Help me decide on specs!

Hey all -

Been a while since I have built a computer myself, and it's time to
upgrade my desktop. I'm relegating my old 2.5 gHz laptop to become a
server, and now I need a real hi-quality desktop to do video editing &
3D rendering.

Requirements:
* DirectX 10;
* Ready for a second SLi card (in the future);
* Dual or Quad core 0 at least 4gHz total;
* at least 2GB ram;
* no accessories and monitor necessary.

Can anyone help me to find the best prices on this configuration?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

Take care,

.... Christopher

"Manga27" <csands@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1180204443.994766.235130@w5g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey all -
>
> Been a while since I have built a computer myself, and it's time to
> upgrade my desktop. I'm relegating my old 2.5 gHz laptop to become a
> server, and now I need a real hi-quality desktop to do video editing &
> 3D rendering.
>
> Requirements:
> * DirectX 10;
> * Ready for a second SLi card (in the future);
> * Dual or Quad core 0 at least 4gHz total;
> * at least 2GB ram;
> * no accessories and monitor necessary.
>
> Can anyone help me to find the best prices on this configuration?
>
> Looking forward to your thoughts.
>
> Take care,
>
> ... Christopher

It seems you have decided on which processor you need (Core 2 Duo or Quad
Core). I like the NV 680i motherboards like the Asus P5N32-E SLI for your
needs. I run that board with 2 NV 8800 GTX cards and it performs well. At
least 2gb of 1066 ram would be nice. Try www.newegg.com for all probably all
you need. I have never had a problem with them.



Ed