Another new computer thread...

[RootDKJ]

I hate temporary licensing.

 

[mondeo]

I hate temporary licensing.

The way they're doing it with Win7, it's a gradual decline in capability, not a have it one day gone the next type thing. Obviously they can't just let the RC go on the wild and let people keep usin it, they'd never actually make any money on the thing.

 

[Philpug]

Just get a Mac. (took 3 pages?)

 

[mondeo]

Just get a Mac. (took 3 pages?)

It takes 3 pages with PCs because there are these things called options.

Despite what Jobs wants you to think, it's not a one size fits all world.

 

[RootDKJ]

Just get a Mac. (took 3 pages?)

Out of my price range.

 

[kcyanks1]

Just get a Mac. (took 3 pages?)

Thankfully, since it's a bad idea. Getting a Mac is surrendering all control over your computer.

 

[RootDKJ]

Does anyone see any showstoppers on this setup?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4689446&sku=B69-1076

and then I'd add two of these
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4131881&sku=TSD-1000AS2

 

[mondeo]

It's an odd setup. Very outdated processor (3 years old,) you could get a much cheaper motherboard, a rare case of the video card outclassing the rest of the system, having an SLI mobo with a 550W PSU, GTX260, and Pentium D is fairly pointless because you'd probably need more juice if you stuck another GTX260 in there.

So much more than clock speed when looking at the processor. Clock for clock, Athlons beat up on Pentiums, and Core 2s absloutely crush them. Like a 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo will outperform that 3.7GHz P4 D. Newer Pentiums and Pentium Dual Cores are actually Core 2 based, but represent Intel's value offerings.

 

[RootDKJ]

It's an odd setup. Very outdated processor (3 years old,) you could get a much cheaper motherboard, a rare case of the video card outclassing the rest of the system, having an SLI mobo with a 550W PSU, GTX260, and Pentium D is fairly pointless because you'd probably need more juice if you stuck another GTX260 in there.

So much more than clock speed when looking at the processor. Clock for clock, Athlons beat up on Pentiums, and Core 2s absloutely crush them. Like a 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo will outperform that 3.7GHz P4 D. Newer Pentiums and Pentium Dual Cores are actually Core 2 based, but represent Intel's value offerings.

Cool, thanks...I'm pretty outdated on the current processor offerings

 

[mondeo]

What do you need for graphics? Topped out by HD video, video editing, games?
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OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820227362
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
-$8.00 Instant
$55.99
$47.99 1

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F DT 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive
Item #:N82E16822152112
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy

$59.99 1

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model GH22LS30
Item #:N82E16827136153
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy

$25.99 1

Antec earthwatts EA380 380W Continuous Power Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817371005
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
$59.99
$44.99 1

HEC 6C60BS Black / Silver Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811121037
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
$44.99
$29.99 1

GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-US2H Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813128379
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate
$79.99
$74.99 1

AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor
Item #:N82E16819103648
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$129.00
$119.00 1

OKGEAR 18" SATA II cable,Glow in dark
Item #:N82E16812123134
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$1.99 Grand Total: $404.93

 

[RootDKJ]

I'd like to start doing video editing, very little gaming & AZ posting.

Media storage and redundancy are concerns to me so I was going to go with 2 1TB SATA RAID.

I didn't really read your post (blackberry) but will again when I get home.

 

[mondeo]

Next few years, the brunt of the work processing videos is going to be shifted to the video card, but that move really hasn't happened yet; for now, the more cores, the better, as video codes actually use multiple threads. If you're not doing that much gaming, integrated ATI or Nvidia graphics will cover you for now, and you can get a dedicated card later when it actually becomes useful.

Most mobos now have fakeRAID, but softRAID is better anyways.

 

[RootDKJ]

Next few years, the brunt of the work processing videos is going to be shifted to the video card, but that move really hasn't happened yet; for now, the more cores, the better, as video codes actually use multiple threads. If you're not doing that much gaming, integrated ATI or Nvidia graphics will cover you for now, and you can get a dedicated card later when it actually becomes useful.

Most mobos now have fakeRAID, but softRAID is better anyways.

I was thinking in my head to go with an external encoder (IP in/out) but fully didn't detail it out yet. I need to see what gets decommissioned in the next few months, but I think I'll have some pretty heavy duty stuff for that.

 

[dmc]

just added a gig of memory to the IMac... Based upon reading on of these very threads...

 

[RootDKJ]

I'd love to go mac...price is a the showstopper for me

 

[dmc]

I'd love to go mac...price is a the showstopper for me

yeah... they do tend to run pricey... It was a big commission check that month... From a company i can't talk about...

I'm just glad to have the performance increase.. it's super noticeable.. My Window VMs run flawlessly now...

Pretty easy to do..
just unscrew the panel at the bottom on the IMac and the mem is right there... so easy..

 

[RootDKJ]

yeah... they do tend to run pricey... It was a big commission check that month... From a company i can't talk about...

LOL :razz::beer:

 

[dmc]

LOL :razz::beer:

Actually a true story... My last MAC purchase was the same... but i got a laptop to prepare for the bad economy... and the possibility of consulting

 

[RootDKJ]

Actually a true story... My last MAC purchase was the same... but i got a laptop to prepare for the bad economy... and the possibility of consulting

I almost went into consulting a few years ago. My workload was totaly brutal. 80 hrs a week for the price of 40. My nameless employer got wind that I was thinking and promoted me.

I'm still trying to figure out if that was for the better or not.

 

[RootDKJ]

Ok, I think I have my new rig all figured out


(1)

Item #: N82E16811156223 $39.99 - $10 Rebate = $29.99
RAIDMAX Tornado ATX-238WU Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

(2)

$159.98 ($79.99 ea) - $10 EMCLSNM47 promo code = $149.98
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

(1)

$69.99 - $25 Rebate - $10 Maypsu10 promo code = $34.99
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply ... - Retail

(1)

$12.99
Rosewill RCR-IC001 40-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB port / Extra silver face plate - Retail

(1)

$61.99 - $25 Rebate = $36.99
Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PVS24G8500ELKR2 - Retail

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Combo deal $208.99 -$10 Rebate = $198.99
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail
BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX 128M AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

Total = $463.93 ($533.93 before rebates)
$37.91 to the State of NJ and another $7.59 to UPS. I can live with that.

Thanks again for your help Mondeo!