Frenchy has inspired me to finally build my own NLE machine. I don't want to steal his thread, so I will start a new one. I have done some research and learned from the experiences of others on this forum in building their own systems. Finally, can anyone give me some advice on the following?
First of all, I decided on the following:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Manchester 1GHz FSB 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor
MOBO: ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD
My questions:
1. Sound card.
Do I need one since the MOBO comes with:
* Realtek ALC850, 8-channel CODEC
* Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology
* Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports on back I/O
2. Video cards.
I want to finally begin using a second monitor. I am ordering the MSI NX6600GT-TD128E Geforce 6600GT 128MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card. What type of card should I use for the second monitor?
3. Video capture.
In the past I just capture directly (and simply) from my camera via an IEEE1394 firewire. I really don't need anything quite like the ADS Tech Pyro A/V Link. Since an IEEE1394 port also comes with the MOBO, do I need anything else?
4. DVD/RW
Currently plan on using my PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105. I have noticed that some people had some compatibility problems with Pioneer and Anthlon. Anything out there that can't be overcome?
As usual, thanks for your comments and assistance
TomG
First of all, I decided on the following:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Manchester 1GHz FSB 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor
MOBO: ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD
My questions:
1. Sound card.
Do I need one since the MOBO comes with:
* Realtek ALC850, 8-channel CODEC
* Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology
* Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports on back I/O
2. Video cards.
I want to finally begin using a second monitor. I am ordering the MSI NX6600GT-TD128E Geforce 6600GT 128MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card. What type of card should I use for the second monitor?
3. Video capture.
In the past I just capture directly (and simply) from my camera via an IEEE1394 firewire. I really don't need anything quite like the ADS Tech Pyro A/V Link. Since an IEEE1394 port also comes with the MOBO, do I need anything else?
4. DVD/RW
Currently plan on using my PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105. I have noticed that some people had some compatibility problems with Pioneer and Anthlon. Anything out there that can't be overcome?
As usual, thanks for your comments and assistance
TomG