can't decide on a video-editing rig (4 questions)

[BobReily]

Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong forum. I feel overwhelmed by all the information (reading articles/posts), so I'm asking you guys..

1) What is the "best" video editing computer setup, concerning motherboard, CPU, and RAM only - I've gotten a few parts in mind, I know what kind of video capture card, audio card, OS, hard drive and DVD burner to get (Canopus ADVC-100, M-Audio Audiophile 2496, Windows 2000, Maxtor 120 GB 8 MB cache 7200 RPM and Sony DRU500A..)

2) Can anyone find solid and reliable motherboard/CPU/RAM parts for under $600? (I might be building my system..)


3) As long as frames don't skip *hardly* and allows me to edit movies and switch scenes around almost flawlessly, I'll be happy - I know that I will be overclocking but do yall think that I should wait for Springdale MBs to come out ? (I'm ready to buy an ASUS P4PE with onboard Firewire..)

4) I've given consideration to power supplys, as well - would 350 watts be enough ?


As for overclocking questions..I will save that for another post..

Thank you.

 

[BG4533]

Depending on how serious you want to get you may want to consider a RAID 0 array of IDE drives or a fast SCSI drive. I would consider a larger PSU as well. Personally I would go with a Antec Truepower 430 or at least something comparable. For video editing I would go with at least 512MB PC2700, 1GB if you have the money. Crucial is good stuff and you could get it for ~$84/ 512MB chip.

 

[oldfart]

Your parts list looks very good. Lots of CPU power is needed for rendering. If you dont want to wait for Springdale, yes a nice 845PE board would b good. Take a look at the EPoX 4PEA+. Very nice board. Either 512 or 1 Gig of PC3200 ram, and a P4 of your choice. Best bang for the $ right now is the 2.4B for $164. Overclocks very well.

 

[BobReily]

I appreciate your responces. About the RAM - Corsair is said to make good memory for overclocking , but is it good for just starting out with no overclocking? I'm not planning on overclocking right off the bat, but if Crucial is good for overclocking (I know it is good for non-overclockers..) I'm such a newbie at this, I'd rather savor the moment before overclocking in case I accidentally destroy the computer itself.

 

[oldfart]

Corsair is good memory in general even if you dont overclock.