Joshua Gonzales
September 30th, 2008, 05:20 AM
Before all else, a big hello to everyone! Okay, to my quandary. Well, title says it all really. I don't know if it's possible with that budget though, which includes a new monitor. I would be using it for future hd (hdv) short film editing. Used the videoguys' DIY6 system as a guide.
1. Processor - Intel Q6600
2. Motherboard - Asus P5Q3 Deluxe
3. Memory - Corsair 2GB DDR3 1333mhz XMS3 DHX
4. Storage - 1x Samsung F1 320gb HD322HJ (OS Drive)
2x F1 320gb (on RAID0)
*I can salvage a 6 year old WD 74GB Raptor from my current Dell PC.(Worth it?) Should I make that my boot drive instead of buying a new one? Is 320gb too much for an OS drive? Also, I'd like another drive to back-up on occasionally and store music and photo library, but unsure how to do this cheaply and efficiently (internal v. external, etc.).
5. Power supply - Corsair modular 520w
6. Case - Antec P182
7. Monitor - Dell 20" 2009WFP
8. OS - XP Pro
9. Cooling - Fan-based heatsinks
I started this having in mind a budget of £750, but it looks like it's more like £900 now. If anyone can show me a £750 configuration, then by all means. I'd like a quiet, stable (no overclocking needs) and efficient system. If not, would this config do? I really need advice on the RAIDing on a budget more than anyhting.
Many thanks in advance.
1. Processor - Intel Q6600
2. Motherboard - Asus P5Q3 Deluxe
3. Memory - Corsair 2GB DDR3 1333mhz XMS3 DHX
4. Storage - 1x Samsung F1 320gb HD322HJ (OS Drive)
2x F1 320gb (on RAID0)
*I can salvage a 6 year old WD 74GB Raptor from my current Dell PC.(Worth it?) Should I make that my boot drive instead of buying a new one? Is 320gb too much for an OS drive? Also, I'd like another drive to back-up on occasionally and store music and photo library, but unsure how to do this cheaply and efficiently (internal v. external, etc.).
5. Power supply - Corsair modular 520w
6. Case - Antec P182
7. Monitor - Dell 20" 2009WFP
8. OS - XP Pro
9. Cooling - Fan-based heatsinks
I started this having in mind a budget of £750, but it looks like it's more like £900 now. If anyone can show me a £750 configuration, then by all means. I'd like a quiet, stable (no overclocking needs) and efficient system. If not, would this config do? I really need advice on the RAIDing on a budget more than anyhting.
Many thanks in advance.