E31 Graphics Card Advice

Hello:
I have been shopping around for a few months for a replacement for my Thinkpad T60p.
I was convinced I would by a w520 but then I started considering desktops.
I’m semi-retired and don’t really need a laptop as much as I did when working full time.
Besides, my T60p works just fine for work related stuff and travel. I also have an x200t.
I have found 2 pre-configured E31s at a reseller that are the same except for the graphics card.
Model 2555-47U has a Quadro 600 card and Model 2555-48U has a Quadro 2000 card. Both have the Xeon E3-1230V2 CPU.
The price difference is $300.
My usage will be for ripping CDs, A to D conversion (LPs to digital), raw photo processing (Canon’s free software; no Adobe), and maybe some video editing—files from a Canon DSLR.
Will the Q2000 benefit me in any way over the Q600 for these tasks?
Don’t mind spending the extra $300 if it gains me something.
I also looked at an M92p tower (Model 2992-A5U) with the i7-3770 CPU and Radeon 7450 graphics card.
It is about the same price as the E31 w/Q600, but has the HD4000 integrated graphics along with the Radeon 7450.
Would this be a better choice?
I have the perception that the E31 is "better" than the M92p because it is a certified workstation.
One bonus of the M92p is the 3-year on-site warranty, but that’s not as important as the CPU/graphics to me.
If it matters, I connect to an NEC LCD2190UXi (1600 x 1200) monitor and plan to purchase an NEC P241W (1900 x 1200). I use SpectraView calibration software.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
doherrick
doherrick
X200T (wife), X201T (travel), T60p

Fan probalby got off balance.  Some times after they heat up the expand and distort a little and it sounds like the cause.
Your probalby on the right track to replace it.  I dont' think you can replace the fan.   the one I suggested below should be pretty kick butt. 
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