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Hey all,
I been a long long time PC user. I used to bash Mac users. Even though my first real computer was an Apple IIgs :-). I am ready to throw Billy Gates out the window (no pun intended) and move in on Steve Jobs. I use windows right now for Photoshop, Dreamweaver, video editng in Premiere and Encore DVD. Listening to music, and of course development (open source). I dont plan on playing that many games, though but if i were to get a PC i would want P4 3+ GHz, hyper threading, 1 GB ram, slot load dvd rom, tray dvd+rw/-rw cdrom+r/rw, all in wonder ati radeon for video capture, 300 GB HDD minimum. I like the idea of serial ata, 20" lcd widescreen, and i think that should cover it. i also would like to do my own customising, such that i can go and buy crucial ballistix ram if i so desire, or a seagate hard drive (since i built all my current and past PCs).... lemme know what you guys recommend...thanks so much!!! |
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i recomend a trip to an apple store to try out some of the higher end G5's on display there. i also recommend a trip to the bank to take out a loan unless your a student, in which case the apple developer connection (students that is) may be for you.
a 2.5 G5 with 3rd party RAM sounds about right, alot of people will probably recommend the dell monitors but seeing as how i use my laptop's screen i can really help you there. HTH "History will be kind to me because i intend to write it" -- Winston Churchill I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter. -- Winston Churchill |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Yes a trip to the Apple store is a great idea. I am not too far from one so I'd love to check things out.
I imagine all my accessories are fine (HP Photosmart1315, scanner, usb hub, etc.)...They all work fine in Linux at least (my only real need for PC hardware at least right now). |
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As for video capture... for that you may have to use a dedicated video capture PCI card or external Firewire device. There are no ATI All-In-Wonder cards for Mac, but you can get either a Miglia AlchemyTV PCI card or an Elgato EyeTV external TV tuner and video capture box. This is a good site to buy those. Quote:
Anyway it sounds like you're really love a G5 tower. Just keep those things in mind that I mentioned. |
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