help choosing between 2 builds

[dim4ik]

i'm building a pc for student in graphic design.
there are 2 builds:
intel core 2 due e8400
mobo gigabyte gap35cds3r
nvidia geforce 8800GT 512
4 GB DDR2
WD 320GB X2

----OR----

intel core 2 quad Q9459
mobo gigabyte gaep45ds3r
ati radeon 4850 512
4 GB DDR2
WD Raptor 72GB
WD 500GB

--AND--
couple questions the screen i found is dell 2408WFP it has VA matrix but its very expansive
can someone advise me some other monitors for good graphic performance.
and if tell me if there is a difference between matrix's????

i also need good silent case and cooling advise me something not very expansive!

if someone has another idea for a build tell me!
(know that thouse builds are expansive where i live! )

thanx in advance for any help!

[pam123]

What programs will your student be using ?
He/she might need an Open GL card instead of a mainstream gamer card.

What you're looking for in an LCD monitor is color accuracy.
I would check out this LCD since it promises the necessary accuracy at an affordable price : http://www.answers.com/topic/lcd-mon...y-review-lg-19

Even if you can't find it where you are the specs will give you some idea of what to look for in an LCD for design work.

[The Village Idiot]

If you're into graphic design the 2nd choice has a Quad Core opposed to the Dual Core and has an ATi Card which are supposed to produce better colours or something. The speed of the RAM is probably the same but just check which is faster. The only advantage of the 1st build are it has 2 drives where you could do a RAID for extra speed or protection. My advice would be the 2nd build as it has a much better processor and a graphics card which is a generation above the 8800GT.

On the other hand if you're building this yourself and are not planning to play any games might want to look at some of the FireGL cards or nvidias Quattro series. Could save yourself some cash doing it that way.

[dim4ik]

programs student will work with them are photoshop ilustrator flash java adobe audition afterefect premier and so one...

[pam123]

Originally Posted by dim4ik programs student will work with them are photoshop ilustrator flash java adobe audition afterefect premier and so one...

Here's the page for Aftereffect which, it's a good bet, your student will be using : http://www.creationengine.com/html/p.lasso?p=15095

1,280x1,024 monitor resolution with 24-bit video card; Adobe recommended graphics card for GPU-accelerated playback For OpenGL support: Adobe After Effects supported OpenGL 2.0 card (NVIDIA recommended)

Herer are the specs for running the Adobe Flash : http://www.adobe.com/products/creati...gn/systemreqs/

It looks like you can use a good all purpose video card and you won't have to break the bank to get one.
Before you buy have the student find out if school has any preferences.
If they do your student may also get a discount.

[pam123]

Originally Posted by dim4ik programs student will work with them are photoshop ilustrator flash java adobe audition afterefect premier and so one...

Here's the page for Aftereffect which, it's a good bet, your student will be using : http://www.creationengine.com/html/p.lasso?p=15095

1,280x1,024 monitor resolution with 24-bit video card; Adobe recommended graphics card for GPU-accelerated playback For OpenGL support: Adobe After Effects supported OpenGL 2.0 card (NVIDIA recommended)

Herer are the specs for running the Adobe Flash : http://www.adobe.com/products/creati...gn/systemreqs/

It looks like you can use a good all purpose video card and you won't have to break the bank to get one.
Before you buy have your student find out if the school has any preferences.
If they do your student may also get a discount.