Hello Everyone,
I've started a freelance motion graphics, design and video business a few months ago, and I've decided that it's time to update my from this:
My old system
* Processor : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3700+
* Motherboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7125
* Ram : 1.50GB DDR-200 PC3200U
* Video Card : RADEON X300 Series
* Power Supply : 450w RaidMax KY550ATX
On my new system I'm going to be doing a lot of things: Video editing, 3D rendering, Photoshop Production (high res), Photo editing (RAW). I'll also be doing some audio recording and editing, and midi stuff with Reason 4. I run two if not three monitors, the all time. Gaming is about the only thing I won't be doing.
Since A lot of these tasks are processor heavy, I've decided to go with AMD's new dual core Phenom, so here is the system I've got in mind
I'd like to stay somewhere in this price range, and stay with AMD. Also, I like that the motherboard has HDMI out, so if one day I decided to buy a blue-ray drive (and a HD TV) then I'll be able to use this system as kind of a HTPC. I also need a case that is big enough to hold a bunch of hard drive (I've got 5 right now and will probably be adding more).
Questions:
Power Supply: I'm not sure what I need to get. I don't want to spend bunch of money on something that has flashing blue lights, but I am probably going to need some serious wattage for this beast right?
Graphic Card: I really don't want to spend the money to update from my old card, though it's probably necessary right? What advantages will a new video card give me?
Compatibility: I think it's all compatible.
Better options? Let me hear em.
