My wife is a video artist and I want to build for her a PC with three separate video and audio channels. We want to connect three monitors (or TV's) to the computer, each playing its own video in full-screen mode and its own audio (using either built-in speakers or separate speakers). We want to be able to play videos in diverse resolutions/formats and have greater control over playback (e.g. make them play in sync), hence the reason for building a PC (as opposed to e.g. three DVD players). Can anyone guru suggest a good solution for this project?
Here's some more detailed info on what I need, using a template from another site:
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within this month (Nov 2009)
BUDGET RANGE: flexible; less than $1500?
SYSTEM USAGE: playing multiple videos on multiple monitors in galleries; no plans for anything else (such as gaming)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitor & speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: amazon.com, newegg.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: I like ASUS mobos, nvidia graphics cards, zalman coolers, and antec cases+power supplies, but don't mind other brands.
OVERCLOCKING: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: If you can recommend a case, something aesthetically pleasing would be nice. I was thinking of getting a micro atx mobo, but if I need lots of card slots I obviously have to go for regular atx. Must have HDMI or DVI jacks. HDCP compatibility is not a must, but preferable. 5.1 channel sound not a must; stereo should be fine, for now.
I think your main concern is going to be finding software that will work well for you; I can't think of anything that will do what you want to do...but you might be able to do it by running multiple copies of the same program somehow.
