Thanks for the input!!
Question for jnr: Where can I find Katie's email?
MAC is definitely an option that we are looking into. The problem is related to the other software that the user has. Not all might be compatible and in some cases we would need to purchase new software. This could be pretty expensive.
You are right Alanmac, I am looking at it from a Photoshop and video editing perspective. That is why I wanted a little bit of info from tech support. I am not looking at Brands or specific products, but rather on how the program works, so I can better choose the hardware. I think that is where Tech Support just doesn?t cut it. I got the feeling that the person I talked to simply didn?t know the program well enough to answer these questions.
The user will be using Photo Shop and Illustrator as well as an array of smaller programs. In this case, the RAID 0 and third drive makes an enormous difference!! I think I will stick to something similar to what I originally envisioned. I use that combination myself running on the Intel D9655 XBK main board and I couldn?t be happier. It is the fastest PC I have ever used.
Noise level and power have been taken care of with the Antec P180 and the phantom power supplies. Great choice!! Highly recommend it for any high end PC that you want cooled and quiet.
Thanks!
