Need new computer advice!

pete159 · Nov 12, 2007, 01:21 AM

Hi!
My hard drive has bitten it!
I can spend about $1300 canadian, I need a great system for gaming and editing video from a camcorder and I'd like to watch TV on it also. My last system was a P4 3.0 ati x800AIW 2 gigs ram
It seems everything has changed the last few years, what should I be looking for these days.

cozumel · Nov 12, 2007, 02:05 AM

I reckon you should definitely stick with Intel and base your system on socket 775 P35 chipset mobo (Gigabyte and Asus make good boards). The CPU would be either Core 2 Duo or Quad depending on how much you want to spend on any other components you require.

BlueMak · Nov 12, 2007, 02:50 AM

Don't get an AIW card. Thing of the past.
Get a nvidia 8800GT (no S or X) with a Core 2 Duo or Quad CPU. 4GB of RAM and Windows Vista home premium 64.

**kris23** · Nov 12, 2007, 02:51 AM

quad-core is what you are to look for man....

intel X38 or P35 chipset board

4GB DDR2 1066MHz or 2GB DDR3 1800MHz

ATi TV tuner 650 card (i believe it has inputs on it)

Nvidia 8800GT

Seagate 7200.11 500GB

got any store preferences? dont know too many good places in canada...

Nov 12, 2007, 01:21 AM	#1
pete159 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Need new computer advice! Hi! My hard drive has bitten it! I can spend about $1300 canadian, I need a great system for gaming and editing video from a camcorder and I'd like to watch TV on it also. My last system was a P4 3.0 ati x800AIW 2 gigs ram It seems everything has changed the last few years, what should I be looking for these days.

Nov 12, 2007, 02:05 AM	#2
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	I reckon you should definitely stick with Intel and base your system on socket 775 P35 chipset mobo (Gigabyte and Asus make good boards). The CPU would be either Core 2 Duo or Quad depending on how much you want to spend on any other components you require. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Nov 12, 2007, 02:50 AM	#3
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Nov 12, 2007, 02:51 AM	#4
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