Help with a build for Gaming and Video Editing. (already have some components)

xyricks · May 27, 2013

So around 8 months ago, my computer started having problems running certain software, games, and the overall preformance was low.. There were several possible causes, but ultimately, I decided it's time just to build a new system, keeping the Graphics card, and a new Cooling system I got as a gift and never opened.

So far I have:
Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 580
Cooling: Coolermaster V8

What I'm Probably Getting:
Case: Either a Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 or Coolermaster HAF 932
Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner
HD: WD Caviar Black 1TB

What I don't know:
So my knowledge lacks in the area of CPUs, Mobos, and Ram. I know I want an i7, but that's about it. I don't know how much ram I'd need for Video editing and gaming, and I don't even know where to start with the motherboard. Does anyone know what would work for my needs? Obviously the lower the price the better, but I am willing to pay a bit more for quality.

Thanks!

TemurAmir · May 27, 2013

What kind of budget are you looking at? Will you be overclocking?
Here's a build i threw together assuming no overclocking. 16GB should be enough for video editing, and h77 motherboards are cheaper than z77 if you aren't overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($82.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($115.06 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $880.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-27 01:58 EDT-0400)

xyricks · May 27, 2013

My budget is around 700. I will not be overclocking. Also, I completley forgot about power supply. I have a rosewill 800w 80 plus

I really like the build, however I don't know if my budget will allow for a SSD, and I'm not sure about the motherboard. I read some bad reviews.

TemurAmir · May 27, 2013

Only negative I've heard about the board is it's thinness but that will not cause problems if you're a little cautious while mounting. Yeah, definitely drop the SSD and the PSU, and you'll be in the neighborhood of your budget.

You can also get this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131826
but it will put you over the budget.

X79 · May 27, 2013

Some i3s have the HT technology that you want from i7s.

manofchalk · May 27, 2013

^ But only half the cores and thread count. Hyper-threading wont magically make up two cores worth of performance.

Temur's build is fine IMO, though if I were you I would wait a week and see what Haswell (the next Intel CPU series) brings to the table. Getting an equivalent Haswell rig could get you 10% better performance.

xyricks · May 27, 2013

Thanks for everyone's help! Yes, I'll definitely be waiting to see the Haswell now. I wasn't planning on buying anything until mid-June anyway.

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