Need advice on system build - Non Gaming

piperpilot12w · Jul 24, 2013

Plan to use it for internet, photo editing, video editing, digital music playback, watching internet videos and camcorder videos

Important needs are that it's relatively quiet, and doesn't generate a lot of heat.

Do I need a video card?

Price isn't a big issue, just want the best setup for my needs.

Preferred website for parts is
NewEgg
Tiger Direct
Amazon

Windows 7-64 Home Premium

CPU
i5 3570K

Overclocking
Maybe

Ram
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455

Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M LGA 1155
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157294

Any other possibilities?

Case
Fractal Design Define Mini Black Micro ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352011

Power supply
Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

SSD drive for operating system
SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD128BW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192&Tpk=SAMSUNG%20840%20Pro%20Series%20MZ-7PD128BW&IsVirtualParent=1

Already have a hard drive from previous system for storage needs

Heat sink/cooler
Noctua NH-U12 S heatsink/cooler
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C9EYVGY/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jonathan Sifleet · Jul 24, 2013

Drop the SSD. Drop the Heat sink, use the stock one. Get this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156284 it's f***ing awesome! And yes you will need a GPU, a 77xx series will be great (amd). Also if you want to save more money dont get a "k" series GPU, an i3 3220, is perfect. And you only need 4gb for what your doing. And if you dont want heat, dont overclock.

Also you didnt mention gaming, so I havent suggest gaming suggestions. Also some generic h61 chipset MOBO will be fine.

drtoast · Jul 24, 2013

Not really *need* might speed up the edits though.

Edit- Jonathan did you read about the editing? an i3 would be pitiful :c

geofelt · Jul 24, 2013

Your list is reasonable

Your apps can make use of lots of ram, I might go for 16gb up front.

Go ahead and use the integrated graphics. You can always add a discrete card later.

The corsair 600cx is reasonable, and can handle a discrete card as strong as a GTX780.

Jonathan Sifleet · Jul 24, 2013

Oh sorry, I didnt see the video editting bit, stick with the 8gb's of RAM, still dont get a "k" series CPU, drop the SSD, and get an i7 4770, that will really make your pc run fast, and then spend whatever money left on an SSD.

Jaxem · Jul 24, 2013

With as much video/photo stuff as you sound like you'll be doing, i'd suggest a mid grade card to speed up renders, if you're using Adobe stuff, i believe it uses OpenGL and get an AMD Card, a 7770 or something around there. If whatever you're using supports CUDA, go 650 ti area

piperpilot12w · Jul 24, 2013

If I were to go with the i7 4770 instead of the i5 3570, would I be able to get by without the video card. I would like this system to be as quiet and generate the least amount of heat possible. Not doing gaming on it. Just photo/video editing and watching You Tube videos.

Jonathan Sifleet · Jul 24, 2013

piperpilot12w :

Trust me, get an AMD 7750, and the most expensive intel 4 core processor you can find, that hasn't got a letter after it. You'll want to go for thats hyperthreaded also, so an i7 is ideal.

drtoast · Jul 25, 2013

It's a case of what you demand. You can edit on an old E3200 dual core * I do occasionally* but what takes half an hour on it takes like 3 minutes on an i5... or one and a half minutes on an i7. Is that time saving worth the price of an i7 or will you be happy with an i5. Its by no means necessary, just a luxury.

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