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hlokkmeyer · 19-07-2004, 10:29 PM

I was wondering if anybody had some tips on alternatives to an Apple graphics-workstation? I have'nt dared to convert yet, using pc since '95. Im currently sitting on an Acer TM 800, but I would like have a desktop computer as well. Any tips?

jesse · 23-07-2004, 01:13 AM

Windows XP
Intel or AMD chip (At least P4 2.8ghz or AMD 3200+)
512 Ram (DDR 400 mhz) - 1gb would be much better for this day and age.
ATI Radoen 9800 Pro (They dropped in price a lot, and are amazing cards)
>80gb Hard drive, preferably Sata.

I recomend not buying a prebuilt machine from Dell, Compaq, HP, those types of companies. You'll save alot of money if you buy it separately.

Frank · 06-08-2004, 11:33 PM

and usually it runs a lot smoother as well when you choose not to buy a pre-configured 'brandname' desktop. At least that's my own experience

ZiP · 20-09-2004, 04:40 AM

mac, mac, mac! (for design)

stonko · 20-09-2004, 02:36 PM

gah, i want one of those G5's soo bad.. to bad i ain't got the money to buy one

but yeah, buy the components and build the pc yourself. as frank said, it runs better and if you ever wanna upgrade you can do that with standard components without risking anything to explode

iAmGen3ric · 20-09-2004, 10:36 PM

Stonko, I really want a G5 also. I might have some financial aid left over next semester which will go to one w00t!

Anders, I really think you should do what I did, take a chance and convert to mac. You will become a mac user for life after you make the leap!

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hlokkmeyer Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 64	Hardware I was wondering if anybody had some tips on alternatives to an Apple graphics-workstation? I have'nt dared to convert yet, using pc since '95. Im currently sitting on an Acer TM 800, but I would like have a desktop computer as well. Any tips?

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23-07-2004, 01:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
jesse scumm fan. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 125	Windows XP Intel or AMD chip (At least P4 2.8ghz or AMD 3200+) 512 Ram (DDR 400 mhz) - 1gb would be much better for this day and age. ATI Radoen 9800 Pro (They dropped in price a lot, and are amazing cards) >80gb Hard drive, preferably Sata. I recomend not buying a prebuilt machine from Dell, Compaq, HP, those types of companies. You'll save alot of money if you buy it separately.

06-08-2004, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frank Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 164	and usually it runs a lot smoother as well when you choose not to buy a pre-configured 'brandname' desktop. At least that's my own experience

20-09-2004, 04:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZiP no user text chosen Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 36	mac, mac, mac! (for design)

20-09-2004, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
stonko Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13	gah, i want one of those G5's soo bad.. to bad i ain't got the money to buy one but yeah, buy the components and build the pc yourself. as frank said, it runs better and if you ever wanna upgrade you can do that with standard components without risking anything to explode

20-09-2004, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
iAmGen3ric Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 175	Stonko, I really want a G5 also. I might have some financial aid left over next semester which will go to one w00t! Anders, I really think you should do what I did, take a chance and convert to mac. You will become a mac user for life after you make the leap!