Which processor?

[Reality Bites]

I need to build a machine which will mainly be used for photograph editing and office use.

I'll be looking to get a MB and 2gb Ram kit also.

not interested in gaming abilities on this one.....

any ideas?

 

[Quronos]

a lot of ppl on here will talk about gaming, and general systems for multi-use etc. These days im no different!

I have some experience dabbeling in the field you are going in to.

An obvious one but ive got to get it out and said is that its always important to know the recommended spec of the editting programs your going to be running, and then make sure you try to ensure you make a system that is that can do the job and then some.

You dont need anything flashy unless you are using some really **** hot program.

can you post the requirements

 

[Zefan]

First thing I'd ask is your budget.

Conroe is a long way ahead both value for money wise and performance wise so it's the best option.

 

[Quronos]

 

[Reality Bites]

no real set budget just nothing silly prices. I've often based my general pc building on the price jump theory. There's always a larger price jump along the speed scale of processors and i go for that kind of level.

Its been a while since i bought a new machine and am not sure which is better value/performance nowadays.....Pentium or AMD?

Just want to make it a system which will last a year without needing an upgrade.

Overclocking isn't an option, so can't really buy slower (but maybe better clocking) kit which is good at clocking.