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Wanting new Machine for Multimedia.. Help?
Proin Drakenzol:
I recommend setting up some form of RAID, probably RAID 5.
4 1.5TB drives in a RAID 5 gives you 4.5TB of data storage and one redundency drive (if a drive fails you keep all of your data).
A micro-ATX networked to a large storage box (with RAID!) is probably a good idea, too.
fohfoh:
ON top of all that, I recommend an uninterrupted power supply. In case the electricity flickers a little, you're not losing your viewing pleasure and getting a tiny bit of random damage to your pc.
Hex9001:
i agree with proin on doing RAID. faster storage that will keep your data in case 1 HD crashes. get a box that has lots of hdmounts with a fan or 2 blowing on them. also follow fohfoh's advice and get a backup battery for your pc. that way you get steady power and in the case of a power outage you can have the backup supply tell your computer to shut down before the battery runs out which greatly reduces the risk of hard drive corruption.
now... to fill those giant shiny empty hd's you're gonna need a fiber internet connection. that way you can share the love with us! all in favor of shameless leaching from Saqiw? :D :D :D
Gamerzhell:
most new cpus can decode 1080p flawlessly (yes the dual cores aswell) so there isn't much point in buying a supplementary card.
Proin Drakenzol:
--- Quote from: Gamerzhell on February 23, 2010, 03:54:38 AM ---most new cpus can decode 1080p flawlessly (yes the dual cores aswell) so there isn't much point in buying a supplementary card.
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agreed. a gpu is only really needed for gaming. as long as your mainboard has dvi/hdmi out, you're good.
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