need input please!

[chrysopiea]

I am finally going to build a new system and I have spent days--nay, weeks reading reviews and opinoins! still am not sure so I am hoping you can help! i am upgrading from my Dell dimension (i know enough about computers to upgrade & keep the junk i have going!!), it has served me well for 5 years...but I need to do 3d graphics and video (rendering), i believe if I put anything else on my computer...it will blow! but am on a budget 800 or less-- so far I have considered an

Intel Core i5 Processor i5-650 3.20GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I5650,

Intel Media Series ATX Motherboard BOXDH55HC,

Patriot Memory Sector 5 G Series 8 GB (2x4 GB) DDR3 PC3-10666 1333 MHz 9-9-9-24 Dual Channel PGV38G1333ELK

Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply

Thermaltake VL10001W2Z Element G ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case with 3x TouchColor Fan (Black)

i am not a gamer fanatic but do like to play occasionally, but mostly creating video and 3D. and I dont want to have to do this for another 5 years! I thought if anyone would know about computer builds someone here might!

any suggestions??

[chrysopiea]

I am finally going to build a new system and I have spent days--nay, weeks reading reviews and opinoins! still am not sure so I am hoping you can help! i am upgrading from my Dell dimension (i know enough about computers to upgrade & keep the junk i have going!!), it has served me well for 5 years...but I need to do 3d graphics and video (rendering), i believe if I put anything else on my computer...it will blow! but am on a budget 800 or less-- so far I have considered an

Intel Core i5 Processor i5-650 3.20GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I5650,

Intel Media Series ATX Motherboard BOXDH55HC,

Patriot Memory Sector 5 G Series 8 GB (2x4 GB) DDR3 PC3-10666 1333 MHz 9-9-9-24 Dual Channel PGV38G1333ELK

Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply

Thermaltake VL10001W2Z Element G ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case with 3x TouchColor Fan (Black)

i am not a gamer fanatic but do like to play occasionally, but mostly creating video and 3D. and I dont want to have to do this for another 5 years! I thought if anyone would know about computer builds someone here might!

any suggestions??

thanks for all the help......

[Fatedmeeting]

You should go for the i5 750/760 at least, but I don't know about it lasting 5 years. Unless you use the very same software for the most part during that time.

[IVIYTH0S]

I wouldn't get that motherboard... I'd get an aftermarket manufacturered board for OCability.

 

I wouldn't get that i5, it's dumb. If you're upgrading...especially for the line of work you're in, get an i5, i7 or phenom II quad core minimum

[mcw]

Honestly - if you can wait a few weeks, Intel will be launching their new line of Sandy Bridge processors... I would wait for that - trust me, much better. Generally, with technology, you always have to bite the bullet since there's something new around the corner, but in this case, you're less than a month away from what's new.

[IVIYTH0S]

Honestly - if you can wait a few weeks, Intel will be launching their new line of Sandy Bridge processors... I would wait for that - trust me, much better. Generally, with technology, you always have to bite the bullet since there's something new around the corner, but in this case, you're less than a month away from what's new.

Great idea, this could even drop prices on the old i7's (though doubtful considering the Core 2 Quads are STILL too expensive for their own good)

[mcw]

Great idea, this could even drop prices on the old i7's (though doubtful considering the Core 2 Quads are STILL too expensive for their own good)

 

Pricing on current products won't shift dramatically yet - they'll be on par for a short while (it will force you to buy a better product ). The C2Qs will still be around for a short time, though they only have certain markets now (considering Lynnfield/Clarkdale/Sandy Bridge are much better).

 

Just remember - overclocking really won't be the same with the Sandy Bridge due to the limited BCLK (could barely get more than 2-3% off that) - you'll have to rely on other measures (at this time, that's pretty much just the multiplier). However, for basic video editing and 3D work - even the i5-2400 has amazing power - and it's relatively cheap.