Looking for comp max $3k, for graphic programs, multi-tasking

[lucas131]

I want to buy a comp to watch movies, to graphic programs like: sony vegas, adobe after effects, premiere, photoshop, flash and for multi-tasking. What part of computer should I care most for best productivity in these programs?? Thanks for any help


Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R
GeForce 9800 GT Gigabyte 1GB TV & 2x DVI (PCI-E) Zalman
GeIL Dual Evo 2x 2GB DDR2 1066 MHz CL5 x2
Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 2,33 GHz (S775/45nm) BOX
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio (PCI Express)

24" Gateway FHD-2400
Corsair CMPSU-620HXEU - 620W
Seagate 1 TB Barracuda 7200.11 (32MB, Serial ATA II) x2
LG SuperMulti DVD+/-RW GE20NU10 BOX USB 2.0 black

 

[col-p-todd]

With the specs you have there the system would,nt even cost 1500. You really want to get a better quad core cpu like the Q9550 and a better GPU likea 4870 Or the X2 Version.

 

[lucas131]

Im buying hardware outside us where prices are higher

 

[ke7diz]

well you are way under budget but thats a good build as is here are the changes i would make

ram go 800 not 1066 the extra bandwidth woun't do you anything
go fore 8gd 4x2g ( think you already have that planed)

cpu go with a higher clock like Q9550

GPU i not sheer about the ones you got but i have heard that some aps can use the GPU to speed up some tasks go fore a HD 4850 or 4870 if yours do this

your missing a case (if you need one)

 

[lucas131]

Whats HD 4850 or 4870?

 

[col-p-todd]

Thats ATI HD4850 and HD4870 newest GPU. I would still recommend the ddr2 Ram 1066. I live in the netherlands and the price of ddr2 1066 is the same as ddr2 800.

 

[NoIncentive]

If you're serious about graphic and image editing, you're going to want an IPS panel monitor.

http://www.doublesight.com/shop/product.asp?idx=24

That monitor has the same panel as the Planar 25.5 monitor that retails for around $1000 in the US. It displays colors wonderfully.

 

[dante sly]

As a designer, I'm currently running Adobe Creative Suite Premium, which is all the programs (PS, AI, ID, FL, AE, DW, etc) and I'm running a Centrino Duo with ATI x1600 on a notebook PC, and I run fine. Honestly, you don't need to go overboard. And unlike what everyone else tells you, you definitely don't need to go Mac.

 

[geofelt]

Heavy multitasking wants lots of ram to hold all the tasks so that they do not interfere with each other. Ram is relatively cheap, so 4gb is a must, and 8gb is better. Core2 cpu's are not sensitive to ram speeds. The difference in real application performance(vs. synthetic benchmarks) is on the order of 1-2%. Don't pay extra for faster speeds, or better timings unless you are a heavy overclocker.

A quad is better for multitasking than a duo. Look for a 45nm cpu. They are a bit faster, and run cooler.

If your budget for a cpu is over $350, consider waiting for nehalem in November.