Been a mac user for too long.

I switched to mac 2 years ago and have completely lost touch with everything i used to know about computers. i used to build gaming rigs and stopped right around intel's quad core cam out. The latest graphics card i had was the 8950 gtx. but then i gave up, 1 cause i was tired ofcontinuously spending all my money on upgrades and 2 i had shifted to music and movie editing.

But i'm back now, in search of a new monster rig. gaming isdefinitelyon mind but with my new interests in music and movie editing/recording, i was looking into having my rigmonstrouslypowerful in that area too. could you please tell me what's been going on in the world of circuits and what a goo rig might consist of. i have about 3000 dollars for this computer.

Thanks guys, you've always been a great help

I'd spend $700 to get a PC with a 5850:[spoiler] . [/spoiler] smc91352

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.469038

roseiwll challenger + wd caviar green for roughly the same price as your case and HDD

Stop posting that rig :xNVIDIATI

[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]Stop posting that rig :xsmc91352

[QUOTE="smc91352"][QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]Stop posting that rig :xNVIDIATI

its a good 430 watt, biostar isnt that bad of a brand and the memory is eh.. i let that slide because i use 1 stick of ocz and another of pny :P

Because its using some really low quality parts such as a BIOSTAR motherboard, and AllComponents ram. Also its not that good for the price. And it has a 430w PSU which is pushing it with a 5850 which requires a 500w PSU.NVIDIATI

[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]Because its using some really low quality parts such as a BIOSTAR motherboard, and AllComponents ram. Also its not that good for the price. And it has a 430w PSU which is pushing it with a 5850 which requires a 500w PSU.smc91352

You plan on having someone put a 5850 in there :shock:NVIDIATI

someone said the same thing about my p5kpl-cm yet my 5830 doenst bug them none.. and this is one of the more bulkier ones at that!

[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]You plan on having someone put a 5850 in there :shock:smc91352

And thats a Micro ATX....NVIDIATI

Like the person said "Watch Big video cards with the SATA and IDE ports, could get in the way, specially with dual slot cards."NVIDIATI

[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]And thats a Micro ATX....smc91352

Like the person said "Watch Big video cards with the SATA and IDE ports, could get in the way, specially with dual slot cards."NVIDIATI

This is the motherboard you picked:

"BIOSTAR MCP6P M2+ 6.X AM3/AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6150 / nForce 430 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard" And that comment was on the motherborad you put in that build...

This is the motherboard you picked:NVIDIATI

One thing I never understand is why people think Macs are so much more awesome for movie editing and working with music than what a PC can do.. seems like brain washing to me.

One thing I never understand is why people think Macs are so much more awesome for movie editing and working with music than what a PC can do.. seems like brain washing to me.

bonafidetk

can we get on topic please

[QUOTE="bonafidetk"]

One thing I never understand is why people think Macs are so much more awesome for movie editing and working with music than what a PC can do.. seems like brain washing to me.

NVIDIATI

[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

[QUOTE="bonafidetk"]

One thing I never understand is why people think Macs are so much more awesome for movie editing and working with music than what a PC can do.. seems like brain washing to me.

nintendog66

can we get on topic please

tamertantawy

no, all i need is the rig itself and the competition it faces

[QUOTE="smc91352"]I'd spend $700 to get a PC with a 5850:NVIDIATI

Yeah it's not that good. The PSU is really crap and gives NO room for upgrades.