I want to replace my current PC (p3 700, WinME) and want help spec'ing out the requirements to go along with VV4 that I just purchased (been using VV3 for a year). I don't need top-of-the-line equipment, but don't want the minimum setup either. Something mid-range will do.
Probably going for a P4 2.4 CPU, no clue as to which motherboard (but from DSE have learned to stay away from the VIA chipset), 512 of RAM with space for more in the future, a 40G main HD and 120G (or 200G??) video drive, Matrox G550, an OHCI card and the SONY DVD burner.
Can someone recommend a motherboard for this type of system.
Also need some mid-range sound card...but know little about them.
Should I add a CD-ROM, or use the DVD drive, therefore saving space for addition hard drive in the future?
Hoping those of you with better knowledge of hardware can help me out.
Probably going for a P4 2.4 CPU, no clue as to which motherboard (but from DSE have learned to stay away from the VIA chipset), 512 of RAM with space for more in the future, a 40G main HD and 120G (or 200G??) video drive, Matrox G550, an OHCI card and the SONY DVD burner.
Can someone recommend a motherboard for this type of system.
Also need some mid-range sound card...but know little about them.
Should I add a CD-ROM, or use the DVD drive, therefore saving space for addition hard drive in the future?
Hoping those of you with better knowledge of hardware can help me out.