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Computer Builders Step inside Please - I would like some direction
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<blockquote data-quote="aroy" data-source="post: 289600" data-attributes="member: 16090"><p>I have a four year old Dual Xeon setup. 8 GB RAM, 3 monitors and 6 HDD. This is good enough for my photo editing of D3300 files. I use Capure NX-D beta and use Windows 7 as well as Windows XP-64.</p><p></p><p> What I have realised is that, if you want peace of mind then go get the top of the line Mac either iMac or Mac Pro. There is a price to pay, my system cost me 60% of what the Mac Pro would have, but the with care pack you have long term warranty and maintenance. If you assemble yourself you will have to send the components to the seller each time you have a problem.</p><p></p><p> Otherwise you can note down the specifications and hunt for a comparable Dell or HP work station.</p><p></p><p>Depending on the OS and the Software used you will need</p><p>. 8GB to 16GB RAM</p><p>. I7 processor</p><p>. 1-2 SSD</p><p>. 2-3 x 2TB HDD</p><p>. 2 HD monitors, 3 is better</p><p>. A fast Video card with 2GB RAM</p><p></p><p>As advised by others</p><p>. use one HDD/SSD for OS</p><p>. use second SSD (if there) for scratch drive - temporary storage</p><p>. Use separate HDD for Images and other data</p><p></p><p>For Short Term Archiving, use 1TB USB3 external HDD. I have 3 x 500GB, USB2, Plus I have at least 8 older HDD varying from 160GB to 750GB, which I use for back up - Once a month connect the disk, write data, take the disk out.</p><p></p><p>For long term archiving use CD (written at 4x or so), never DVD (they go bad in a year or so)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aroy, post: 289600, member: 16090"] I have a four year old Dual Xeon setup. 8 GB RAM, 3 monitors and 6 HDD. This is good enough for my photo editing of D3300 files. I use Capure NX-D beta and use Windows 7 as well as Windows XP-64. What I have realised is that, if you want peace of mind then go get the top of the line Mac either iMac or Mac Pro. There is a price to pay, my system cost me 60% of what the Mac Pro would have, but the with care pack you have long term warranty and maintenance. If you assemble yourself you will have to send the components to the seller each time you have a problem. Otherwise you can note down the specifications and hunt for a comparable Dell or HP work station. Depending on the OS and the Software used you will need . 8GB to 16GB RAM . I7 processor . 1-2 SSD . 2-3 x 2TB HDD . 2 HD monitors, 3 is better . A fast Video card with 2GB RAM As advised by others . use one HDD/SSD for OS . use second SSD (if there) for scratch drive - temporary storage . Use separate HDD for Images and other data For Short Term Archiving, use 1TB USB3 external HDD. I have 3 x 500GB, USB2, Plus I have at least 8 older HDD varying from 160GB to 750GB, which I use for back up - Once a month connect the disk, write data, take the disk out. For long term archiving use CD (written at 4x or so), never DVD (they go bad in a year or so) [/QUOTE]
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