Building a DVD Burning computer

[kickboxerconrad]

I am building a new computer and would like recomendations for componets. I want to edit video and music to burn DVDs.
I know I want an AMD 64 dual core 3500, plextor burner, asus motherboard, ati video card and 1 gig of ram. all been recomended to me. I don't know details yet, but I am working on a list. Do I need XP Media? Thanks

 

[DonNagual]

9 times out of 10 I usually recommend AMD systems, but .... I believe INTEL is a better system for you if video editing is your main intent for the system. Is this to be a professional level system, or is this just a hobby of yours?

If you are just a hobby level video editor (like myself) then the above system will be fine. Although I'd recommend getting at least 2Gb of ram.

What format are your source movies in? Analog? Or are they already digital?

I really don't know anything about XP media edition to be able to answer that question. For my (basic) needs, XP home edition works just fine but media may be the way to go...

 

[kickboxerconrad]

I will be just doing this as a hobby, so I don't think I will need to have INTEL instead of AMD. I will be converting my analog movies to digital then burning them on DVD's. I will most likely be getting 2 gigs of RAM, depending on the cost of system.
Is there any advantages in getting different cases. (brands or sizes)?

 

[DonNagual]

The main things I look for in a case (everyone has preferrences)

1. Quiet!!
2. Space to move around inside when installing things, and space for future upgrades (more hard drives, optical drives etc)
3. Looks.

In general, it is best to stay away from cases that come with a power supply (unless it is a company like antec) as the power supplies tend to be extremely low quality. You want to be sure you get a PSU from a reliable company. Have a look at this thread for suggested brands:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=792566

 

[vnf4ultra]

Here's a possibility

Cpu athlon64 x2 3800+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562

Mobo Asus a8n5x
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131569

Ram 2gb cas 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227210
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146425

Video card, ati x800gto

If you want silence
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102628
If you just want quiet with faster performance
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161146

Hard drive 160g sataII hd.(you might want bigger).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822145088
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144417

OS, xp mce 2005(has dvd burning support built in, and not much more money)

Case(you decide, I don't know your taste in cases, but if you are going to burn a lot of dvds, then I'd recommend a case without a front panel "door" that covers the dvd drive)

Power supply Tagan 480w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817101516

Dvd burner Plextor(I don't know much about that, so you might have a better choice in that area).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827131352

 

[DonNagual]

Nice system vnf4ultra!

 

[PC_Nerd]

Windows media centre edition is more of a 'virtual HiFi system' its designed for people who want to treat their PC like a TV, or a Stereo system.
Those who own Nero 7 and are familiar with Nero Home will know what I'm talking about.
In other words, if your going to be doing video editing, MCE dosen't have an interface designed to be work-friendly.
Stay with XP Pro, Home, or even Win2k.