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Rabbits10
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_ 		19. April 2008 @ 18:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi everyone!

I?m hoping you can help me make a decision.
What kind of computer upgrades would most benefit making backup copies of movies? Most of the movies go fast enough, except the ones needing a lot of compression.

I use DVD Shrink 3.2.015 and DVDFab HD Decrypter 4.1.2.0.
Should I upgrade the CPU or the RAM?
Or would it be best to add a stand alone video card which would also free up the system RAM that is used by the onboard video?

System specs:
Athlon 64 3000+
EPoX socket 939 motherboard with nVidia 6100 onboard graphics.
512 mb RAM (shared with the onboard graphics).
Western Digital 120 gb hard drive.
LiteOn SOHO 812s DVD-RW
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krj15489
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_ 		20. April 2008 @ 02:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
a dual core or quad would be the best thing. but i cant find any 939 dual cores on newegg anymore so you will be best off getting a new mobo cpu and memory.

cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116036
mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

or if your case does not use atx this is a micro atx mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128078

the first motherboard does not have integrated graphics but has more feature and overclocks better than the second. what is your budget for this upgrade?
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sammorris
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_ 		20. April 2008 @ 08:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Those are al sound choices and will certainly see you good performance benefits. If you use the P35-DS3L motherboard though you'll need a separate graphics card. Unless you use lots of PCI slots, the other board will be fine.
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Rabbits10
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_ 		20. April 2008 @ 12:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Good to hear from you guys
It sounds like the cpu would be the best single upgrade. However, since the 939 dual cores are no longer available, I need to go with the new motherboard route.

I checked out the options you recommended and they are awesome, but since my budget is very small, I may have to wait a few weeks.

Should I go ahead and get a separate graphics card, or would integrated graphics be ok? I do enjoy gaming but am not into the latest high tech games at this time. Working on the movies is my priority right now.

Thanks for responding
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_ 		20. April 2008 @ 12:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
To play any modern games at all well you need a separate graphics card - just be aware that graphics cards dramatically increase your PC's power consumption so you may want to consider a new power supply, especially if you're using a naff cheap one at present.
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Rabbits10
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_ 		21. April 2008 @ 13:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks sammorris
It sounds like good advice. I think I'm learning.
Rabbits10
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