Computer Setup; another setup I'm looking at.
blackwaterstudio
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In my quest to build me another computer to use for Photo/Video editing I took the time to set down tonight and go through the motions. Here is what I came up with.
Xandros OS seems to be the only Linux version I can find that will run window programs I.E. Photoshop CS2, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Intel Pentium D 830 Smithfield 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core, EM64T Processor 3.0ghz
- ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard
- 4 x CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Unbuffered System Memory, totally 4 gigs.
- SAMSUNG SpinPoint 40GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
- Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
- HP Black IDE DVD Burner with LightScribe
- ATI 100-505091 FireGL V7100 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card
- NZXT Lexa Black/ Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500 WATT PS2 ATX 12V 2.0 Power Supply
- Microsoft CA9-00001 Black PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard Mouse Included
- Adobe PhotoShop CS 2 V9.0 for Windows
- Xandros Desktop OS Version 3 Deluxe Edition - Linux
- Two 21" Gateway HDTV LCD monitors
Xandros OS seems to be the only Linux version I can find that will run window programs I.E. Photoshop CS2, Microsoft Office, etc.
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I am a big Linux proponent... but if you're going to run Windows apps, spend the extra $150 and get XP Pro. (Maybe you stated a reason at some other time).
Other than that, your system looks pretty good. Personally, I would go with an Athlon Dual-Core chip instead of the Intel (speed and power consumption have been shown to be a little better), with a comparable MB. Nothing wrong with Intel though.
If you can live with that, then you're fine. In my experience, linux is definitely more stable. The only reason I reboot my linux server is to upgrade the kernel with security fixes.
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Toledo 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core Processor
- ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
- 4 x CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Unbuffered System Memory (Total of 4 gigs)
- SAMSUNG SpinPoint P80SD HD040GJ 40GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive (for the OS only)
- 2 x Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive (Going to do a Raid config)
- NZXT Lexa Black/ Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500 WATT PS2 ATX 12V 2.0 Power Supply
- ATI Radeon X1800XL 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card
- Logitech Internet Pro 967450-0403 Black PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard
- Logitech G5 Laser 931376-0403 2-Tone 6 Buttons 1x Wheel USB Laser Mouse
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2
- Adobe PhotoShop CS 2 V9.0 for Windows
- 2 x 21" Gateway HDTV LCD Monitors
Total - $4028.51FYI, I like the Athlon setup!