[Gllug] Fwd: Advice for new machine.

[Dylan]

Hi Guys

I'm nearly finished refitting my cellar and now considerations turn to the 
computer ... The machine will primarily be used for entertainment, including 
processing audio and video files.

I'm looking for advice and comments on the following:

MOTHERBOARD (inc processor and memory):
I know practically nothing about current motherboards and processors, but 
since this is the basis of the system I'd like to get it right. I'm working 
from the assumption that processor power has out-stripped my needs so "the 
best I'm prepared to pay for" - but what are the pros and cons of Intel vs 
AMD? wrt memory, I reckon more is better but what considerations should I be 
weighing up (I know nothing about memory technology at all.) I'm also unsure 
about he variety of PCI card slots available.

DISPLAY:
I will want to run at least two displays from the machine - "normal" monitors 
and either a TV or projector. I can sort out the display device myself - the 
video adaptor is a different matter. I can imagine that I would want separate 
desktops which could either be on the same login session or separate sessions, 
They would necessarily be different resolution and aspect ratio, and 
connection-type most likely. Does that entail separate graphics adaptors or do 
multi-output models support differing resolution etc?

Thanks for any advice or comments - if you want more info then please ask...

Dylan

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