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I'm shopping at newegg.com for the parts to build a solid computer system. I need to use the system for graphics and music production. I plan on using software like Pro-Tools, Cake Walk, FL Studio 6, Sound Forge, Cubase and Cool Edit. Below is a list of parts and prices I got from Newegg.com. Check it out and let me know if I'm on the right track. I'm open to suggestions for hgetting better parts and/or prices from other vendors:

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DVD Burner & DVD ROM Drives
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1.SONY 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DWQ120AB2 - OEM
Model #: DWQ120AB2
Item #: N82E16827131031
$37.99

2.SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - OEM
Model #: DDU1615/B2s
Item #: N82E16827101131
** This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model within 30 days only. what's this?
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$20.99

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ATX Computer Cases (Power supply Included)
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3.ASPIRE X-Infinity ATXB6KLW-BK/420 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX 420W power supply for AMD/Intel Power Supply - Retail
Model #: ATXB6KLW-BK/420
Item #: N82E16811144076
$56.99

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Internal Hard Drive
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4.Western Digital Caviar WD2500BB 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD2500BB
Item #: N82E16822144157
$79.00

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Video Cards
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5.SAPPHIRE ATLANTIS RADEON 9600 Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
Model #: RADEON 9600 128M
Item #: N82E16814102289
$57.99

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Memory - System
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6.Patriot Signature Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model PSD1G400KH - Retail
Model #: PSD1G400KH
Item #: N82E16820220037
$77.50

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Intel-compatible Motherboard
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7.ASUS P4P800-VM Socket 478 Intel 865G Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - OEM
Model #: P4P800-VM
Item #: N82E16813131460R
REFURBISHED
$59.99

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Processor
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8.Intel Pentium 4 2.4A Prescott 533MHz FSB Socket 478 Processor Model BX80546PE2400E - Retail
Model #: BX80546PE2400E
Item #: N82E16819116178
$101.99

If this is a professional studio that will bring you in money, I would go with an OEM like Dell and get the best warranty and exchange service they provide.

Also, you need WAAAAY more hard drive space than that. Scratch disk needs, samples and loop elements, uncompressed files, etc. will take up huge amounts of space. Also, more RAM, at least 2 GB, and the CPU is pretty weak for the kind of work you're talking about.

Burke wrote:If this is a professional studio that will bring you in money, I would go with an OEM like Dell and get the best warranty and exchange service they provide.

Also, you need WAAAAY more hard drive space than that. Scratch disk needs, samples and loop elements, uncompressed files, etc. will take up huge amounts of space. Also, more RAM, at least 2 GB, and the CPU is pretty weak for the kind of work you're talking about.

^what he said, def get more space

Thanks for the input Burke. I thought the CPU would cut it. I have revised the list. I also came across the public wishlist section at newegg which allows you to browse premade shopping carts of other computer gurus...pretty cool.

no soundcard???