I have a fairly good budget for it. I was wondering what your opinions were on what i should be looking for regarding system specs?

Is it more important to have a really good dual core processor with high ghz? or would it be better to have a quad core with slightly less processing speed? does a good GPU matter? Or does it all come down to having good RAM and a SSD instead of a 7200 magnet drive?

Thanks,
Kevin