New High End Bulid - not for gaming

[meathman 007]

Hi, im looking to build a new high end pc - it would be used for web design and maintanence, dvd burning/ripping and media, along with web browsing etc

Now i dont want to use it for gaming, however i would like to have the option to upgrade to a high end gfx at some point down the road.

I threw this toghether:

My main concern is the os - now i want to steer clear of vista, not a fan of it tbh - id like to simply bypass it and get the new os microsoft release. Now i want to take advantage of at least 4gb of ram, so i presume i will be needing a 64bit os - now for a complete noob - how does that differ from a 32bit os, will i run into compatibility issues or will the 64bit run the exact same as the 32bit and have a few more features?

What would be the best graphics cards to go for - a non gaming one?

Ive no interest in overclocking

 

[skippo]

I am a bit concerned with you're choice for OS 64-bit, as you may encouter major issues with device drivers and software compatibility problems. I would check this first on everyone's website. Personally I would stick with 32-bit.

If you install 4GB of RAM, you should be able to see a max of 3.5GB, which should be just about plenty for what you want to do?

Reagarding a GPU:
A 8800 GT should suffice:
- http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-053-BG&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1008

If you are looking at spending a bit more, and want to play games at pretty good settings then a 8800GTX would be better:
- http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-042-BG&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=877

 

[Chimerical]

You've chosen the wrong Motherboard. Get the Maximus Formula DDR2. Plus, swap the Crucial Ballistix for Corsair XMS2 or OCZ.

64-bit OS's can have issues with software drivers

 

[PhillyDee]

If you are looking at saving cash, get the 520W Corsair, it will run that system with room to spare. Plus, 2x500gb drives is cheaper than 1x 1tb drive.

 

[hp7909]

How about...



In-terms of 64-bit OS, Vista one is better & SP1 further improves that!

Should handle all the tasks you listed fine & even gaming + mobo is futureproof-ish