My PC configuration

[Ravindran]

Hello friends...(Sorry for my long msg posted here...)
I am new to this group and from netherlands...am planning to get a pc of following configuration given below...please feel free to comment on that.. I will using mainly for net browsing, downloading stuff, games and especially plan to do some movie editing along with my sony digital camera.
If possible try to give some tips on selection of video cord as I am planning to work along with video camera for editing /making movies etc. Is it better to have 32MB Geforce 2 MX Nvidia 4x AGP Grafische kaart (with TV-out) or 32MB Geforce 2 GTS DDR nVidia 4x AGP Grafische kaart?
I am planning to go for dell for below specification. Presently dell doesn't support for GTS DDR Video cord with TV-out option but I like to have that as it may be handy to watch dvd's on bigger flat tv. So
I am confused whether tofor couple of weeks i have to get GTS DDR with tv-out or have it now with 2 MX if it is also excellent for video editing etc...



Processor Details

Intel® Pentium® III 1000 MHz processor , 133MHz FSB

Intel® 815e chipset
4x AGP, 133Mhz FSB & ATA-66/100
3,5" Floppy Drive
Norton AntiVirus 2000 (90 days free updates)
Minitower: 5PCI , 1AGP

RAM Details

256MB 133MHz SDRAM (2x128MB)

Hard disk

60GB (7200 rpm) Ultra DMA

DVD

16x DVD-ROM drive with software decoder.


CD-Rewriter

12x/8x/32x CD-Rewriter


Video Chord

32MB Geforce 2 GTS DDR nVidia 4x AGP grafics cord

Firewave1 1394 PCI Controller Card

Monitor

19" (dpi : 0.26)

Sound Chord

Turtle Beach Santa Cruz (Dolby Digital output)


Speakers Details

Speakers Altec Lansing ACS 340 incl. Subwoofer

Modem Details

V.90/56K PCI Data/Fax/Voice Modem

Operating system

Windows Millennium UK

Thanx for reading this ..sorry if it consumed some of ur time...if you can please pass ur tips and experience..

Thanx in advance..

Ravi

 

[julianf]

Internet and video editing? if your not gaming to much, go with apple G4 733, otherwise this looks fine... it's card not chord

 

[Ravindran]

hey julian..thanx for ur reply...sorry for that spelling..lit bit confused with dutch...btw, what's that ? for video editing...actually what i meant is that I am planning to use my pc to edit and make movies (mpg) files from my sony digital camera. I came to know that u should have a fire wire slot for this..that i am going for now..but in dilema for the video chord (hope i spelled it right this time !)...whether GTS DDR or 2 MX (with tv-out)? btw, dell doesn't offer the type u mentioned in ur reply...
cheers..

 

[julianf]

he he, chord is still spelled card... i ment get a apple macintosh coputer... the new topliner 733mhz ibm/motorola chip onboard everything you need. ´firewire all over the place!

it's called Mac G4 733, check out www.apple.com

 

[bex0rs]

dell doesn't offer the type u mentioned in ur reply...

And from what I've heard, they don't plan on doing so in the forseeable future. Good luck anyhow.

~bex0rs

 

[Ravindran]

hey julian..
for windows system..which one u suggest...for my use !... GTS DDR video card or 2 MX ....

 

[julianf]

uhm... asus v3400 check it out....

 

[Ravindran]

Bex0rs,
So what do u suggest for me if dell is not planning to have GTS DDR Video card with tv-out option? Can I go for 2 MX with tv-out option from Dell? Is that really good to work along with my digital video camera?

 

[Soccerboy4287]

Hey Ravindran,

If you plan on doing digital video editing, I would recommend the ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON from ATI. It's definitely the best for DV editing. It also has some great extra features, including TV in and out, and a built in DVD hardware decoder. If you're more into DV than games, get an ATI product for their features and image quality. If you prefer games, generally go with NVIDIA for their blazing speed. Hope that helps...

Soccerboy4287

 

[Ravindran]

Hi soccer boy...
thanx for the tip...i am going for dell... i don't know whether they All in wonder Radeon ...i have to check it out...what do u mean by tv-in option? what's the difference between DVD with software decoder and DVD with hardware decoder? I am in netherlands and I wish see the dvd's from all zones ..say from US to India... So which one I look for the dvd specification?
Thanx in advance

 

[karmasalad]

I'm not sure what the shipping costs are for international deliveries, but you can get RAM for a much cheaper price than Dell offers. Dell charges ~$130 to jump from 128 to 256 MB, whereas a stick of 256 costs just ~$60 at Crucial.com. Even if shipping is exorbitant, I doubt it'll amount to $70+.

Of course, this is in American currency, and I'm not sure what the exchange rate is between the U.S. and the Netherlands. However, if it's not too bad, you can easily come out with more RAM (Dell's default 128 + 256 from Crucial = 384) at a cheaper price. (And in case you haven't done it before, RAM is the easiest component to install inside a computer.)

As far as video card... ATI's All-In-Wonder is your best bet. Unfortunately, I don't think Dell offers this in their config options, and I'm not sufficiently familiar enough with the nVidia line of cards to really offer any suggestions.

Good luck!

 

[Ravindran]

karmasalad..
That's a useful tip with regard to upgrading RAM... u r right .. I also noticed it... I pay an addition around 300 NLG to upgrade it from 128 to 256.. May be I think I should do it for 128 and latter change it to 256... is it that easy? I never opened pc ...ATI All in wonder... I have to check it out...u r right dell doesn't offer it...

 

[Scouzer]

Yep. Its almost as easy as turning on your comp. There's only 1 type of slot the RAM would fit it so it elimiated wrong slot jammings, and all you need to do is push it in the slot nearest the CPU and it should click in automatically with a small amount of force. Just make sure you have a shock leash (Static guard, whatever) or you could easily zap your mobo and RAM from static electricity especially if you have carpet.

 

[karmasalad]

<< May be I think I should do it for 128 and latter change it to 256... is it that easy? I never opened pc >>



Yup, it's really very easy. I used to be like you, never opened a computer before. My first ever installation of any component was RAM. After doing that the first time, I was like damn, this hardware stuff is easy! Little did I know...

When installing RAM, just follow the directions that come with the system's documentation, and follow all the normal safety precautions (ground yourself, unplug the power, etc). You'll need to use a bit of force to push the RAM in and get it to lock, so don't be afraid about giving it a little bit of muscle.