First, Please dont turn this into a flaming thread, I just want some help on this decision. I am building a computer that will be used mainly for photoshop work, documents, and other types of activities. The max extent to the games will be things like Bejeweled. With that being said, what would you recommend as far as a processor. I am trying to keep the computer low cost, but with upgradability. I was thinking somthing like a AMD 64 754 socket, or a P4 with the new chipset. Now which would do a better job at the same speeds(3200+ vs 3.2, etc.) at getting the work done. Would the dual channel and HT from the P4 help more than 64-bits (when avalible) from AMD's offerings? Does anyone have a link to a good review of the two using productivity applications? Also, I am considering using on-board video/sound since a high-end or even mid-end video card isnt needed in this case. First, would that be a good idea? Secondly, which processor offers the ability to get better motherboard codecs for video/sound (if I frased that right) ? Thanks.
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Sc0rched said:First, Please dont turn this into a flaming thread, I just want some help on this decision. I am building a computer that will be used mainly for photoshop work, documents, and other types of activities. The max extent to the games will be things like Bejeweled. With that being said, what would you recommend as far as a processor. I am trying to keep the computer low cost, but with upgradability. I was thinking somthing like a AMD 64 754 socket, or a P4 with the new chipset. Now which would do a better job at the same speeds(3200+ vs 3.2, etc.) at getting the work done. Would the dual channel and HT from the P4 help more than 64-bits (when avalible) from AMD's offerings? Does anyone have a link to a good review of the two using productivity applications? Also, I am considering using on-board video/sound since a high-end or even mid-end video card isnt needed in this case. First, would that be a good idea? Secondly, which processor offers the ability to get better motherboard codecs for video/sound (if I frased that right) ? Thanks.
A P4 with HT is probably your best bet for photoshop work.
I really wouldn't get onboard video, even a cheap sub-$100 card (such as the $48 radeon 9550 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-399&depa=1) will be a good investment. You would only be paying an additional $30 or so over the cost of a motherboard with onboard video. I'm not sure what you mean by getting better motherboard codecs for video/sound though. Onboard video/sound drivers don't get much in terms of driver updates. I would definately go with onboard sound and LAN in this case though.
I really wouldn't get onboard video, even a cheap sub-$100 card (such as the $48 radeon 9550 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-102-399&depa=1) will be a good investment. You would only be paying an additional $30 or so over the cost of a motherboard with onboard video. I'm not sure what you mean by getting better motherboard codecs for video/sound though. Onboard video/sound drivers don't get much in terms of driver updates. I would definately go with onboard sound and LAN in this case though.
What I was trying to convey was the quality that the sound/video produces and the lack of losing any performance from using those options. Such as the nForce 2 motherboards offers some the best onboard sound, which choice would give better sound/video quality is what I guess I was trying to make short. That helped though.
If you are going to be purchasing a software package such as Adobe Photoshop, definitely go with the Pentium 4. Photoshop is optimized for Intel processors, and as such you will see higher performance on a Pentium 4 than an AMD processor.
I also agree, get a separate video card. Onboard video will suck CPU cycles more than a dedicated graphics card. Stick with onboard LAN and Sound though.
I also agree, get a separate video card. Onboard video will suck CPU cycles more than a dedicated graphics card. Stick with onboard LAN and Sound though.
For a budget machine, you are best off going with onboard sound/lan. Using a nforce2 chipset is nice for sound, but if you are working with photoshop, you really want a P4 based system. Either way, most motherboards run the onboard sound through a cheap Realtek DAC. You're not going to get great sound, but the price savings might be worth the processor cycles. Another option is just to go with a cheap sound card such as the Chaintech AV-710 which runs on the nice VIA ENVY24HT chipset (also search for a driver trick that lets you use the good DACS on the board for two channel sound).