[PD] BEST HARDWARE COMPONENTS FOR PD ON LINUX?

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hi,

i am about to build a machine for the sole purpose of running pd/gem/pidip on a planetCCRMA system for starters and am unsure which components to get.  I would appreciate any advice regarding things like:

processors: intel or amd - pentuim or athlon, celron etc.?

is the difference between a 2.6mhz and 3mhz worth the extra 100 euros ?

which motherboard brand: gigabyte?

graphics card - i'm thinking about an ati 9800 all in wonder pro? - is this overkill? maybe a 9700 or 9600 would be just as good?

what type of harddrive - Seagate Baracuda look good?

noise reduction systems / watercooled processors - good idea / bad idea?

prebuilt systems? bad idea? any exceptions?

thanks,

rob canning
www.robcanning.utvinternet.com
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