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DirkPitt · 06-07-2007, 10:07 AM

I'm looking for a computer. For the last 5 years all I needed my computer to do was simple graphics, (photoshop) email and surfing. I have a P3 1.0G chip. Now I need to do video editing but not HD just internet stream. What do you recommend?

I saw this barebones kit (see below) from Tiger Direct for $349.99, what's your opinion?

Would you go Windows XP Pro or Vista?

I’m also kicking around the idea of a laptop, maybe a Mac? I always heard that Mac's are better for graphics and video, what do you think?

If I can keep the cost down (tiger direct) I’ll go for both. Thanks

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Intel D945GCCRL Intel Socket MicroATX Motherboard
Intel Pentium D 940 3.20GHz Processor with Fan
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Here is the link off their home page:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/wem...?CMP=ILC-FPM02

KILL_FRENZY · 06-07-2007, 10:13 AM

You can choose Windows as a OS for PC
Mac it's the best option for video , graphics and music so go for it

DirkPitt · 06-07-2007, 11:04 AM

anybody else?

DirkPitt · 06-07-2007, 03:56 PM

anybody now?

Michaelious · 06-07-2007, 04:00 PM

If you are mostly doing graphics, use a mac

KimJI · 06-07-2007, 04:04 PM

Get a scsi harddisk and good scsi controller if you want to do videoediting

DirkPitt · 06-07-2007, 04:17 PM

KimJI - What do recommend?

dready · 06-07-2007, 04:54 PM

Anything is a big upgrade from a P3.

DirkPitt · 06-07-2007, 06:49 PM

Yeah tell me about it. Should I not worry about what I get because all the new stuff will do what I need?

dogfart-movies · 06-07-2007, 06:59 PM

yeah pretty much! although the new pc computers will come with vista and youll find youll run into compatibilty problems with at least 50% of stuff not released in the last 6 months.

06-07-2007, 10:07 AM	#1
DirkPitt Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mars Posts: 357	Computer opinions I'm looking for a computer. For the last 5 years all I needed my computer to do was simple graphics, (photoshop) email and surfing. I have a P3 1.0G chip. Now I need to do video editing but not HD just internet stream. What do you recommend? I saw this barebones kit (see below) from Tiger Direct for $349.99, what's your opinion? Would you go Windows XP Pro or Vista? I’m also kicking around the idea of a laptop, maybe a Mac? I always heard that Mac's are better for graphics and video, what do you think? If I can keep the cost down (tiger direct) I’ll go for both. Thanks Intel D945GCCRL Socket Barebone Kit / Intel Pentium D 940 (Retail) / 256MB Video Card / 250GB OEM HDD / 18x DVD±RW / 1GB DDR2 PC4200 / ATX MT Case wi/450 Watt Power Supply / FREE Additional 1GB Memory Power Up Black 302 ATX Mid-Tower Case with Front USB, Audio Ports and 450-Watt Power Supply Intel D945GCCRL Intel Socket MicroATX Motherboard Intel Pentium D 940 3.20GHz Processor with Fan XFX GeForce 6200 TurboCache 64MB Supporting 256MB PCIe Video Card Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 7200RPM 8MB Buffer OEM Hard Drive Sony NEC Optiarc Super-Multi 18x DVD±RW Black OEM DVD Burner Rendition By Crucial 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz Memory FREE Additional Rendition By Crucial 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz Memory Here is the link off their home page: http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/wem...?CMP=ILC-FPM02 __________________ Thanks, Kit Last edited by DirkPitt; 06-07-2007 at 10:09 AM..

06-07-2007, 10:13 AM	#2
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06-07-2007, 11:04 AM	#3
DirkPitt Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mars Posts: 357	anybody else? __________________ Thanks, Kit

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DirkPitt Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mars Posts: 357	anybody now? __________________ Thanks, Kit

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06-07-2007, 04:17 PM	#7
DirkPitt Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mars Posts: 357	KimJI - What do recommend? __________________ Thanks, Kit

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dready Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,247	Anything is a big upgrade from a P3. __________________ ICQ: 91139591

06-07-2007, 06:49 PM	#9
DirkPitt Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mars Posts: 357	Yeah tell me about it. Should I not worry about what I get because all the new stuff will do what I need? __________________ Thanks, Kit Last edited by DirkPitt; 06-07-2007 at 06:51 PM..

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