Needs an OS yes?
Editing what? Sound? Video?(HD? SD?) Images? Need to know where power is needed...No he has that
just for editing and just the tower
Video or photo editing would benefit quite more from a core i7 setup than an AMD due to higher cpu power, and a 4850 would more than cover gpu power, as right now programs barely use gpu for much.AMD would be the best way to go because he said that it will be used for editing most likely video or photo so he will need a better GPU and if it's sound the a sound card will be needed.
Video or photo editing would benefit quite more from a core i7 setup than an AMD due to higher cpu power, and a 4850 would more than cover gpu power, as right now programs barely use gpu for much.
hummm I didn't know that the GPU only played a small part I though it would be the most important thing when doing video and photo editing. I know the i7 will be better then a 955 but I just thought I better GPU would be needed.
Case:Here's a Core i7 build for $939.92 before shipping and rebates:
$889.92 after rebates
Core i7 920 ($279.99)
Foxconn FlamingBlade GTI LGA 1366 ($174.99)
$164.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 ($124.99)
($114.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate)
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX ($99.99)
($79.99 after Rebate)
XFX Radeon HD 4850 1GB ($119.99)
Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB ($69.99)
LG Black SATA CD/DVD Burner with LightScribe ($29.99)
RAIDMAX Tornado ($39.99)
($29.99 after Rebate)
Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147114
GPU, CUDA enabled cards are better for editing:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127423