Hi all,
I'm about to build a new (second) system for my video editing work and wanted to get input on where to spend the money. My budget is about $2,000. I've been using an AMD 64 4000+ system, but have read that the Intel Core 2 Duo out performs the equivalent AMD.
Anyway, I'm looking for input. I do all my video editing using Sony Vegas 8, with After Effects CS3 and Lightwave 9 mainly for special effects. I don't play any games on my PC.
I've “put together” the following system and wanted to get input on if I’m picking the right components for my application:
•Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 processor
•ASUS P5K64 WS LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
•CORSAIR XMS3 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model
•Quadro FX1700 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Workstation Video Card
•3 - Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JB 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drives
•Antec NeoPower 650 ATX12V / EPS12V 650W Power Supply
•Gateway HD2200 Black-Silver 22" 4ms (UltraResponse enabled) 5ms (UltraResponse disabled) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
•ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW
•Logitech Internet 350 Black USB Standard Desktop Mouse Included
•Thermaltake Armor LCS Case
Let me know what you think on this. I just want to make sure that I’m spending wisely. Thanks all.
I'm about to build a new (second) system for my video editing work and wanted to get input on where to spend the money. My budget is about $2,000. I've been using an AMD 64 4000+ system, but have read that the Intel Core 2 Duo out performs the equivalent AMD.
Anyway, I'm looking for input. I do all my video editing using Sony Vegas 8, with After Effects CS3 and Lightwave 9 mainly for special effects. I don't play any games on my PC.
I've “put together” the following system and wanted to get input on if I’m picking the right components for my application:
•Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 processor
•ASUS P5K64 WS LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
•CORSAIR XMS3 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model
•Quadro FX1700 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Workstation Video Card
•3 - Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JB 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drives
•Antec NeoPower 650 ATX12V / EPS12V 650W Power Supply
•Gateway HD2200 Black-Silver 22" 4ms (UltraResponse enabled) 5ms (UltraResponse disabled) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
•ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW
•Logitech Internet 350 Black USB Standard Desktop Mouse Included
•Thermaltake Armor LCS Case
Let me know what you think on this. I just want to make sure that I’m spending wisely. Thanks all.