I really need an expert opinion on these 2 systems before I buy one, Today. Please!

GeoffCampbell wrote on 7/3/2003, 4:22 AM

Thanks to the responses from so many of you, I have decided to go with one of two systems. There's two major tradeoffs involved, so any input you are willing to share, will be greatly appreciated.

I'm going to buy the Mobo, CPU, and RAM today; Thursday, 7/3/03. So, your input will be of great assistance, and importance. Realize that the final decision is mine alone, and that you carry no burden of responsibility for what I decide to buy!

One is a single channel P4 3.0GHz based system, and the other is based on Dual channel 2.66GHz Zeon chips.

The single channel 3.0GHz P4 based system affords me an 800MHz FSB, and the ability of using two 512MHz sticks of 400MHz DDRAM running in dual channel mode.

On the other hand, the Dual channel Zeon based system limits me to a 533MHz FSB, and only being able to utilize two 512MHz sticks of 266MHz DDRAM running in dual channel mode.

I got this info from Intel. They told me that Zeon chips only support a 533MHz FSB, and that they only make one Dual Channel Zeon Motherboard (SE7505VB2) and that it can only support the 266MHz DDRAM, and not the 400MHz.

Based on this info, which system would you recommend for VV4?

I know these will be opinions only, but I value the advice that all of you offer.

If I have been misled, and there is an alternative, let me know.

Basically it's a very easy answer, based on the above, simply reply by noting:

"Go with the single channel P4," or "Go with the dual channel Zeon." No explanations needed. However, if you have any comments, I'd welcome them.

Thanks very, very much for any response! ! !

Tony

Comments

cainam wrote on 7/3/2003, 6:04 AM

hELLO:
Men, the AMD 3000 XP is the best procesator. You remember the last year when Intel memory RIM go down, and the users can´t do anything.
Now P IV have other problem, see here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815227
News problems.......
I salute you from Spain.

craftech wrote on 7/3/2003, 8:01 AM

Go for the best deal on either one. The biggest differences will be in whether or not you are going to use the machine strictly for video editing or are going to load it with other resource hogging hardware and software. A dedicated machine will make a bigger difference in terms of performance than the slight differences between those two configurations. Actually in technical terms the PIII was faster than the PIV clock for clock, but Intel stopped producing the PIII at a little over 1GHZ.
Lets not forget the storage. How much storage are you going to have? You'll fill it up fast if you are video editing and working on multiple projects.

John

GeoffCampbell wrote on 7/3/2003, 1:09 PM

Thank you both very much for the time, and input.

John: This system will only be used for NLE with VV4! Your thoughts now?

Thanks again, to you both, for caring, and sharing!

Cheers,
Tony

GeoffCampbell wrote on 7/3/2003, 2:07 PM

I can not thank you all enough for taking the time to help me make the right choice.

I am going to go with the single P4 3.0GHz CPU (800MHz FSB), and an 875 Intel Mobo, with two sticks of Samsung 512MHz DDRAM (with a low CAS LATENCY) in slots 1 & 3. I'm going to get a 20GB to 40GB Hard Drive for the OS, and software (XP Pro & VV4); and a 160GB dedicated HD for capturing, and Editing. I'm also going to get a tower with space for a removable HD, and get two 160GB drives for back up. Western Digital WD1600JB. (All of my drives will be Western Digital 7200RPM/8MB Cache Buffer) I already have a Matrox 550 Dual Display card, and a Sound Blaster Live Platinum audio card. This system will only be used for NLE, using VV4.

Feedback welcome. Again, thank you all so very, very much for caring, and sharing.

I couldn't have done it without the help of EVERYONE who took the time to answer the MANY questions that I posted. I am truly very, very grateful to you all! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Sincerely,
I_Need_Help
Tony