Here's My Plan

[Copperhead]

I'm going AM2 so here's what I'm planning on getting (mid august ill be done)

MOBO: Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe Skt. AM2
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131013

Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (after the 24th of course)

Corsair (2 x 1GB)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145590

80GB Seagate for programs
320GB WD for Data/Storage

Video card:
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814102527

but keep in mind i dont need a great video card because i never play games. i just need a decent one to show decent picture for video editing.


What would you change/add/replace, also what do u think of AM2?

any criticism is appreciated

 

[kchi55]

hmm.. no criticism here.
i say it looks good, go for it.

 

[Jamxx]

Video editing will require a better card than that, I bet. That's a pretty old video card; why don't you opt for something along the lines of a Nvidia 6600 or ATi X1600?

 

[Copperhead]

could someone possibly give me a newegg link for a nice 256mb video card around $75 +/-, i dont need a gaming one, just one for regular dual monitor usage and video editing

 

[pc trade post]

i just have a question: would you reallybe able to fill up 320 gigs? like do you actually have enough stuff to fill that up? if so, then what is it? because i am having trouble filling up my 60 gig hd lol. or do you just wan to make absolutely sure you never run out? just wondering...

 

[Copperhead]

i have 100 gigs alone in itunes for my ipod, music/videos...and video editing takes up a lot of space and i want to keep the videos on my computer instead of having to put them on dvd then deleting them off the computer...i kno i will never fill it up, but i just dont wanna run out

 

[Half Evil]

If you dont need a card for gaming, but one for video editing, I think that this might do the trick

Only 4 pipelines, and decent clock speed, but a massive 512mb GDDR2 ram.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1730631&CatId=1826

Not sure though..

 

[karling07]

Looks good! Depends what software you're using to edit videos. For Windows Movie Maker/Pinnacle/Broderbund that should be more than enough

 

[Copperhead]

yeah im not using any of those huge $1200 softwareor anything..im using sony vegas platinum