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dax3005 · 06-19-2003, 10:34 PM

Thanks for all your help. One thing that concerns me is that a couple of are saying dell or gateway doesn’t use quality parts. Does that just mean the motherboard? I am looking at my print out for a gateway 700xl and isn’t a Intel Pentium 4 processor 3 GHz equal to any other Intel Pentium 4 processor 3 GHz? Do brands matter or just a parts specs?

Mainly I am looking to build a computer for video editing. That is the main reason I am looking at the high-end computers. I want a fast processor and big hard drive. I don’t really care about games but I do use my current computer as my CD and DVD player. It’s hard trying to figure out what the perfect combination is for me. I guess I’ll research for a couple weeks till I feel comfortable with the ins and outs of computer lingo. Then I’ll be more ready to ask the right questions.

And thanks again to everyone that helped me out.

06-19-2003, 10:34 PM	#10
dax3005 Member (2 bit) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3	Thanks for all your help. One thing that concerns me is that a couple of are saying dell or gateway doesn’t use quality parts. Does that just mean the motherboard? I am looking at my print out for a gateway 700xl and isn’t a Intel Pentium 4 processor 3 GHz equal to any other Intel Pentium 4 processor 3 GHz? Do brands matter or just a parts specs? Mainly I am looking to build a computer for video editing. That is the main reason I am looking at the high-end computers. I want a fast processor and big hard drive. I don’t really care about games but I do use my current computer as my CD and DVD player. It’s hard trying to figure out what the perfect combination is for me. I guess I’ll research for a couple weeks till I feel comfortable with the ins and outs of computer lingo. Then I’ll be more ready to ask the right questions. And thanks again to everyone that helped me out.