The time has finally come to upgrade to HDV.

I wanted to know what specs your computers have and how are they working out with Premier Pro CS3?

I am leaning towards using the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 but want some opinions on motherboard, case and any other tips. My budget is under 1500

Thank you.

Hi -- Here are my specs. Hope that it helps!

evga 680i 122-CK-NF68-AR motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
geforce 8800GTS
4 x 1gigs DDR2800 RAM (Even though 3 only show up)
Thermaltake Toughpower 750watt PSU
150gig 10K Raptor Drive
2 x Seagate 500gb Drives
Antec P180b Case

Runs pretty quick! Wish I had a macpro though....I just got a macbook pro about a week ago, and it makes me want to go all mac! I've always been a pc guy too!!

If you go mac don't forget you can do a cross grade. Or if you still need to do an upgrade just by the mac upgrade.

Andre... I have an hp m8200n which works pretty well with hd. Here's the specs from the hp site.
- Athlon 64 X2 (W) 6000+ 3.0 GHz (89W)
- Motherboard: MCP61PM-HM
- Memory Installed 3 GB
- Maximum allowed 8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS)
- Speed supported PC2-5300 MB/sec
- Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
- Expansion slots
- PCI Two (One available)
- PCI Express x16 One (One available)
- PCI Express x1 One (None available)
- Drive bays
- 5.25" Two (One available)
- 3.5" Three (Two available)

I think I paid about $800 for the box, then added a .5TB internal secondary drive and a dual head video card. Something like this should fit your budget. I think this model has been superseded by a newer one. I also bought two 19' HP widescreen LCD monitors for about $250 each.

i have a HP m8200n as well w/WD 500GB HDD, WiFi card, and Mini DV Tape deck
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