workstation > wich chipset do you chose ? HELP

[toilet]

ok.. I´m graphic and content creation designer. SO I need to build a workstation but I dont know wich chipset chose. Look I live in Argentina and I have some combos of system at the same price "here"!!! I work a lot with my HD.and of course with my CPu...

A> Intel 2.4Ghz B ( may be can i found for same more money a 2.4 C with HT )
Abit IC7 i875P
2x512Mb DDR 333
GF 4 TI4200 128Mb
60Gb WD600JB 8mb Buffer

B> Intel 2.4Ghz B ( may be can i found for same more money a 2.4 C with HT )
Albatron PX865PE Pro
2x512Mb DDR 333
GF 4 TI4200 128Mb
60Gb WD600JB 8mb Buffer
( this is a little more economical system )


C>Intel 2.4Ghz B ( may be can i found for same more money a 2.4 C with HT )
ASUS P4SDX DLX SIS 655
2x512Mb DDR 333
GF 4 TI4200 128Mb
60Gb WD600JB 8mb Buffer

D>Intel 2.4Ghz B
ASUS P4G8X DLX i7205* This is a little more expensive here U$D 100 more than the others so..
2x512Mb DDR 266 ECC
GF 4 TI4200 128Mb
60Gb WD600JB 8mb Buffer

E> AMD XP 2500+ Barton
ASUS A7N8X DLX Rev. 2 or ABIT NF7-S Rev. 2
2x512Mb DDR 333
GF 4 TI4200 128Mb
60Gb WD600JB 8mb Buffer

F> 2x AMD XP 2400+ ( mod L5 )
K7D Master(MS-6501) AMD 760 MPX
2x512Mb DDR 333
GF 4 TI4200 128Mb
60Gb WD600JB 8mb Buffer
( but yhese one dont like very much because this mother because is a little old tech, and here is very dificult to sell it ) and is the most expensive cambo U$D 100 more than combo A..

so what ´s your opinion.... I dont use it to play.. I use it with, GRaphic programs like Photoshop, illustrator, Falsh, Director, Premier, Aftereffect, 3D max, Lightwave, SoftImage etc.

Yes I know some think I need a second HD ,, but is the next step..
tks a lot
I think here can help me!!

 

[nan0bug]

Going by what programs you named at the bottom of your post, I reccomend to get a dual channel Intel setup with the 2.4b (at least), 2x 512mb of winbond BH-5 pc3200 (Its cheap and you can probbably run it at the most agressive timings possible at pc2700 speeds, I would imagine Cas 1.5 would be possible if your board supports it), and instead of the 4200 get the 9500 pro. Go with a pure Intel board for the stability, unless you're looking to overclock -- in that case, I hear good things about albatron boards, although Ive been out of the Intel loop for quite a while.

One thing I am certain of - Intel spanks AMD in content creation. Also, if you can spring for it, a Raid 0 setup with 2 8mb buffer drives would net you a considerable speed increase when swapping to disk and whatnot. Just backup regularly if you go that route, since raid 0 is not redundant.

When it comes to content creation the likes of what you're talking about, you need to evaluate what you use more if you're on a budget. If you're using more programs like photoshop, illustrator, etc then you would be better off to skimp a bit on the video card and get as much ram as you possibly can and the fastest HD setup possible. If you're using 3d oriented CC apps, you're better off skimping more on hd and memory (meaning cas 2.5 ram and a single 8mb, or possibly even 2mb buffer drive), and even CPU (get a 1.6A and OC it) and using that money towards a professional 3D card instead. When dealing with 3D apps there is a point where a CPU becomes 'good enough' and the GPU becomes the deciding factor.

In the end, it all depends on what works for you. The one thing to remember is to evaluate your NEEDS first, not your wants.

 

[toilet]

tks a lot man!!

 

[toilet]

but... do you mean intel chipset or intel motherboard?? ( abit, asus, epox not!!! only intel motherboard?? )
tks

 

[oldfart]

I like options 1 and 2.

 

[Budman]

LMAO, An Oldfart in the toilet.

😀

 

[nan0bug]

Intel motherboards (with Intel Chipsets, obviously) are the most stable setup you will find, hands down. While other motherboards MAY be as stable, your mileage may vary. With an Intel motherboard you are pretty much guaranteed a stable setup unless you've got some really flaky peripherals.

The trade off is, Intel motherboards offer very limited or no overclocking options whatsoever.

With motherboards theres always 3 points of comparison: Point 1, good price. Point 2, good performance. Point 3, good stability. You can usually find two on any motherboard you look at, but I have yet to see all three. You can get a good price and performance, but usually this involves overclocking, which involves instability by nature. Good stability and a good price will almost always come at the cost of overclocking options. You can always get both good performance AND stability, but that all depends on how much you're willing to spend.

I really dont know much about Intel chips these days, since the last time I was doing my homework on Intel was in the Celeron 300A days. I have heard good things about the granite bay chipsets, but I don't know who manufactures the most stable/most overclockable/best feature set, or anything like that. Maybe someone else here could give more insight.