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hereIgoAgain... computer shoppin' (pg. 2)
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| SgtFoo |
Thanks for all the replies guys!!!
One thing I must add is... I will have programs and stuff that doesn't support 64bit processing... Does this mean I have to avoid the AMD 64-bit processors?? Otherwise, If they run everything just the same, then by all means... I'll grab an AMD over Intel any day.
I need to be sure that the processor is compatible with digidesign Pro-Tools. And last time I checked, it won't cope with a dual-processor. SO the fastest AMD right now in solo-core would be??
so I've revised a bit...
-AMD processor (what's the fastest out now?)
-motherboard capable of 4 gb ram, PCI-Express 16X & some PCI slots.
-800Mhz FSB
-SATA -160 gb hd x2 ,7200RPM
-1 gb of ram, 400mhz, 2x 512mb DDR2
-dvdrom drive
-some USB2 & FW ports
-no floppy drive, no monitor, no keyboard, no mouse
-dual-monitor-capable video card
--with DX9, 256MB, PCI-E 16x
-integrated 10/100 network
-full-size tower case for easy access
-an extra fan to keep it all cooler
-a quiet, and reliable (built-like-a-tank) power supply.
I gather this can still stay under $1100?? |
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| SgtFoo |
Some digidesign compatibilities...
copied from ther site...
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Desktop — Minimum Recommended Requirements
AMD Athlon 64 or 64 FX Processor
* VIA K8T800, VIA K8T800 PRO, or NVIDIA nForce3 chipset
* Socket 754 or 939 motherboard
AMD Athlon XP Processor (2000+)
* VIA KT266A or NVIDIA nForce chipset
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Known Incompatibilities
Caution - Mbox is NOT supported on the following systems or systems with the following components:
* Older Dell Inspiron and Dell Latitude laptop computers that run less than 1ghz (please see recommended Dell laptops above)
* Computers with motherboards containing SiS (Silicon Integrated Systems) chipsets
* Intel Celeron, Pentium III and older processor based computers are not supported
* AMD K6, K6-2 or K6-III, K7 processor based computers are not supported (newer AMD Athlon XP, Athlon 64, and Athlon 64 FX processors are supported)
* Computers with motherboards containing mixed chipsets from AMD plus VIA combined
* "ESS Solo-1 PCI AudioDrive" Sound, video and game controller. This device can be disabled from the "Device Manager" in the "System" Control Panel.
* Laptops users may need to disable integrated wireless networking
* Asante Network cards are not compatible with Control 24 on Windows XP
* Some HP Pavilion models do not meet the minimum requirements as listed in these compatibility documents. Before purchasing these or any computer, please carefully go over these documents and the exact specifications of the computer to make certain that all of the compatibility guidelines have been met. |
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| VERTiG0 |
| quote: | Originally posted by SgtFoo
I gather this can still stay under $1100?? |
Not a chance in hell. With all the quality fastest stuff you want, not even remotely close. You'd have to cut a lot of corners.
For instance:
AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 Dual-Core 2.6 GHz Socket 939 (1Mb L2 Cache On Each Core) Retail Box $1,349.00. Bye bye budget! |
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| r5a |
| quote: | Originally posted by SgtFoo
Thanks for all the replies guys!!!
One thing I must add is... I will have programs and stuff that doesn't support 64bit processing... Does this mean I have to avoid the AMD 64-bit processors?? Otherwise, If they run everything just the same, then by all means... I'll grab an AMD over Intel any day.
I need to be sure that the processor is compatible with digidesign Pro-Tools. And last time I checked, it won't cope with a dual-processor. SO the fastest AMD right now in solo-core would be??
so I've revised a bit...
-AMD processor (what's the fastest out now?)
-motherboard capable of 4 gb ram, PCI-Express 16X & some PCI slots.
-800Mhz FSB
-SATA -160 gb hd x2 ,7200RPM
-1 gb of ram, 400mhz, 2x 512mb DDR2
-dvdrom drive
-some USB2 & FW ports
-no floppy drive, no monitor, no keyboard, no mouse
-dual-monitor-capable video card
--with DX9, 256MB, PCI-E 16x
-integrated 10/100 network
-full-size tower case for easy access
-an extra fan to keep it all cooler
-a quiet, and reliable (built-like-a-tank) power supply.
I gather this can still stay under $1100?? |
1) If you have a 64 bit, you can still run 32 bit programs. You just won't get the 64 bit pluses.
2) FX-60.
3) Go for an Asus Board.
However the FX-60 is like a grand... Just go with the Opteron 165, it keeps up with the FX-55, and 60 so I hear. It's a solid CPU.
I'm pretty sure your program supports Dual Core processors, I don't see why it woudn't. |
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| VERTiG0 |
| The Operton is a server CPU, why put it in a desktop? Costs more, don't they? |
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| rabbitjoker |
Screw iNTEL! Screw AMD!
You need Babbage's difference engine! |
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| VERTiG0 |
| Transmeta Crusoe? |
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| iLiptikalOrbitZ |
Please take not that you don't have to go AMD if you want a 64bit processor. I have an Intel P4 3.0 GHz HT 64bit processor, on a 775 socket. By no means am I saying go with intel over AMD, they both make amazing stuff, it's up to you in the end.
For me, I went Intel because I'm in 3D Animation, and Intels run 3ds Max slightly better. When I build a gaming box, for sure i'll go AMD. |
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| r5a |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
The Operton is a server CPU, why put it in a desktop? Costs more, don't they? |
Indeed it is, they have a desktop line now though. The server line Opterons (like 600+, 845, ect) cost well over a grand are built for servers yes.
Now they have some Opterons for desktop/workstation/gaming users(145,160,165,175).
Why would you want an Opteron over an Athlon? Generally they are a bit cheaper or the same. The parts and the acutal CPU is made out of are higher quaility (supposdly, since they are server processors) and have a higher L2 cache then the Athlons and finally are stable and good overclockers apparantly. |
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| daves |
| quote: | Originally posted by smuncky
Etobicoke, Ontario Outlet Store
1800 The Queensway
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5H5
(416) 626-2441 |
haha... that's how well I know mississauga :D |
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| Shade |
| quote: | Originally posted by daves
haha... that's how well I know mississauga :D |
Smooth! :p Well, you got the reply about location before I did in any case, so well done on 1/2 of it :p |
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