Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

[Timo]

Sorry for shitting up this thread, but my mum wants to build a video editing PC on the cheap.

I was thinking:
ATi HD4850 512mb
AMD Phenom II X4 965 (3.4Ghz) 6MB Cache
Generic 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz
Corsair CMPSU-450VX 450W
MSI 760GM-E51 AMD 760G Socket AM3 microATX Motherboard
Generic Key+Mouse/DVD Drive/mATX case
1 WD 320GB HDD (for OS)
2 WD 808GB HDD (for vidyas)

for a shitty $1500NZD. I've read that Intel's core i5/i7's are really the way to go for video editing, but I figured a quad core amd proc. would be able to keep up, sort of. I am I kidding myself here, or do I really need to go core i5 at the least to get Adobe Premier to not shit itself?

[Cojafoji]

it cuts the time in half. if you really need the power, go for the intel. but that setup is still pretty sweet.

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2...-CS4,1404.html

[Rook]

Sorry for shitting up this thread, but my mum wants to build a video editing PC on the cheap.

I was thinking:
ATi HD4850 512mb
AMD Phenom II X4 965 (3.4Ghz) 6MB Cache
Generic 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz
Corsair CMPSU-450VX 450W
MSI 760GM-E51 AMD 760G Socket AM3 microATX Motherboard
Generic Key+Mouse/DVD Drive/mATX case
1 WD 320GB HDD (for OS)
2 WD 808GB HDD (for vidyas)

for a shitty $1500NZD. I've read that Intel's core i5/i7's are really the way to go for video editing, but I figured a quad core amd proc. would be able to keep up, sort of. I am I kidding myself here, or do I really need to go core i5 at the least to get Adobe Premier to not shit itself?

If you can stretch for the i5 and edit your build around somehow it probably would be the way to go. I'd imagine $1082USD would be enough for that.

@Con what's your price range?

[Con]

I would expect to pay less than a new PC since parts will be reused, but I've got about $1000 to spend right now. I don't want to spend all that on a comp, so anything reasonable within that range. Just suggest some stuff and I'll take a look.

recap of things I need:
***future-ready parts, good for further purchases
-case
-PSU
-mobo
-cooling
-cpu
-hard drive(s)

already have:
-graphics card (see specs, also have an 8800gts I could use as a physX card right?)
-sound card
-4gb ram
-OS hard drive
-disk drive (semi-working)

anything else?

[sdavis117]

Try getting another GPU so you can SLI them. Would be cheaper then just upgrading the card.

What's wrong with the case you have right now?

[Cortexian]

SLI doesn't really benefit programs that use the GPU for rendering though, so a more powerful single card and a secondary card for PhysX could be better.

[Con]

Try getting another GPU so you can SLI them. Would be cheaper then just upgrading the card.

What's wrong with the case you have right now?

I want to keep this current comp as a home server once I've stripped it down to bare essentials. Besides, it's not very good for cooling/air flow or cable management.

[mech]

What's the best video card I can get from 100 - 200 dollars. And I also need a power supply.

Low res gaming 1280 x 720, 1280 x 1024


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150447

I stopped following PC's and their components about 3 years ago.

Here's what I got so far.

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103706

MOBO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128395

HD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152185

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231144

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150447

CASE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

[InnerGoat]

That will do really well at those lower resolutions, I'd say go for it and enjoy

[Amit]

With that video card, I'd say get a bigger monitor or save yourself some cash and get an older card. Unless you're buying the card now and saving up for a new monitor. Also, if you do decide to buy that card, forget about it. Buy the Sapphire HD 5750 Vapor-X and overclock it to the same speeds as the regular HD 5770. It works great.