ancientbear
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Hi,
I'm looking into a new computer (the first of my own) and have some questions. I will primarily use it for music recording/editing, Photoshop, some games (lower priority), and possibly video editing (lower priority).
Processor: I have kind of an old mindset when it comes to this, thinking that the fastest available single processor (3.4ghz?) will be better for me than a dual core processor, though I don't actually know if this is true. The games I want to play are older (BF2, BF1942) and apparently don't run as well with dual core. However, from what I know, a dual core would help me more with the creative/productivity programs. These programs are the most important as I stated above. Which would be best? Also, is AMD still preferred for productivity programs?
OS: I'm planning on 4GB of RAM, and I prefer XP, so I'd need the 64-bit version. I can check compatibility for each program ahead of time, but I'm just wondering how compatibility is in general with 64-bit for programs like Photoshop, etc. On the other hand, for my uses would Vista be suggested over XP, for newer hardware components etc.?
Soundcard: I know this is a specialty concern, but I'm wondering if the type of soundcard apparently required for music recording (full duplex) would also function regularly for other programs, or would a regular soundcard be required as well.
General: I will either be putting the computer together through Tiger Direct or some other site, or will be finding a used/basic one on ebay, etc. that I will then upgrade. I admit I'm siding with convenience of the used/basic option, despite general benefits of building your own, however if the expenses would come out better or the same I would feel all right about it. So, should I go with a configuration through something like Tiger Direct, or find a good deal on a used/basic system with good groundwork specs to build off of with a few components from Tiger Direct, etc.
Thanks very much for any help, and I'll be happy to elaborate on any points.
I'm looking into a new computer (the first of my own) and have some questions. I will primarily use it for music recording/editing, Photoshop, some games (lower priority), and possibly video editing (lower priority).
Processor: I have kind of an old mindset when it comes to this, thinking that the fastest available single processor (3.4ghz?) will be better for me than a dual core processor, though I don't actually know if this is true. The games I want to play are older (BF2, BF1942) and apparently don't run as well with dual core. However, from what I know, a dual core would help me more with the creative/productivity programs. These programs are the most important as I stated above. Which would be best? Also, is AMD still preferred for productivity programs?
OS: I'm planning on 4GB of RAM, and I prefer XP, so I'd need the 64-bit version. I can check compatibility for each program ahead of time, but I'm just wondering how compatibility is in general with 64-bit for programs like Photoshop, etc. On the other hand, for my uses would Vista be suggested over XP, for newer hardware components etc.?
Soundcard: I know this is a specialty concern, but I'm wondering if the type of soundcard apparently required for music recording (full duplex) would also function regularly for other programs, or would a regular soundcard be required as well.
General: I will either be putting the computer together through Tiger Direct or some other site, or will be finding a used/basic one on ebay, etc. that I will then upgrade. I admit I'm siding with convenience of the used/basic option, despite general benefits of building your own, however if the expenses would come out better or the same I would feel all right about it. So, should I go with a configuration through something like Tiger Direct, or find a good deal on a used/basic system with good groundwork specs to build off of with a few components from Tiger Direct, etc.
Thanks very much for any help, and I'll be happy to elaborate on any points.