James Argo said:
Anything you mentioned is great. FYI, it took alot more to consider than processor... Post more about your FULL SETUP, your working behaviour, and your goal... then we can talk more.
Jaymz
Ok here are three systems I'm considering:
#1 this is a great choice if you know you're not going to need to
> upgrade the PC for a while (or ever). They look like aluminum ice cubes
> ... very slick.
> A digital audio station should have mondo RAM and a big HD ... you can
> generally skimp on the CPU and video adapter ... sooooo ...
>
> (all prices are before shipping)
>
> Shuttle XPC SN41G2V2 $275.00 (video, 6-channel sound, LAN,
> USB2.0, FireWire onboard)
> 1GB Geil Dual-Channel DDR RAM $196.00
> AthlonXP 3000+ (2.16Ghz) CPU $166.00
> WD Caviar SE 80GB Hard Disk $64.00
> Sick 17" LCD (Planar/CTX/Sony) $420.00 or so
> 52X CD Burner $85.00
> Keyboard + Mouse $75.00 (I'd buy these locally so you/the
> client can "feel them out")
> Windows XP Professional Upgrade $199.00 (technically you need the "full"
> version, but if you or I have an old Windows98 CD lying around, that's
> all you need ... i.e. you don't actually have to INSTALL Windows98 first
> ... you can just insert the CD during setup to "prove" that you have it).
>
> You said that the client will take care of purchasing the external USB
> sound device and (I'm assuming) the speakers ... if those haven't been
> bought yet, let me know and I can reccommend some great ones.
>
> Sooo ... parts total before shipping = $1,480.00
> Assembly (estimate) = $150.00 (lower than usual because
> the case comes with power supply and mobo already installed)
>
> Assembled Total w/o shipping = $1,630.00
>
>
#2 here's another Shuttle Mini ... this time with a badass Athlon64 core
> and Serial ATA RAID (basically this provides DATA REDUNDANCY through
> hard disk "mirroring" ... i.e. there are two HDs in the machine, but
> only one of them is actually "usable." The other AUTOMATICALLY contains
> an exact copy of the first ... this means that if one HD crashes, you
> still have all of your stuff. This is common in servers and is gaining
> increasing popularity for desktops)
>
> (all prices are before shipping)
>
> Shuttle XPC SN85G4 $299.00 (this one is black with aluminum
> ... kewl)
http://us.shuttle.com/specs2.asp?pro_id=389
> 1GB Geil Dual-Channel DDR RAM $196.00
> Athlon64 3000+ CPU $230.00
> (2) WD800JD S-ATA Hard Disks $170.00
> Sick 17" LCD (Planar/CTX/Sony) $420.00
> 52X CD Burner $85.00
> Keyboard + Mouse $75.00
> Windows XP Professional Upgrade $199.00
>
> Parts total before shipping = $1,674.00
> Assembly (estimate) = $200.00 (RAID setup takes extra time,
> also S-ATA drives need a "burn-in" period)
>
> Assembled Total w/o shipping= $1,874.00
#3 lastly, here's a more "typical" built-from-the-ground-up tower ...
> you said your client had a preference for Intel chips so I am using a
> Pentium4 HT core for this puppy ... if you think they will be wanting to
> upgrade it soon, OR if you anticipate the need for more than one CD
> drive (i.e. a second drive for disc-to-disc copies OR even a DVD
> burner), this is the way to go. More "room to breathe" for all of the
> parts.
>
> (all prices are before shipping)
>
> Abit IS7-E2 Mobo $90.00 (no firewire, RAID, or on-board
> video)
>
http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/techspec.php?categories=1&model=164
> <
http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/techspec.php?categories=1&model=164>
> Vantec ION
400B Power Supply $60.00
> Sick ATX Case $50.00 - $200.00 (go nuts ... here's
> some links to look at :
>
http://www20.tomshardware.com/howto/20031217/index.html
> AND
http://www20.tomshardware.com/howto/20030804/index.html ... also,
> some of the pricier ones come with a power supply, so keep that in mind)
> 1GB Geil Dual-Channel DDR RAM $196.00
> Pentium4 2.8Ghz w/ Hyperthread $192.00
> WD800JD S-ATA Hard Disk $85.00
> Sick 17" LCD (Planar/CTX/Sony) $420.00
> 52X CD Burner $85.00
> Keyboard + Mouse $75.00
> Windows XP Professional Upgrade $199.00
> ATI Radeon 9000 Pro AIW $160.00 (this is the cheapest of the
> ALL-IN-WONDER Radeon cards that can CAPTURE AUDIO/VIDEO from television
> ... dunno if your client would need that ... if they don't, an
> equivacable card without TV capture is about $100.00)
>
> Parts total before shipping = $1,552.00 - $1,762.00
> Assembly (estimate) $200.00
>
> Assembled Total w/o shipping = $1,752.00 - $1,962.00
I'll probably forgo the LCD monitor and use the $$ for 2 DMP3's and a VTB-1 (preamps)
For an interface I'll be using a Delta 1010
These PC's are being custom built so they can be modified.
