Total newb, want to build for minor video editing, music, basic stuff

clintondavidn · 09-13-2007, 08:20 PM

hey if you are new to building you might want to try this sweet deal. http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/09/...ion/index.html

it is an easy build. all mapped out for you and can handle what you are wanting to do.

As far as your Operating System I would stick with XP instead of Vista. Personally I don't trust anything Microsoft comes out with for the first couple years lol. Again this is just me, but even Windows website says that XP will be up to date until fall 2009. Save yourself a hundred or so and buy a good video editing program instead of going with Vista. (Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 plus Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 is the basic software that I have.) http://www.adobe.com/products/psprelements/

Anyway, hope this helps out.

taylormsj · 09-13-2007, 09:42 PM

Why in the world would you get an 8800 if he just wants to do video editings - its CRAZY, maybe get a 2600 xt as you may move into HD soon? Im sure a 7600gt would be very sufficient

gmjunky87 · 09-14-2007, 11:09 AM

yeah, i probably don't need the real high end one. also i'm not going to go with vista, my buddy also warned me about that, he just said to make sure to get the 2nd edition. yeah, i don't play any video games what so ever. i mean my sister had a sega when i was like 10 haha and played it for about an hour and gave up. i'm also the guy that doesn't watch football. go figure!

i do love to take my jeep offroad, which is expensive haha. (Just Empty Every Pocket). thanks alot guys, i'm def learning something new every day. i'm currently reading some stuff on Tom's Hardware right now!

gmjunky87 · 09-14-2007, 11:48 AM

also another question. I would like to build the computer to have the option of using firewire, what do i need to make that happen?

diduknowthat · 09-27-2007, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Ah... so you want an cmoputer to last around 5 years before it gets outta date... then an Q6600 or QX would be your answer. Q6600 + 4GB RAM fits into that budget. Maybe 8800?

8800 is crazy for video editing. Either buy a really cheap card (like a 7600GS or something, or invest in a workstation card).

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Originally Posted by daisymtc

He may need a OS. may be get 2 GB ram to start with...

If you take out the expensive graphics card, 4 gigs of ram is well within in budget.

Quote:

Originally Posted by taylormsj

Why in the world would you get an 8800 if he just wants to do video editings - its CRAZY, maybe get a 2600 xt as you may move into HD soon? Im sure a 7600gt would be very sufficient

agreed

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Originally Posted by gmjunky87

also another question. I would like to build the computer to have the option of using firewire, what do i need to make that happen?

Almost all motherboards have firewire headers, and almost all half decent cases has front panel firewire. Just connect the wires and you're ready to go.

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09-13-2007, 08:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
clintondavidn New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6	hey if you are new to building you might want to try this sweet deal. http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/09/...ion/index.html it is an easy build. all mapped out for you and can handle what you are wanting to do. As far as your Operating System I would stick with XP instead of Vista. Personally I don't trust anything Microsoft comes out with for the first couple years lol. Again this is just me, but even Windows website says that XP will be up to date until fall 2009. Save yourself a hundred or so and buy a good video editing program instead of going with Vista. (Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 plus Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 is the basic software that I have.) http://www.adobe.com/products/psprelements/ Anyway, hope this helps out.

09-14-2007, 11:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
gmjunky87 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18	yeah, i probably don't need the real high end one. also i'm not going to go with vista, my buddy also warned me about that, he just said to make sure to get the 2nd edition. yeah, i don't play any video games what so ever. i mean my sister had a sega when i was like 10 haha and played it for about an hour and gave up. i'm also the guy that doesn't watch football. go figure! i do love to take my jeep offroad, which is expensive haha. (Just Empty Every Pocket). thanks alot guys, i'm def learning something new every day. i'm currently reading some stuff on Tom's Hardware right now!

09-14-2007, 11:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
gmjunky87 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18	also another question. I would like to build the computer to have the option of using firewire, what do i need to make that happen?