Feedback on $1000-1500 Video Editing Build

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PDK-NYCVideo

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Hi guys!

I am not a first time builder, but I am far from a pro, so I would love a little help. I am looking to build a future proof, mid-price video editing machine, that will see occasional gaming use as well. Here's what I have come up with. Can anyone see any pitfalls? Room for savings?

Thanks!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Biostar TZ77XE3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($118.54 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($171.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.88 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($72.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($67.94 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $1239.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 13:17 EDT-0400)

 
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PDK-NYCVideo

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I have read that the quad core makes a significant difference in HD editing, which is why I stepped up to i7. Have you not found that to be the case?



 
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farensabri

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the most time consuming part of video editing is encoding, which is cpu bound. eventhough most apps these days do have support for openCL and openGL, in real world usage, they are not quite significant yet.

i'd say go for the fastest cpu with the most cpu core. better graphics only with spare budget.

OP can cut the budget for the mobo so that he could spend on a better graphics card.
 
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farensabri

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technically both the i7 and i5 are quadcores.
in certain cases, hyperthreading in i7 may or may not give more advantage over i5 in video editing... but it will always be slightly better (at least) than an i5, unless we're comparing stock i7 vs highly clocked i5-K

 
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