Building Graphics HT Computer - upgrading

[Woolygums]

I would like to upgrade my system and focus on working with graphics. RAW images, not video. I would like to be able to run through my HDTV projector (HDMI or Component) if I like, but would mainly be working with a monitor.

I am not really interested in PC Gaming.

I have a large rack mount case that, I think, will accept most motherboards. I have some good SATA drives that I can swap to a new build. My power supply is about 300W, so I think that I should upgrade. Have a fair DVD writer. Have a good sound card, but would also be good with a board that has 7.1 sound.

FWIW I am using XP Pro. Haven't kept up lately, but Vis-Duh was having a lot of question marks. Has it been debugged? Might upgrade to it later.

Budget is not a big factor. I am primarily looking at load and manipulation speed for my digital image graphics.

I guess i should be looking at

Mobo
CPU
Memory
Power Supply
Video card
maybe some good drives.

 

[Woolygums]

hi

 

[Woolygums]

I have sort of decided on the following:

EVGA 512-P3-N862-AR GeForce 9600GT Superclocked 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
$159 after rebate.

Concerned that this outputs to S-video and has a cable that converts to component HDTV. I determined this from the pictures.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130328
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017
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G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231166
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EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188026
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SILVERSTONE ST85ZF ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS12V 850W SLI Certified Power Supply 90V ~ 264V (Auto Range)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817256007

Some questions were raised by a review who said this psu is not compatible with some mobos -- because you can't connect both 8-pin and 4-pin at the same time.

Cannot determine if the mobo I have chosen has both an 8-pin AND a 4-pin.

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Would also like to know if there is any significant performance improvement going to the next level of components and what these might be?

Your input greatly appreciated!

 

[Roguestar]

Despite calling Vista "Vis-Duh" (this is in the same league of maturity as saying Mac OSUX and Micro$oft and such) I will answer your question.

Assuming you're not overclocking, just get DDR2-800. $77 for a similar G.Skill kit to the one you're looking at now.

Get a Corsair or Seasonic PSU, around 500W. 850W is overkill.

Stick to a P35 board seeing as you don't need SLI, look into the Gigabyte P35 DS3L.

If you're doing a lot of image editing a fast drive may help, look at the WD Caviar 640GB or the Samsung Spinpoint F1 750GB.

If you've got money to burn you could consider getting a Raptor for your page file.

 

[Woolygums]

Originally posted by: Roguestar
Despite calling Vista "Vis-Duh" (this is in the same league of maturity as saying Mac OSUX and Micro$oft and such) I will answer your question.

Assuming you're not overclocking, just get DDR2-800. $77 for a similar G.Skill kit to the one you're looking at now.

Get a Corsair or Seasonic PSU, around 500W. 850W is overkill.

Stick to a P35 board seeing as you don't need SLI, look into the Gigabyte P35 DS3L.

If you're doing a lot of image editing a fast drive may help, look at the WD Caviar 640GB or the Samsung Spinpoint F1 750GB.

If you've got money to burn you could consider getting a Raptor for your page file.

Even though your remarks about "Vis-duh" places you at the SAME level of maturity, I thank you for your kind, though condescending reply and will take a look at your suggestions. Might save me some money and still accomplish my objectives.

Bill, signing out.