Need info on PC spec's

[FDameion]

I know some are going to say Mac is better for this, but i've used Windows all my life and know them much better so I'm sticking with them

Anyway, I've been looking around for a new (custom) computer, and I was curious if anybody had hardware suggestions. I would rather high end but not too overpriced since I dont have a ton of money and dont want to spend 10K on a comp, nor do I want to spend 5K and need to upgrade it 2yrs from now

So, what I want to do with the computer is VERY graphic intense, things such as CAD, Quark, Bryce 3D, Adobe... and I just want some tips on what processor type would be better, if ECC ram or non would matter much, the video card type (Quatro's and ATI Fire's have been high on my list so far) I dont care about the hard drive, I figure I can get a 36.5GB (maybe 75.4 even, whatever it is) 10 or 15KRPM drive and just use CD-RW's when I need more space

If anybody knows what would be best for those type of applications it would be great to know

Thanx

 

[satrow]

Dual xeon 3.06's, Big Quadro, Boot from a SATA 10,000rpm and a big IDE for storage.

Andy.

 

[FDameion]

Thanks... I was looking at xeon's, and did mean Quadro (oops on my part)

Are any motherboards better/worse then any others? or does it really matter as long as the motherboard supports everything I buy for it?

 

[satrow]

Asus PC-DL is cheap, I've built two and they seem to be rock-solid and fast. Both were for same type of software as you will be using. The first was built for the company, using specs worked out between the user and myself. the second was for the users' home use - he must have been impressed! The fast SATA drives have 5 year warranty, some of the better IDE drives can be bought with a 3 year warranty; don't know if they'll last longer but it gives peace of mind!

Andy.