This is my spec-sheet for my new computer. I particularly
appreciate your advice regarding the motherboard
that handles the devices I have.
*****Did I miss anything and what else do I need????****
-=My Goal=-
In summary, except I do no game on my PC, I do want to build
multimedia-intensive system. The system, ideally, will be not a
platform on which I work, *but also* a *entertainment center* for
me. For example, I want to do video-editing, make my new system
an digital audio monster, and with the PC, control home-electronic
devices e.g. TV, DVD player, and CD player. Well, these are the
things I can think of for making the most out of the my new system.
Please advise, as well, on the things that I am not even aware of.
The above writing will never be wasted, because I think these are
the things I want to do with my new system, and I want to build my
new system that achieves the above goals.
The following are what I will have for the new system, all of the
which have been bought and in hand.
***CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz with 845 Chipset, Socket 478***
1. IDE HDD drives (6): Western Digital 120/100GB, 7200RPM
2. Sony DVD-RW (1)
3. CD-R drive: PlexWriter 40x10x40 (1)
4. Floppy drive (1)
5. DVD drive: Liteon LTD-163 (1)
6. Radeon 8500 All-In-Wonder 2D/3D Video Card
7. Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum
Audio Card
7. USB 2 card, SCSI card, and FireWire card by Adaptec
8. 3com Network Card
- 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI TX NIC (3C905B-TX)
9. NEC MultiSnyc LCD 1850 18" display
To be purchased:
Lian-li PC-71 (Black)
Questions regarding the motherboard:
***For the motherboard, I neeed***
- I need RAID-controller on board. Or a seperate IDE-controller
How many IDE-controllers can I have for 1 system. Since I will
have at least 10 drives
- I need Infrared Connection on the board.
- I need the motherboard with i850 chipset.
- I need solid over-locking capability
My problem: I have too many cards, SCSI card, FireWire card, USB2 card. I assume I need to have some of them on-board. Else I will run out of PCI slots.
1. Since I will have 10 drives including IDE HDDs for the system, What special attention should be paid when choosing the motherboard? I have been informed that I at least need to have the motherboard with Raid-controlelr, and a IDE controller. Is this information correct? Please confirm. Thank you.
2. For an Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz (845 Chipset, Socket 478), what is the best motherboard (that money can buy)? Where can I obtain some of the latest and accurate reviews about the motherboard of this type of CPU?
3. Except Raid0controller and the IDE controller, what else do I need to have capability of adding limitless IDE/SCSI HDDs?
4. As indicated above, I have already purchase USB2 card and SCSI card seperately. Is the on-board type motherboard better? Please advise. Thank you.
5. Last but not least, what else do I need for the system. Money is not the object. I apologize if this comment offends someone. I have no intention to offend anyone, just being truthful.
Again, I thank you for your being generous and frank in answering my (clueless) questions.
palmtree
---
Email answers are directed to supergenos@yahoo.com
ICQ: 141556968
***Looking for the best/biggest Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz with i850 Chipset, Socket 478, On-board RAID-controller, Infrared Connection, and over-locking capability***<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by palmtree on 03/17/02 05:46 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
appreciate your advice regarding the motherboard
that handles the devices I have.
*****Did I miss anything and what else do I need????****
-=My Goal=-
In summary, except I do no game on my PC, I do want to build
multimedia-intensive system. The system, ideally, will be not a
platform on which I work, *but also* a *entertainment center* for
me. For example, I want to do video-editing, make my new system
an digital audio monster, and with the PC, control home-electronic
devices e.g. TV, DVD player, and CD player. Well, these are the
things I can think of for making the most out of the my new system.
Please advise, as well, on the things that I am not even aware of.
The above writing will never be wasted, because I think these are
the things I want to do with my new system, and I want to build my
new system that achieves the above goals.
The following are what I will have for the new system, all of the
which have been bought and in hand.
***CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz with 845 Chipset, Socket 478***
1. IDE HDD drives (6): Western Digital 120/100GB, 7200RPM
2. Sony DVD-RW (1)
3. CD-R drive: PlexWriter 40x10x40 (1)
4. Floppy drive (1)
5. DVD drive: Liteon LTD-163 (1)
6. Radeon 8500 All-In-Wonder 2D/3D Video Card
7. Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum
Audio Card
7. USB 2 card, SCSI card, and FireWire card by Adaptec
8. 3com Network Card
- 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI TX NIC (3C905B-TX)
9. NEC MultiSnyc LCD 1850 18" display
To be purchased:
Lian-li PC-71 (Black)
Questions regarding the motherboard:
***For the motherboard, I neeed***
- I need RAID-controller on board. Or a seperate IDE-controller
How many IDE-controllers can I have for 1 system. Since I will
have at least 10 drives
- I need Infrared Connection on the board.
- I need the motherboard with i850 chipset.
- I need solid over-locking capability
My problem: I have too many cards, SCSI card, FireWire card, USB2 card. I assume I need to have some of them on-board. Else I will run out of PCI slots.
1. Since I will have 10 drives including IDE HDDs for the system, What special attention should be paid when choosing the motherboard? I have been informed that I at least need to have the motherboard with Raid-controlelr, and a IDE controller. Is this information correct? Please confirm. Thank you.
2. For an Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz (845 Chipset, Socket 478), what is the best motherboard (that money can buy)? Where can I obtain some of the latest and accurate reviews about the motherboard of this type of CPU?
3. Except Raid0controller and the IDE controller, what else do I need to have capability of adding limitless IDE/SCSI HDDs?
4. As indicated above, I have already purchase USB2 card and SCSI card seperately. Is the on-board type motherboard better? Please advise. Thank you.
5. Last but not least, what else do I need for the system. Money is not the object. I apologize if this comment offends someone. I have no intention to offend anyone, just being truthful.
Again, I thank you for your being generous and frank in answering my (clueless) questions.
palmtree
---
Email answers are directed to supergenos@yahoo.com
ICQ: 141556968
***Looking for the best/biggest Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz with i850 Chipset, Socket 478, On-board RAID-controller, Infrared Connection, and over-locking capability***<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by palmtree on 03/17/02 05:46 PM.</EM></FONT></P>