How to decide on a computer build? Part 1

re: How to decide on a computer build? Part 1

richone — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:15:21 GMT

just what some of us need . thanks richone

What is my Budget Range? Part 2

FascistNation — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:54:22 GMT

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How to Decide on a Computer Build? Pt. 1

Blog Picks — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:36:37 GMT

How to Decide on a Computer Build? Pt. 1 Some general rules of thumb to keep in mind for your next build.

re: How to decide on a computer build? Part 1

gsnoorky — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:07:47 GMT

I may be stupid for a few moments, but what do you mean by video encoding? A few years ago, I had a Radeon 8500DV AIW, and I streamed in analog s-video souce and converted it to mpeg2--I'm pretty sure that's encoding.

Now, I still use mini-DV, and I intend to use firewire. My windows sys has a Radeon 3850 AGP. It's hard for me to believe that the 3850 isn't light years ahead in capability from the 8500DV, even considering the special decoder chip for AIWs. (OK, it's a decoder ring?!)

What I'm saying is that your recommended system requirements for this function are ever greater and greater, yet tech over a decade old did this perfectly well--do you see the disconnect?! I don't get it! (Can't one wisely purchase an add-on card for the "decoder ring?")

re: How to decide on a computer build? Part 1

heldunder — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:12:16 GMT

>even for everyday use, non heavy gaming. a cheap video card does wonders =]

re: How to decide on a computer build? Part 1

PapaHomer — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:21:05 GMT

I'm curious when SLI/Crossfire is called for and how much "bang for the buck" it produces over one good card.