11-26-2009, 08:14 PM
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A good midrange video card would be either the HD4890 or the GTX275:
HD4890: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814129130
GTX275: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121358
For an OS, you'll want to go 64-bit since you want to get 8GB of ram, XP x64 is kind of buggy and doesn't have much driver support; I've used Windows 7 Home Premium x64, and so far everything has run really well and drivers were easy to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754
Regarding case, it mostly depends on your preference and whether you want a case geared more towards low noise, or good ventilation. Here is a good inexpensive case with good airflow and lots of room for parts:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146047
or if noise is an issue, something like this would work well: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146035
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11-27-2009, 10:45 AM
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Thanks for the input.
What are your thoughts abut the versions of windows 7 (home vs prof vs ultimate)?
I was also wondering about the ram - maybe just getting 4gigs now and adding more later if needed, or would it be best just to get it all now.
Thanks again.
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11-27-2009, 11:22 AM
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If you are going to be video editing and heavily multitasking, get the 8 gigs now.
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11-29-2009, 05:50 PM
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thanks again for the input. any thoughts on the 5k series, or would i be better off just sticking with a (slightly) older card like suggested above?
also, just trying to reassure myself - will i be able to get this system together and have it work? it is so tempting to go with a brand name and not have to 'worry' about whether or not i am able to handle the difficulties.
thanks.
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11-29-2009, 06:45 PM
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In the long run you will have more problems with a prebuilt than a home built. With good quality parts and some patience, you can make a very good computer that will run fast and reliably; most prebuilts may work fine right out of the box, but because of lower quality parts in there, the long term reliability is much lower.
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11-29-2009, 08:02 PM
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The only real advantage to the 5k series is DX11 compatibility - by the time you need that, the card will be old and getting obsolete anyway. Buy for performance/$ now. A 4890 is just an overclocked 4870, if you can find a deal on a 4870 now, go for it from a performance/$ standpoint.
My personal favorite for a case is a Coolermaster RC690. However, if all you need is a good 500w PSU, the Antec Sonata III 500 is a great deal.
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