Hi Brian....that's some mighty hi specs you've got there? Unless
you're going into video production to stream to the 'world' it seems a
little bit of overkill to me? Especially in lieu of system deals like
this out there
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=5263757
I'd start with something like that, then add as time and needs and
'cash' permit... It may not be the screamin demon your $900 machine
is, but it'll allow you to get beefed up faster and cheaper than that
one will too. Unless you're going to be doing some of your video
editing stuff at the same time you're playing a monster game like WoW
or some such at the same time, the specs you lined up are huge-ish?
Not trying to tell you what to do, just trying to save you some dough
on things that might be overkill?
Now I'll shut up and let you build your dream machine...
Bruce
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*Sent:* Saturday, October 24, 2009 6:12 PM
*To:* triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [triadtechtalk] New Computer/ Win7 Upgrade
All TTT members,
Well, its just like old times when I needed frequent and detailed
help, I am at that point again.
After doing research about Win7, and what I think the basic makeup of
a new computer system should be, I have developed a rough idea of what
I think I need. Instead of of a plain computer system like I have, I
intend to up grade slightly so hopefully the system will last for a
number of years. If it only lasts half as long as my existing one that
going on its 11th year I will consider it a success. I especially want
a fast computer and one that can handle video viewing and edition
since my current system has a hard time just playing on-line videos now.
Since I have only purchased this one computer, and knew absolutely
nothing about computers when it was purchased, I
hope I can make a more informed purchasing decision this time with my
increased computer knowledge and the help from the group. I appreciate
the many TTT members who have owner multiple computers, repaired them,
built systems, and have developed expertise and extraordinary
knowledge about what makes a good computer.
With the groups comments about my plan, hopefully I can avoid any
uninformed choices I would otherwise be apt to make.
Both Howard's and Bruce's are encouraging me the assembling my own
system; I would love to do just that!
I have just developed two lists:
1. A list of items that I think I would like in the new computer system.
2. A list of items I would most likely have to purchase to assemble a
system
I have also looked at a few on-line of existing computers to see what
the computer and the price may look like that matched the specs that I
think may offer a strong system.
*_This is what I think the basic make up of the computer should be:_*
*_OS:_* Win7 Home Premium
*_System Memory (RAM):_* DDR3 SDRAM, 6 GB Minimum
*_Graphics:_* Nvidia or ATi, , 512MB Minimum, with an HDMI out port
(With multiple video-out ports)
*_Processor Speed & Type:_* Quad, 64-bit, 2.6GHz, Core i7 or AMD's
Phenom II X4
*_Mother board:_* ??
*_Hard Drive:_* SATA, 10,000RPM, 500GB minimum
*_LAN:_* 802.11a/b/g/n
*_PORTS_*:
PCIe x16: 1 - 2
PCI Express x1: 2 - 3
Standard PCI: 2
SATA port: 1
3.5-inch bays: 2 - 3
eSATA Ports??
USB: 3.0 Ports (6 of them)
*_These are the items I think I would need to purchase:_*
Computer (bare bones, probably with DVD, HDD, Ram, CPU)
Router
Modem
Speakers
2 Monitors: 22" or 24" LCD
HDD: External 1TB, for backup
UBS
Cables
Floppy Drive?
Power Supply
Win7 Home Premium
Of the computers I looked at that seems like it would meet most the
specs is a Bust Buy HP - Pavilion Model: e9220y Elite Desktop with AMD
Phenom^(TM) II X4 Quad-Core Processor. This is they link to Best Buy
page detailed information about the computer.
I have also copied the information at the end of this message.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9549465&type=product&id=1218122580572
<http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9549465&type=product&id=1218122580572>
It is a little pricey especially since I will still have to buy the
other parts of the system.
Once the items I think I need to purchase and the computer specs can
be finalized, it would be much easier to see if such a computer exists
that closely match the specs and what the price would be. I could them
compare that price to getting a bare configuration and adding the
parts to get the exact specs desired, and could either get a better
system or save some money buy building my own system.
