Need Video editing and gaming comp

[JayA55]

Originally Posted by qazwsx

I stand corrected. I see what drew and capper are saying. Miss it out if you feel you want to. I'm just scared that developers will but lots of new games into the 'Vista only' section like halo 2. Although they should learn from that mistake.

Well keep in mind Halo 2 is a MS game, so it makes sense for them to do that. Other publishers I doubt if they follow that, there's still too many people on XP, making it Vista only would hinder their potential sales.

[Capper]

Typically, I'd recommend a 1333FSB processor and DDR3 for someone building from the ground up....but your needs and budget make this a good system.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 Motherboard

mushkin 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Memory

SAPPHIRE 100225L Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR4 Video Card

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply

ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 120mm 2-ball UFO Bearing / Transparent CPU Cooler

Sony NEC Optiarc Black 20X DVD+R DVD Burner with LightScribe

Total= $990.92 - $115 in mail in rebates.....$875.92

[One4yu2c]

And hard drive. For heavy video editing, you'll want 500GB minimum, which is typically the sweet spot anyway. Couple of candidates:

Seagate Barracuda 500GB/32MB - $110
Seagate Barracuda 750GB/32MB - $140

[JayA55]

Is the Zerotherm worth the price over the AC Freezer 7? I was thinking about getting the Freezer 7, but that Zerotherm has some good reviews as well.

[One4yu2c]

Yes, especially on a quad-core processor. While not a thermal slouch, the AC Freezer is geared more towards noise management.

I'm running the ZeroTHERM Nirvana myself on my QX6800. We also reviewed this unit, which you can read here.

[Tech Geek Deluxe]

Nice Budget boards:
Newegg.com - ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail

Better boards:
Newegg.com - DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Good Power supply:
Corsair VX 550W ATX Power Supply - CMPSU-550VX - Buy.com

Better Power supply:
Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling S610EPS EPS12V 610W Continuous @ 40°C Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, cUL, CE, CB, TUV - Retail

Good Ram:
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Nice case:
Newegg.com - Rosewill R5604-BK 0.8mm SECC Screw-less Dual 120mm Fans ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Great deal on a Mid range video card:
PNY GeForce 8600GTS 256MB DDR3 675MHz 128-BIT PCI-Express x16 Video Card - VCG86GTSXPB - Buy.com

If you can find a Antec Nine hundred cheap ... it is a better case.

[jgalt92]

Exams are over so now I can turn my attention to the nw computer.

I am not going to overclock anything. With that in mind do I need to pay hundreds for slick Mobo or will this one do?

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail

ALso, when i look at the mobo web site for compatable memory, it has a rev 1.o and rev 2.o version of the board. What is that all about?

Oh and this is the chip I am looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115040 .

What kind of fan should I buy to cool it?

Thanks for all you help.

[screwballl]

I suggest the EP35-DS3R or DS3P (note the "E", and R = onboard RAID, and P = pair of PCIe x16 slots + RAID).... this is an energy efficient model (thus the "E") which is set to use less power/energy... so not only does it save a few pennies on the power bill but you get full speed from your hardware.
With the board I have (DS3P), they have a software program on the CD that can lower the CPU speed, voltage and PSU draw via software. Since 3/1/08, it shows that my system has saved a total of 1,947 watts. That is almost 2 kW/hr less on my power bill this month. For people who do not run their system folding (100% CPU usage) 24/7, then your savings will be probably at least twice what I am seeing. Granted my last power bill was rated at 11 cents per kWh so I saved a whole 22 cents... but the point is that if everyone with computers did this, it could actually make a difference on our power grid....

[jgalt92]

Here is what i jave placed in my shopping cart.

Case:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

PSU

Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply - Retail

Chip

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model EU80580PJ0606M - OEM

Memory

OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N1066SR2GK - Retail x2

Mobo

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail

Video card

EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Hard drives

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM x2

and Vista for an OS

How does that look? Good bang for the price or can I do better.

[Yellowhello]

Don't skimp on the PSU.... get a beefier one. The Corsair HX series is a great choice.