Ya, I thought the widescreen BS was just Jews pushing their religion on us. Then I found out that it really is tits.
That Intel Core 2 Extreme is the new quad core processor, right? Get that. Instant internet penis elongation.
Oh my bad. It will be when it debuts.
"Citing sources at leading Taiwan motherboard makers, DigiTimes claims the first model will be an Extreme version, the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, which will be available starting in mid-November."
Just get one of them blueberry flavored imacs.
Oh my bad. It will be when it debuts.
"Citing sources at leading Taiwan motherboard makers, DigiTimes claims the first model will be an Extreme version, the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, which will be available starting in mid-November."
The Quad cores are code named Kentsfield.
Each of our computers are tossed together for like 200 bucks or packages from dell for about the same. No point to have major graphics cards and 300 gig hard drives here.
after so many years it's become readily apparent they have completely exhausted themselves of cool names
I don't think he's nearly as hardcore into graphics as you're making his machine out to be. Correct me if I'm wrong here, but wonko stated he's just doing lite Photoshop. When anyone lists Acrobat as a primary tool, it isn't that graphics intensive. I still think a Quadro is overkill, but if its cheap, whatever.umm.. I highly disagree. I fill up 300 gig HD once a week and 2D performance is a big issues with photoediting and vector artwork.
I suggest (from your listed choices):
Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz/1066MHz/4MB L2/Dual-core/VT
128MB PCIe x16 nVidia Quadro FX550, Dual VGA or Dual DVI or DVI + VGA
(I'd look for a Matrox Parhelia 256MB. If you can get it, it will be the best dual monitor, 2D solution)
80GB SATA, 10K RPM Hard Drive with 16MB DataBurst Cache™ (boot hd)
250GB SATA 3.0Gb/s with NCQ and 8MB DataBurst Cache™ (storage)
I also suggest a second HD for swap space. Illustrator & photoshop use their own space that can be specified and used separately from windows. I use a 50gb drive for that. Just make sure it's as fast as your boot hd. Some people would disagree with this choice, but it makes a HUGE difference in performance.
I'd also throw in a different mouse then what they ship. Get a Logitech.
umm.. I highly disagree. I fill up 300 gig HD once a week and 2D performance is a big issues with photoediting and vector artwork.
I suggest (from your listed choices):
Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz/1066MHz/4MB L2/Dual-core/VT
128MB PCIe x16 nVidia Quadro FX550, Dual VGA or Dual DVI or DVI + VGA
(I'd look for a Matrox Parhelia 256MB. If you can get it, it will be the best dual monitor, 2D solution)
80GB SATA, 10K RPM Hard Drive with 16MB DataBurst Cache™ (boot hd)
250GB SATA 3.0Gb/s with NCQ and 8MB DataBurst Cache™ (storage)
I also suggest a second HD for swap space. Illustrator & photoshop use their own space that can be specified and used separately from windows. I use a 50gb drive for that. Just make sure it's as fast as your boot hd. Some people would disagree with this choice, but it makes a HUGE difference in performance.
I'd also throw in a different mouse then what they ship. Get a Logitech.
theac is giving choices closer to what I really do. I'd say it's more intensive than weekly flyers, but it's not full time graphic design by any means. But I do run those large programs that hog resources.
theac is giving choices closer to what I really do. I'd say it's more intensive than weekly flyers, but it's not full time graphic design by any means. But I do run those large programs that hog resources.
Right on. Like I said before, you can never get too much RAM.you just need a lot of ram to overcome that issue...I recommend at least 2gb
Trying to stay around $2000. I think I got one configured that should be good given the advice you gave.Do you have a budget number you're trying to hit?