I am taking the plunge and have decided to build a system for the first time. I have been using pre-built Laptops for the last 5 years, so my knowledge of what is going on inside desktops is definetely dated. I will be using this system to edit 1080P HD videos and play current games. I have switched up my selection no less than 100x, but below is what come up with to date. I know some parts the Case and the PSU may be expensive for a $800 build, but I wanted to pick ground work components that could last many future upgrades, instead of putting money towards the components that will become outdated quickly. Please take a look and make sure I am not making any mistakes. Everything after rebated, taxes, and shipping comes to about $850.
[u]ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Combo deal from newegg.com no direct link. $175.
Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7200 - Retail From local store. $99.99
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM From local store 79.99.
Looks solid, although I'm not sure whether you would be served by a quad core (Q6600) if you are editing video. Not entirely sure what the current state of play on that is.
Comments forum users?
Good work on the design though - someone's done their homework!
I thought about the Q6600 as well, but was unsure as to if I would need it. I figured I could save $80 now by going with the E7200 and then down the road purchase one of the 45nm quad processors in a year or so when those prices have come down.
Maybe someone can help me decide if it is worth it to go with the Q6600 now. If it helps I will be doing pretty basic stuff with Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9 Pro Pack http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832135216. Editing 1080P30 and 720P60 H.264 encoded files.
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