Have a new computer built to run CS 5?/ Help!!

[Canon GL-2 Guy]

I may have someone who might be willing to build a computer for me in order to adequately run Premiere Pro CS5 which I'll have to upgrade to as well.

First, I'll need to get a determination/recommendations as to specifically what hardware is needed and to acquire a comprehensive component/parts list in detail with the specs.

Any suggestions as to where to purchase those parts at a reasonable cost would be valuable as well.

It would be appreciated to learn what your system configuration is and what your thoughts are as to its effectiveness and speed. I would like to know what to do, avoid or any other pertinent & helpfull information.

All tips, pointers on the web in regards to this subject are welcome as I want to do it right the first time.


Somehow I'm thinking a pre-made mail order system from the internet such as Dell is not the right path to travel.


Thanks so much as this will be a big adventure.

[aedipuss]

newegg is about as cheap as a reliable supplier gets.

core i7
x58 motherboard
8 gigs ram
GeForce GTX 285 or quadro
4 f3 spinpoint 1tb drives

should be a starting point for you.

[Canon GL-2 Guy]

What is the 4th hard drive for and what sort of a case do I need?

1) OS
2) Source
3) Destination
4th? You got me sir!

[Canon GL-2 Guy]

Co-incidently a few weeks ago I got a 1 tb spinpoint and they are actually quite decent.

[aedipuss]

4) scratch drive - program temp files

yeah for a 7200rpm the are quite speedy and quiet



[edit] i don't know if it actually speeds things up, i have never tested my rendering machines with and without to compare, but i like to think so

[DarrellS]

What is the 4th hard drive for and what sort of a case do I need?

1) OS
2) Source
3) Destination
4th? You got me sir!

Can't have too much storage space. I have...

1 - 160 GB boot drive
1 - 500 GB capture drive
3 - 1 TB storage drives
1 - 500 GB Temp drive that connects to the top of my case
1 - 1 TB My Book (e-SATA, firewire, USB)
1 - external HHD enclosure (e-SATA, firewire, USB) for various HDDs
2 - 8 GB thumbdrives

I have a CM 690 II Advanced case. I saw a couple of Lian Li cases that looked OK but went for the CM 690 II because they had it at my local Fry's Electronics and it had everything I was looking for (except no front firewire port). I would recommend any of the HAF Cooler Master cases also.

[Canon GL-2 Guy]

What processor in the i7 family is suitable? It doesn't have to be the absolute fastest.

What's ideal? Acceptable? Preferable?

What strength/wattage should the case power supply be?

[jagabo]

What processor in the i7 family is suitable? It doesn't have to be the absolute fastest.

What's ideal? Acceptable? Preferable?

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2009-desktop-cpu-charts-update-1/Adobe-Premiere-Pro-CS4,1404.html