new system query

[allyb]

hehe yeah there arnt many of us about!
the reason i want both dvi and hdmi is so i can connect the tv to hdmi and get audio and the monitor via dvi. hopefully gonna see if i can get a dvi hdmi adapter and hav audio either way. thanx for the tip.

[sleepyhead]

Hi,

I am happy to go to i7 if there is no issue with noise or heat, is watercooling necessary if i dont overclock? I dont game at all so dont need a top spec gfx. but i do use adobe apps regularly, use it for hd content and general pc use as well as running virtual server. I have a lot of storage drives so need a decent sized case to fit it all in and a mobo with plenty of sata ports.

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I think where we differ is mainly in terms of gfx, I want a passively cooled ati card as this will have an hdmi port and this makes it good for watchin films etc. was thinking of the 4550 perhaps.

I already have more hdds than i need by now and a bluray burner so really its a barebones system i would require.

the reason i want both dvi and hdmi is so i can connect the tv to hdmi and get audio and the monitor via dvi. hopefully gonna see if i can get a dvi hdmi adapter and hav audio either way. thanx for the tip.

So from what I can gather from your posts, you want a hybrid of HTPC and a system powerful enough to render your items in adobe and run a virtual server.

My next question to you is; what is the main purpose of the PC, to playback media or to edit the media files (be it pictures or videos)?

If you are manipulating large uncompressed pictures or video and rendering them (example is rendering video to h.264 format with 2 passes) then Core i7 and minimum of 6GB ram is ideal. But a system like this is complete overkill for a media playback center.

As for a case, well take a look at a video review of the Lian Li PC A77; it's a case I wish to buy once I get the money together. Can't complain at 9 HDD spaces all cooled by 120mm fans

GFX, well I'm not too clued up on non-gaming gfx cards so will have to leave that one to someone more knowledgeable.

[Philipp]

Hi,

I am after a new pc. I want silent and cool and not blingy but still powerful in terms of cpu and mem and storage. no overclocking.

I do not game so don't need a mega vid card.

I don't need any hdds as I have plenty from old pc the mobo died on me

I also have a bluray burner.

anyway getting to the point

is it worth trying to get a system built or do I need to opt for more of a barebones package?

For silent & cool can i even look at the i7 or should i stick to something like the q9550.

Thanks.

Hi Allyb

We can offer Core i7 3XS system that is nice and quite, the cosmos case is a good choice it’s also worth looking at the Antec P182 they also have built in sound proofing.

We can run cables for your hard drives and optical drives when we build the system this is not a problem and will not void any warranty.

It might also be worth considering a 775 platform with a Q9550 it really just depends on what you want from the system and also how much you are looking to spend, Core i7 might be over kill for what you need right now but will certainly offer some degree of future proofing on the other hand a Q9550 is still a good cpu and might be all you need…

Ill have a look over the rest of the thread

[sleepyhead]

Ahh I forgot to ask; why do you need two HDMI outputs on the gfx card? There might be a simpler solution to setting up the PC to how you want it to work.

[NightOwl]

hehe yeah there arnt many of us about!
the reason i want both dvi and hdmi is so i can connect the tv to hdmi and get audio and the monitor via dvi. hopefully gonna see if i can get a dvi hdmi adapter and hav audio either way. thanx for the tip.

Ah, HDMI for the TV, DVI for PC monitor. I've just had a quick read about these formats and understand better now. DVI will do for me then, glad I cleared that one up. Cheers!

[allyb]

Hi Allyb

We can offer Core i7 3XS system that is nice and quite, the cosmos case is a good choice it’s also worth looking at the Antec P182 they also have built in sound proofing.

We can run cables for your hard drives and optical drives when we build the system this is not a problem and will not void any warranty.

It might also be worth considering a 775 platform with a Q9550 it really just depends on what you want from the system and also how much you are looking to spend, Core i7 might be over kill for what you need right now but will certainly offer some degree of future proofing on the other hand a Q9550 is still a good cpu and might be all you need…

Ill have a look over the rest of the thread

Hi Phillipp,

Yes i think I mite as well go for i7, not seeing a massive difference in prices for the cpus, q9550 isn't any cheaper, its just the mobos that seem to be more expensive. I would be interested to see what system you would recommend for me though.