Need new CPU, or PC, for video converting ....

[hcamacho]

I am reposting this from the off topic and lifestyle forum, thanks for any help..


Hey I've just bought a Zune 30gb, and I am looking for a faster pc for converting dvd movies to WMV......With my specs an ATHLON XP3000+, 2GB RAM,geforce 7800 gt 256mb , 300gb disc space,and windows xp, my times for converting a dvd to WMV, is like if a movie is 90 minutes, it takes my pc like 3+ to 4+ hours to convert the movie, that is decrypting and all, I am using cucusoft dvd and video suite to do that , and it takes too much time....

I am thinking about getting a athlon 64 x2 dual core or a Intel PENTIUM dual core, wich one should I GET, thanks, in advance, and I am thinking about buying a pc , not building.


Found this one, is this a good deal for what I am looking for....

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5381968
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[neoMAX]

Hmm... use a different converter. My computer (Athlon 64 3700+ @ 2.5GHz, 3GB PC3200, Win XP home 32, 7600GS) only takes like 90 mins using imTOO DVD Ripper Platinum 4.

[n25philly]

When it comes to video conversion your cpu is the most important component. That's what I would focus on. A core 2 duo will be the best for performance, although you will probably be fine with either. Just get the best cpu you can afford in the new build and you'll see a big boost in the speed during the conversion.

[Damian]

With the right board and chip you can get a huge bang for the buck with current Core 2 Duos. The E2140/60/80 are the best overclockers since the Celeron 300A. You can get 50% without any effort at all. I just picked up an Abit IP35-V with an E2180 over black friday weekend. It's a 2.0Ghz chip but you can get 3Ghz out of it easily with the stock cooler, some people are seeing as much as 3.6 with good cooling.