Below is a copy of the detailed info about the HP Pavilion Model:
e9220y Elite Desktop:
HP - Pavilion Elite Desktop with AMD Phenom^(TM) II X4 Quad-Core Processor
Model: e9220y | SKU: 9549465
So as usual, and like old times I sure would appreciate any feed back
to help finalize my plan.
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*_OVERVIEW:_*
Store important documents, special photos, favorite songs and more on
this desktop's spacious 1TB Serial ATA hard drive. The built-in
wireless LAN allows you to connect to the Web without a tangle of cables.
* Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded
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* Learn more about LightScribe technology.
*_What's Included_*
* HP Pavilion Elite Desktop with AMD Phenom^(TM) II X4 Quad-Core
Processor
* Power cord/cable
* HP USB keyboard, HP USB optical mouse
* Software: Microsoft Works 9; Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe; HP
MediaSmart Software Suite and more
* Owner's manual
*_Product Features_*
* AMD Phenom^(TM) II X4 910* quad-core processor
True multicore processing for extreme multitasking performance.
Cool'n'Quiet^(TM) 3.0 and CoolCore^(TM)
technologies and Dual Dynamic Power Management^(TM) for efficient
energy usage.
* Direct Connect Architecture
Delivers overall system performance. HyperTransport^(TM)
technology, AMD Balanced Smart Cache and AMD Wide
Floating Point Accelerator for quick access times and improved
performance.
* AMD Memory Optimizer Technology
For multithreaded software performance, and AMD Virtualization
with Rapid Virtualization Indexing to help virtualization
software run securely and efficiently.
* 8GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible
media. Supports DVD-RAM. Also supports LightScribe direct-disc
labels using compatible LightScribe media.
* 2MB L2 cache memory
For efficient system processing.
* 1TB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage options and fast read/write times.
* ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics
Features 512MB dedicated memory and up to 3327MB total available
graphics memory as allocated by Windows 7.
Supports Microsoft DirectX 10. HDMI output. High-definition audio with
8-speaker support.
* 15-in-1 media reader
Supports SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure
Digital, Mini Secure Digital, CompactFlash Type I/II,
Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo and
Memory Stick PRO Duo formats.
* Also supports Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Mobile
and MultiMediaCard Plus formats.
* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 7 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.
* Built-in wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
* 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN
For wired Internet connectivity.
* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system
preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation,
gaming, media storage and more.
* Software package included
With Microsoft Works 9, Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe, HP
MediaSmart Software Suite and more. 60-day trial version
of Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 also included.
* AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Phenom, Cool'n'Quiet, HyperTransport
and combinations thereof are trademarks of
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
*Model number indicates relative software performance among this
AMD processor family.
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Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year limited
Product Height 15.8"
Product Width 7.1"
Product Weight 13 lbs.
Product Depth 16.9"
Processor Brand AMD
Processor AMD Phenom^(TM) II X4
Processor Speed 2.6GHz
System Bus 4000MHz
Cache Memory 2MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 8GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 16GB
Type of Memory (RAM) DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)
Hard Drive Size 1TB
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics
Video Memory 512MB (dedicated); up to 3327MB total available as
allocated by Windows 7
Audio High-definition (8-speaker configurable)
Speakers None
Network Card Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
Wireless Networking Built-in wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Recordable DVD Drive Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds 12x DVD+R DL; 12x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16
DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW;
12x DVD-RAM; 40x32x40 CD-RW
Direct-Disc Labeling Yes
Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader
Available Expansion Bays External: 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"), 1 Personal
Media Drive; Internal: 1 (3.5")
Available Expansion Slots 2 PCI Express x1, 1 MiniCard
USB 2.0 Ports 7 (3 front, 4 rear)
IEEE 1394 Ports 1
S-Video Outputs None
Serial Ports None
Parallel Ports None
Game Ports None
Keyboard Description HP USB
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.) HP USB optical mouse
Operating System Platform Windows
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Software Included Microsoft Works 9; Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe;
HP MediaSmart Software Suite and more
ENERGY STAR Qualified No
HDMI Output Yes
Blu-ray Player No
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