Thanks, Moose. The quote I got from Dell did change some of the things
that you questioned. I'm still reviewing it. They did say they could not
configure the system with Windows 8 and would have to go with Windows 7 Pro
which is fine with me!! I was afraid of Windows 8 anyway.
I'll see if I can figure out the rest and am waiting on two more quotes.
Tina
On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 4:37 PM, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 6/7/2013 10:44 AM, Tina Manley wrote:
> > Dell has not answered in spite of repeated chats and requests for quotes.
> > Lenovo does not have the parts I want. Any suggestions on where to
> get a
> > computer built?
>
> avadirect.com appears to do this. I know nothing about them but what I
> see on their site from a search.
>
> > I really can't do this myself. Here are the components
> > suggested by the Australian site:
> >
> > Intel i7-3930K Core i7 CPU, Six Core 3.20 GHz
> >
> > Motherboard: ASUS X79/8 X DDR 3/4 X PCI-E3.0 X 16/4 X SATA 3/8 X USB
> 3.0/2
> > X GBLAN/RAID/WIFI/ATXX P9X79-DELUXE
>
> This will all change shortly. Intel has released their next generation of
> processors. They use a different socket. So
> those who recommend the latest, most powerful, bestest, will be changing
> their recommendations.
>
>
> I'm not at all sure six cores will add anything noticeable to PS use. As
> you do not seem to be someone who is likely to
> play with overclocking, the 'k' suffix processors may be just more money
> for nothing.
>
>
>
> > RAM Size: 32 GB Corsair (4x8GB) 1600 MHz DDR3 (Expandable to 64GB)
>
> I don't know about the motherboard above. Most provide four memory
> sockets. If they are filled with four 8GB modules,
> "expandable to 64 GB" would mean buying all new memory. I find it hard to
> believe that you, or I, will find 32 GB
> insufficient before needing an upgrade for other reasons. Still, if you
> want the option, pay a bit more for now two 16
> GB memory modules.
>
> > Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Combo Drive
>
> Unless you plan to play blu-ray movies, this may be overkill, but adds
> very few $.
>
> > Windows SSD Size: 250GB Samsung SSD
>
> Yup, although last reviews I read led me toward Crucial M500 SSDs.
>
> > Scratch SSD Size: 128GB Samsung SSD
>
> I'm beginning to think this is likely unnecessary, and less than ideal. As
> CH has pointed out, RAM is much faster than
> an SSD. 32 GB of RAM, with 8 GB used as a RAM scratch disk, and the rest
> available as direct memory to PS is likely faster.
>
> > Working Projects SSD Size: 250GB Samsung SSD
>
> I already have my 128 GB Crucial M4. I just don't see myself needing 250
> GB for current work.
>
> > Storage Drive Size: 3TB Seagate Barracuda - ST3000DM0001
>
> I have two of these. One holds all my digital camera images. The other is
> synced as a back-up. My scans, infinitely
> fewer than yours, are on a separate, external, eSATA drive and back-up
> drive.
>
> For general use secondary disk, I'm leaning toward a WD Caviar Black 1 TB.
> Although no physical disk can likely keep up
> with SATA III, one designed for it is likely to be more responsive and one
> designed for heavier use may be more reliable.
>
> > Video Card: ATI PCIe FirePro V4800 1024MB - support for two monitors
>
> This is interesting. The gamers, in particular, and most hardware nerds,
> most of whom are also gamers, get all worked up
> about video cards. The just current Intel processors with integrated video
> are approved by Adobe for GPU use in PS. The
> new ones just released have improved GPU from that.
>
> I'm thinking of going with an i7-4770 (perhaps the 'k' version for me)
> with 32 GB of RAM and no additional video card.
> PS just doesn't need gaming speed, just competent 3D scrolling, and such,
> which it appears the Intels have.
>
> Depends in part on what motherboards cost. As CH pointed out, there are
> very capable motherboards for the last
> generation available for around $100. As with video cards, the features
> the premium mother boards add are mostly
> irrelevant to the PS user. I think an i7-3770k with AS Rock board will
> scream running PS with SSDs.
>
> > Power Supply: 850W Seasonic S12D Power Supply PSUSEAG12-D850W
> >
> > Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H60 High Performance CPU Cooler
> >
> > Case: Cooler Master Centurion 6 Case W/500W PSU
>
> As above, all this is overkill for any use but gaming. The new processors
> use less power than the old, SSDs use less
> power than HDs. 500W with a large, quiet, ball bearing fan is mucho plenty.
>
> > System Software: Microsoft Windows 8 Profession - 64 bit
>
> Windows 8 is driving a lot of folks running desktops crazy. It adds all
> sorts of stuff for tablets, social networking,
> and so on. Young persons and gamers love this stuff. Some folks hate it.
>
> Take a look at the features of the different versions of Windoze. A bit of
> MS rapaciousness here, as W7 Home Premium has
> everything I need - but only supports 16 GB of physical memory. And an
> upgrade costs significantly more than an upgrade
> to W8 Pro, which supports 128 GB.
>
> Equipment Moose
>
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