Kind of a double post from the video forums, but i need overall opinions on the system, and advice on whether or not i'm underpowering the system:
I'm currently involved with a number of high demand programs such as Vegas 4 (video editing), everything macromedia (including their new Flash professional), and a number of misc photo editors and video editors. In addition to this, i've been waiting for Doom 3 for about 10 years now although i'm not a big gamer otherwise. I currently run all of these programs with a VIAO laptop and lots of external gear, but it's just not cutting it anymore. I'm looking to do some massive upgrading. I'm looking to do it myself.
What i'm currently thinking is this:
ASUS "P4C800-E DELUXE" i875P Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL
ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
ANTEC Performance Plus Case with 430W Power Supply, Model "PLUS1080AMG" -RETAIL
Everything else will be drawn generically from older systems (like 40GB 7200 RPM HD's, generic floppy, etc). I run external powered DVD burners (Sony) and HD's (Maxtor one touch).
What do you think of the system, for a slightly above sweet-spot deal? My main concern is the truepower supply... is 430W enough to power these hogs? Any other opinions or advice to a beginner?
Any insight/info on these issues would be greatly appreciated. I'm open to all suggestions.
Kind Regards,
matt lewis
I'm currently involved with a number of high demand programs such as Vegas 4 (video editing), everything macromedia (including their new Flash professional), and a number of misc photo editors and video editors. In addition to this, i've been waiting for Doom 3 for about 10 years now although i'm not a big gamer otherwise. I currently run all of these programs with a VIAO laptop and lots of external gear, but it's just not cutting it anymore. I'm looking to do some massive upgrading. I'm looking to do it myself.
What i'm currently thinking is this:
ASUS "P4C800-E DELUXE" i875P Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL
ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
ANTEC Performance Plus Case with 430W Power Supply, Model "PLUS1080AMG" -RETAIL
Everything else will be drawn generically from older systems (like 40GB 7200 RPM HD's, generic floppy, etc). I run external powered DVD burners (Sony) and HD's (Maxtor one touch).
What do you think of the system, for a slightly above sweet-spot deal? My main concern is the truepower supply... is 430W enough to power these hogs? Any other opinions or advice to a beginner?
Any insight/info on these issues would be greatly appreciated. I'm open to all suggestions.
Kind Regards,
matt lewis
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