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

gmjunky87 · 09-12-2007, 11:14 AM

i'm totally new to the concept of building my own computer. i know basically nothing about putting one together. i would like to build a system that i can do basic stuff with like using the internet and what not. Also doing minor video editing (home movies). Store lots of music. Thats basically what i would use my computer for. I would be keeping this comp for at least 5 years

My price range would be anywhere from $700-$1100
I have the basic stuff lying around like an old monitor and keyboard (can rob an A drive from an old computer)

one guy i work with said to look on tiger direct for a barebones kit and go from there.

he also recommended if i were editing video to get a good video card, such as ratheon.

i was thinking about getting a firewire port as well.

its been awhile since i've messed with any of this stuff.

looking for component suggestions so i can go out and buy this stuff and put it together, i really don't want to just go buy a computer.

thanks!

Kill Bill · 09-12-2007, 07:53 PM

Barebones have bad cooling which some times may lead to smoke.

A radeon isn't good Nvidia is the best. Ok for video editing a good card be a money in the bin. for stuff like these get the iMac.

If you want to build a pc then maybe

Intel Core Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 8mb Cache
2048mb 6400CL4 800MHz (CL5 would be for gamers)
Asus 680i Mobo
500GB HDD
Nvidia 7600GS 512mb or ATI Radeon X1600Pro 512mb < 512mb preformes better in video editing and games with intense graphics mapping.

maroon1 · 09-12-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Nvidia 7600GS 512mb or ATI Radeon X1600Pro 512mb < 512mb preformes better in video editing and games with intense graphics mapping.

LOL ^^

Actually there isn't any difference in terms of gaming performance between the 256MB version and 512MB version of those cards

The performance of video editing depends on CPU, not video card

Kill Bill · 09-12-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maroon1

LOL ^^

Actually there isn't any difference in terms of gaming performance between the 256MB version and 512MB version of those cards

The performance of video editing depends on CPU, not video card

Oh yes there is... In tomb raider legend anyway in NG!

**oscaryu1** · 09-12-2007, 11:36 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017
CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059
Mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130082
GFX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211174
RAM (x2)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262
HDD

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811208021
CASE

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9002&Tpk=620hx
PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135148
Optical

Total : $1078.05

Prices include shipping + rebates

gmjunky87 · 09-13-2007, 11:50 AM

thanks alot guys! at least i'm starting to get in the right direction. i am still doing some reading on this site about computers in general. when ya work like 60+ hours a week ya don't get much time to research.

i don't do any gamming what-so-ever. I did some video editing when i was in highschool (circa 2003) and we just used some basic PC's with firewire and stuff like that. just wanna take home movies and be able to put them on DVD's but other than that it will be just a basic computer. I currently have a custom built comp with:

Abit mobo
AMD sempron (tm)
1.83 GHz
512mb RAM

works alright but since i still live at home and i'm about ready to buy a house of my own i would like to build my own PC.

thanks again!

**oscaryu1** · 09-13-2007, 12:01 PM

If you just want to burn DVD's an P3 could do that..

So you want to build an beginner's PC for experience?

gmjunky87 · 09-13-2007, 12:23 PM

well like i said, i have a digital movie camera and i would like to be able to capture the movies, edit them and burn them on a dvd. yeah i'd be building a begginer's comp but i would want to have it for at least 5 years before having to do major upgrades. god i must sound like a complete idiot!

**oscaryu1** · 09-13-2007, 01:25 PM

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?

daisymtc · 09-13-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

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?

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

09-12-2007, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
gmjunky87 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18	Total newb, want to build for minor video editing, music, basic stuff i'm totally new to the concept of building my own computer. i know basically nothing about putting one together. i would like to build a system that i can do basic stuff with like using the internet and what not. Also doing minor video editing (home movies). Store lots of music. Thats basically what i would use my computer for. I would be keeping this comp for at least 5 years My price range would be anywhere from $700-$1100 I have the basic stuff lying around like an old monitor and keyboard (can rob an A drive from an old computer) one guy i work with said to look on tiger direct for a barebones kit and go from there. he also recommended if i were editing video to get a good video card, such as ratheon. i was thinking about getting a firewire port as well. its been awhile since i've messed with any of this stuff. looking for component suggestions so i can go out and buy this stuff and put it together, i really don't want to just go buy a computer. thanks!

09-12-2007, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kill Bill Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ireland Age: 12 Posts: 994	Barebones have bad cooling which some times may lead to smoke. A radeon isn't good Nvidia is the best. Ok for video editing a good card be a money in the bin. for stuff like these get the iMac. If you want to build a pc then maybe Intel Core Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 8mb Cache 2048mb 6400CL4 800MHz (CL5 would be for gamers) Asus 680i Mobo 500GB HDD Nvidia 7600GS 512mb or ATI Radeon X1600Pro 512mb < 512mb preformes better in video editing and games with intense graphics mapping. __________________ Macbook Pro 2.5GHz 17'' matte,2.5GHz C2D Penryn,2GB 667MHz,8600M GT 512mb,250GB 5400RPM, Mac OS Leopard (Latest Firmware) with Vista Ultimate A.K.A bootcamp.

09-12-2007, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,143	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017 CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 Mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130082 GFX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211174 RAM (x2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262 HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811208021 CASE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9002&Tpk=620hx PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135148 Optical Total : $1078.05 Prices include shipping + rebates __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII Last edited by oscaryu1; 09-12-2007 at 11:38 PM.

09-13-2007, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,143	If you just want to burn DVD's an P3 could do that.. So you want to build an beginner's PC for experience? __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

09-13-2007, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,143	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? __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

09-13-2007, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
gmjunky87 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18	thanks alot guys! at least i'm starting to get in the right direction. i am still doing some reading on this site about computers in general. when ya work like 60+ hours a week ya don't get much time to research. i don't do any gamming what-so-ever. I did some video editing when i was in highschool (circa 2003) and we just used some basic PC's with firewire and stuff like that. just wanna take home movies and be able to put them on DVD's but other than that it will be just a basic computer. I currently have a custom built comp with: Abit mobo AMD sempron (tm) 1.83 GHz 512mb RAM works alright but since i still live at home and i'm about ready to buy a house of my own i would like to build my own PC. thanks again!

09-13-2007, 12:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
gmjunky87 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18	well like i said, i have a digital movie camera and i would like to be able to capture the movies, edit them and burn them on a dvd. yeah i'd be building a begginer's comp but i would want to have it for at least 5 years before having to do major upgrades. god i must sound like a complete idiot!

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