Need to build a PC for AVID Video software

[BUGNUT]

Hi,

I friend of mine has asked me to spec out and build a PC to run Avid digital video editing software. He makes his living using this software so his budget is higher than most computer enthusiasts. He is able to purchase a turn key PC from Avid but prefers to have a PC custom built to avoid the propriatory components to allow future upgrades. From what I can see from the Avid website, Avid only supports Intel CPU's and NVidia video cards. My problem is I've never built an Intel system or used Nvidia cards. I'm an AMD and ATI guy, therefore I'm not familiar with the required components. Have a look at the link and suggest a few components. Thanks.


http://www.avid.com/products/profess...film-video.asp

[Khalil]

Could you plesae specify what higher than Average budget is? Last month I built a video editing machine that uses Avid as one of the software and it cost them $8400
A budget will be very helpful so we can give you best advise.