Recent content by MindProbe

nice..thank you SunnyD! unfortunately I do not know anyone who lives near a Microcenter. I wish we had one here.

I updated the first post to reflect the needs for this new build. I had to place a hold on this build, but now I do need to build a new machine. The machine is no longer going to be used for video editing, but it will be used as a virtual server running several different Operating systems...

ok...not an option. I need to check on what it takes to build one. If the Dell option comes into play, I will be more than happy to go that route ( as I would much rather go that way and even suggested it). They are wanting it built via Newegg or similar with extra parts (hdd's, etc) on hand, etc.

well I asked about this, but they seemed like they wanted it built rather than through Dell. I asked and it didn't go so well.

I am looking for advice on a new server build. The server will be used for video encoding (occasionally) as well as a solution for backup (RAID w performance and backup). I am needing this as a File Server as well.I was thinking Raid 5 or 10, but open to suggestions (actually greatly...

i really wish i had one close by..sigh

Bump...for any other input?

Davidreeeees I like your case (nice setup). So what board/cpu/etc would you recommend? I know you said 1366 and drop to a cheaper board. Suggestions?

OK....so i compared the 1156 vs the 1366 w your opinions/options and this is what I found so far (what do you think?) : 1366 System ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2(LP) Radeon HD 4350 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFire Supported Low Profile Ready ... - Retail $34.99 Antec...

see....i really liked the reviews of the 4890, but all i heard was 5770 , 5770 , 58xx, etc.

Well....i would like the "ability" to play 3d games ---yes. Will i do it much...no So really? that 4350?

Yea...i thought about that: 6/12 on the 920 or 8 on the 860 I am still debating Yes....i would like to actually do multiple things w my video card, but games are pretty far down on the list. I mainly just use xbox for that. I believe I was shooting or the 4870 when I initially...

yes...it would be Adobe Premiere.Hmm....ok. About to check on some of those other cards. So a $50 dollar card for video editing? really?

OK....for a few dollars more I will take your word on this. I just changed my cart. Thank you for the input.

There ya go. I didn't want to drop any specific tools, but there are plenty out there for this. If you have your OS disk....i mean you could always delete a partition if you can boot a cd or floppy.