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

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

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Timo View Post
    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?
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    Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    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?
    Last edited by Con; January 22nd, 2010 at 01:33 AM.
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    Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

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

    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.
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    Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Quote Originally Posted by sdavis117 View Post
    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.
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    Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    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
    Last edited by mech; January 23rd, 2010 at 06:26 PM.
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    Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

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