x6800 Vista 64 dual boot configuration

rocktrout · Post by **rocktrout** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:57 am

Hey Gang - I'm building a system designed primarily for Adobe and other graphics applications. I'd like to setup a dual boot system for Vista 64 and Vista 32 or XP. Any comments on the following configuration:

motherboard - D975XBX2KR
processor - x6800
power - SeaSonic S12 EPS12V 650W
memory - 4GB - Crucial Ballistix SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
video - EVGA 512-P2-N635-AR Geforce 7950GT KO 512MB
cpu cooling - ZALMAN CNPS9500
hd(OS/apps) - 2X - Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB
hd(storage) - Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM
case - Thermaltake Armor
DVD - Pioneer DVR-111D

Post by **Apoptosis** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:29 am

you basically have my system... You'll love it!

I use an E6700 on my personal system, but if I had to buy a processor today I might look for a quad-core though... They have come down in price a bit and I have seen a few QX6700's on ebay and other sites for just under $800 used, so it's a tough choice you have to make.

On another note... If you are a gamer you might want to go with a GeForce 8800 series to get DX10 support.. That to me is one of the biggest reasons to move to Vista as I want to play games like Alan Wake, which are DX10 based.

oh and last, but not least, welcome to the forums!!

Post by **dicecca112** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:42 am

I'd go with the corsair HW-620, its Seasonic built but corsair replaced some of the internals, and its of better quality

rocktrout · Post by **rocktrout** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:06 am

Nice site guys. Thanks for the additional recommendations. I"m going to go with the Corsair PS and consider adding the 8800. The quad core might be an option, but I read a review showing that the x6800 actually worked better with Photoshop.

Post by **Apoptosis** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:20 am

Hands down the X6800 is better in photoshop and since i have the QX6700 and the X6800 and have used both on Photoshop CS2 I know ;)

GoFast · Post by **GoFast** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:24 pm

cpu cooling - ZALMAN CNPS9500

This will not fit you need to use the Zalman CNPS9700

and if sound is a problem for you I'd suddest you buy some better fans for the case, the original fans make lots of noise

sushrukh · Post by **sushrukh** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:55 am

Looks like u've selected a nice configuration for your PC.It'll rock for sure.

Nitromorph · Post by **Nitromorph** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:56 pm

If you are looking at adobe applications ( i assume you include premiere) i strongly suggest looking at nvidia's quadro fx series, their price goes quite steep but deliver unmatched functionality for the most demanding applications... and support for quad dvi output. this would be for extreme projects however, if you are planning for normal home use your system is perfect for it.