Image Processing Machine

alpaslow

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Mar 29, 2012
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Hello,

I'd like to build a very fast computer mostly for processing Lunar & Planetary images which were taken in AVI form through various telescopes I own. The program used is Registax, which stacks thousands of images over top of each other.

I'd like to go with a 6 core machine or?

Any one have any particular thoughts of a cost efficeint CPU & motherboard combo with such speed and where to get it?

Besides blazing speed are there any other considerations I should look for for this type of application?

The setup will also incorporate Photshop as the final software to complete the images.

Lastly, apparently a 7200 rpm drive is usually call for for avis , but is a 10,000 rpm unit more attractive?

In terms of supplier I've had luck with Newegg.

Thanks,

Al.