I am interested in the fastest stacking and hope to stack huge numbers of subs approach...
If you use CCD Stack you need a lot of RAM but PixInsight has a different approach loading each sub separately and releasing memory as it goes during registration so much easier on the system. You just need more disc space. A fast CPU will sure help with data rejection and stacking though.
I would agree with Damien on upgrading the SSD. Samsung pro (not evo) are good too.
Consider strongly getting 2 (good ones: NVME-PCIe4). One for OS and one for Astro image processing. You only need a 1G for OS but get a 2G for astro
go for the 5950x, twice the cores. Cores are what will get you the most boost in your workflow. When grinding data I can afford to wait most times rather than walking away from the PC for a "while"
I would recommend an AIO cooler (3 fan). Arguable quieter and generally better.
10 fans! that's the spirit! You might need a fan controller to tame them
Get a larger case rather than smaller if you have the desk space, the more cat swinging space the better. Try not to keep the PC on the floor, they suck heaps of dust on the floor (relatively)
With you penchant for loud palettes I'm kinda disappointed you didn't go full ARGB
If you use CCD Stack you need a lot of RAM but PixInsight has a different approach loading each sub separately and releasing memory as it goes during registration so much easier on the system. You just need more disc space. A fast CPU will sure help with data rejection and stacking though.
Thank you Marc. Do I need a better CPU? What do you suggest.?
I would agree with Damien on upgrading the SSD. Samsung pro (not evo) are good too.
Consider strongly getting 2 (good ones: NVME-PCIe4). One for OS and one for Astro image processing. You only need a 1G for OS but get a 2G for astro
go for the 5950x, twice the cores. Cores are what will get you the most boost in your workflow. When grinding data I can afford to wait most times rather than walking away from the PC for a "while"
I would recommend an AIO cooler (3 fan). Arguable quieter and generally better.
10 fans! that's the spirit! You might need a fan controller to tame them
Get a larger case rather than smaller if you have the desk space, the more cat swinging space the better. Try not to keep the PC on the floor, they suck heaps of dust on the floor (relatively)
With you penchant for loud palettes I'm kinda disappointed you didn't go full ARGB
Thank you John..I understand some of the things you covered and will pass all onto my daughter who is the brains in the family and will do the build. I would but I am far to clever and will busy myself reading the warranties and makes usa of my experience.
I have the case and as I did not want to throw it out thought to use it
Thanks for everything and I look forward to chatting to you in person.
Yes not a bad build. Could use a cheaper motherboard, as suggested by John. I would absolutely stick with the noctua cooler but personal choice of course. Ram should work but might not hit advertised speeds (when not specifically listed). I would go for a better CPU maybe a 5900x or a 5950x depending on budget. Go with the better nvme as suggested as the drive the os is on - likely won't be upgraded. The 10tb is nice but you could save money here for CPU etc and add to storage later on. Missing a case? I think the linked motherboard doesn't have WiFi - in case she goes for it.
Alex, honestly I have never been a fan of partscaster type computers. Sure if your the ultimate computer junkie and get off on bragging about your components, it might excite you. I will suggest you just go out and buy a good high powered gaming computer system, which will be delivered to you fully integrated and be more than you need. Yes you might want to think about a backup drive, but that's all I see any imager needing.
Yes not a bad build. Could use a cheaper motherboard, as suggested by John. I would absolutely stick with the noctua cooler but personal choice of course. Ram should work but might not hit advertised speeds (when not specifically listed). I would go for a better CPU maybe a 5900x or a 5950x depending on budget. Go with the better nvme as suggested as the drive the os is on - likely won't be upgraded. The 10tb is nice but you could save money here for CPU etc and add to storage later on. Missing a case? I think the linked motherboard doesn't have WiFi - in case she goes for it.
Hi Alex sounds exciting, however I might have to agree with Glen for build or not to build.
Recently with the help of a very experienced IIS member I too built a new Desktop, with components suggested by this member.
It was exciting buying all the bits and pieces needed to do the job, and when I had everything I slowly put it together.
After much communication and suggestions from my friend I eventually got it all together and pressed that button, if fired up at a 100 miles an hour and all was well.
I now have a great super fast machine, something I have never experienced before and am so happy with it and all the advice and help i got from my mate, plus the experience learned.
To do it again, well not real sure, as it was a bit nerve racking not being experienced I wonder if i would not just buy a complete fully assembled machine as Glen suggested.
Don't get me wrong, I am happy with the end result, but wonder if i would let someone else do all the worrying.
Alex, honestly I have never been a fan of partscaster type computers. Sure if your the ultimate computer junkie and get off on bragging about your components, it might excite you. I will suggest you just go out and buy a good high powered gaming computer system, which will be delivered to you fully integrated and be more than you need. Yes you might want to think about a backup drive, but that's all I see any imager needing.
Yes ordinarily I would agree but I already have the case
There are a couple of reasons why besides having the case ..my daughter recently built herself one and she enjoyed doing the build and I think she may get something out of it and , well you know how I am about having things that someone important to me has built, so there is that aspect. Plus my neighbour will be impressed
Hi Alex sounds exciting, however I might have to agree with Glen for build or not to build.
Recently with the help of a very experienced IIS member I too built a new Desktop, with components suggested by this member.
It was exciting buying all the bits and pieces needed to do the job, and when I had everything I slowly put it together.
After much communication and suggestions from my friend I eventually got it all together and pressed that button, if fired up at a 100 miles an hour and all was well.
I now have a great super fast machine, something I have never experienced before and am so happy with it and all the advice and help i got from my mate, plus the experience learned.
To do it again, well not real sure, as it was a bit nerve racking not being experienced I wonder if i would not just buy a complete fully assembled machine as Glen suggested.
Don't get me wrong, I am happy with the end result, but wonder if i would let someone else do all the worrying.
Just my two cents worth.
Leon
Glens advice is precious to me...most of my possessions are a result of Glens guidance...:thumbsup :.. cameras, scopes, observatory and sports car all Glens input..things to me only have value if I link them to someone important to me....and I also greatly value your words Leon as you obviously have a wealth of real world experience....however as I keep saying I already have the case...a fabulous saving not to be ignored...and my daughter will benefit I expect from the additional experience of another build under her belt, but most of all when I sit at that computer money will not buy the pride and joy I will have each and every time I use it knowing my daughter built it and all my friends here involved themselves in the plan...
And I know beyond doubt that these attributes money just can't buy and I will have a computer that is very precious and to me way past any value in terms of cash...
Some places also will put your selected components together for you for a price. So if you were set on your particular parts they would put that all together. This can often be worth it as off the shelf pre builts often have inferior power supplies and slow ram.
Some places also will put your selected components together for you for a price. So if you were set on your particular parts they would put that all together. This can often be worth it as off the shelf pre builts often have inferior power supplies and slow ram.
something I have never experienced before and am so happy with it and all the advice and help i got from my mate, plus the experience learned.
...and my daughter will benefit I expect from the additional experience of another build under her belt, but most of all when I sit at that computer money will not buy the pride and joy I will have each and every time I use it knowing my daughter built it and all my friends here involved themselves in the plan...
