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wombosi

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So, just wondering what it would take to get a sweet, blazing fast PC capable of smooth SD/HD video editing.

What is the best stuff I could get for about $900?

Thanks!

(I'll be putting on the programs separately. No need for bundled software at all.)
 
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wombosi

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i have a case with 450w psu,
i have dvd-rw drive 16x, i have 120gig harddrive.


i want:

motherboard (intel or AMD)
cpu (intel or AMD)
RAM - at least 2gigs
good video card
possibly a bigger, faster hard drive
possibly a 22" flat panel lcd- ideally.

(i do need a mouse. but that's an afterthought.)

what about core 2 quad? 2 gigs ram?

i live in western MA.

lastly, would i be able to sell my existing components for anything?

thanks.
 
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oscaryu1

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Keep the HDD and OD. The case and PSU... most likely not... But if the build can fit in there, that'd be great.

Where do you live again?
 
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wombosi

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the case is a huge antec with a million easy remove bays.
the psu is built into the case.

not enough watts?

i live in western massachuetts.

any build should be able to fit into the case. if not, not the end of the world, i guess, but a waste of a good case and PSU.
 
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oscaryu1

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Is the PSU REALLY built in or just included with the case?

Does it look like this?

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oscaryu1

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Hmm... Well let's set aside $300 for the monitor. That leaves $600 on the computer.

Would you happen to like overclocking?
 
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wombosi

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cool,.

$225 shouild do it on the monitor.

won't be overclocking.

just want to make sure i can work with high definition video editing very smoothly and be one step ahead of the game. in other words, not barely meeting requirements, but surpassing them.
 
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vonfeldt7

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Video editing wouldn't take a really high-end video card, it's more CPU intensive than GPU intensive.

Anyways, if you're not gaming, the most expensive video card I'd recommend is the HD3850
 
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Compuinfosystems

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You need more Wattage!!!!! (750w sounds real good)

Get an AMD duoprocessor (more transistors)

with 2G of Ram but leave room for upgrade

OS: XP of course; if Vista I suggest 4G of Ram

Nvidia GeForce 8800 with SLI

any seagate hardrive (prefferably over 250G) ****check rpm*****

system unit: not a good choice pertaining to cooling I suggest an Ultra



and, offcourse Biggest monitor you can afford afterwards



I cant tell you exactly what to get because then it wouldnt be a customization. But I give you soe pointers.
 
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zach6490

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I would reccomend a new psu, if it doesn't have twin 12v rails then the amperage output probably won't be good enough for your setup. Try something around 500+ watts
 
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wombosi

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that looks like a nice card.

would that fit in my existing soltek motherboard?
boost the RAM and bada bing?

prolly need a new mobo and cpu with that, eh?
 
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oscaryu1

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Video editing wouldn't take a really high-end video card, it's more CPU intensive than GPU intensive.

Anyways, if you're not gaming, the most expensive video card I'd recommend is the HD3850
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Exactly what I was thinking.

You need more Wattage!!!!! (750w sounds real good)

Get an AMD duoprocessor (more transistors)

with 2G of Ram but leave room for upgrade

OS: XP of course; if Vista I suggest 4G of Ram

Nvidia GeForce 8800 with SLI

any seagate hardrive (prefferably over 250G) ****check rpm*****

system unit: not a good choice pertaining to cooling I suggest an Ultra



and, offcourse Biggest monitor you can afford afterwards



I cant tell you exactly what to get because then it wouldnt be a customization. But I give you soe pointers.
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... Nah, there's no point correcting him. Ignore the above post unless you wish to spend around $500 on your GFX :rolleyes:

I would reccomend a new psu, if it doesn't have twin 12v rails then the amperage output probably won't be good enough for your setup. Try something around 500+ watts
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You don't even know his setup then! How could you judge by that? :confused:

Will be posting build in next post.
 
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Compuinfosystems

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Also, I forgot tomention ASUS motherboard is great for SLI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And you do get more bang for your buck if you invest in a nicer video card for video editing. Its not just for extreme gamers.
 
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oscaryu1

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Compuinfosystems said:
Also, I forgot tomention ASUS motherboard is great for SLI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And you do get more bang for your buck if you invest in a nicer video card for video editing. Its not just for extreme gamers.
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And I also forgot to mention that you should only post when you know what you're talking about. Honestly!

Any motherboard will be good at SLi...

You invest in a GFX in your PRICE RANGE that is the best bang for the buck :rolleyes:
 
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Compuinfosystems

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oscaryu1 said:
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And I also forgot to mention that you should only post when you know what you're talking about. Honestly!

Any motherboard will be good at SLi...

You invest in a GFX in your PRICE RANGE that is the best bang for the buck :rolleyes:
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Here is your price and here is mine..........big difference when your talking about video cards. NOT!!!! Dont tell me I dont know what im talking about.
 
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oscaryu1

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029
E6750

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128077&Tpk=P31-S3G
P31-S3G

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220174
Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB CL4 DDR2-800 Dual Channel Kit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068
Cooler Master Centurion 5 ATX Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106247
Lite-On Black DVD Burner ATA

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182089
Rosewill Stallion Series ATX Dual Fan 550W PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814241068
Gecube ATI Radeon HD3850 512MB PCI-E 2.0

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094
Acer AL2216Wbd Black LCD 22" Widescreen Monitor

Total after rebates including shipping: $
 
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oscaryu1

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Compuinfosystems said:
Here is your price and here is mine..........big difference when your talking about video cards. NOT!!!! Dont tell me I dont know what im talking about.
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Are you really trying to tell me that the GTS 320MB will beat the HD3850? Man this is a laugh :D Sorry I just can't resist.

that looks like a nice card.

would that fit in my existing soltek motherboard?
boost the RAM and bada bing?

prolly need a new mobo and cpu with that, eh?
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Listen to him. IF you want. :rolleyes:

If you followed up on that post, you'll find out that the HD3850 smokes the GTS 320MB. In fact, it smokes the GTS 640MB too. So basically, he told you to buy a slower and more expensive GFX.
 
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