Hello all,
I am in the process of building a p/c that will be used for photo/video editing, transcoding etc. This p/c will NOT be used for gaming, hence why I haven't listed a video card as I understand it will not help. I may tinker with overclocking in the future but believe it should be plenty fast for the time being.
I've purchased most items plus have some items from a previous computer and have budgeted roughly $300 (but less is better) for a mATX motherboard (prefer ASUS) and 16gb (2x8) of RAM.
Unless there is something special about the ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE for an additional $30, I plan on going with the ASUS GRYPHON Z87.
Not sure about RAM and am especially looking for recommendations here...
I know lower CAS + higher speed = faster but also = more $$$. Just don't know how big of a difference lower CAS will make for my use. RAM listed is currently on sale.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $299.00)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($170.11 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 10-10-10 DDR3-1866 Memory ($115.98 @ Newegg Canada)
or
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) 9-9-9 DDR3-1866 Memory ($130 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (already own)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (already own)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (already own)
Video Card: NONE
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $49.99)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $45.00)
Monitor: Dell U2413 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $680.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 13:00 EST-0500)
Thanks
I am in the process of building a p/c that will be used for photo/video editing, transcoding etc. This p/c will NOT be used for gaming, hence why I haven't listed a video card as I understand it will not help. I may tinker with overclocking in the future but believe it should be plenty fast for the time being.
I've purchased most items plus have some items from a previous computer and have budgeted roughly $300 (but less is better) for a mATX motherboard (prefer ASUS) and 16gb (2x8) of RAM.
Unless there is something special about the ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE for an additional $30, I plan on going with the ASUS GRYPHON Z87.
Not sure about RAM and am especially looking for recommendations here...
I know lower CAS + higher speed = faster but also = more $$$. Just don't know how big of a difference lower CAS will make for my use. RAM listed is currently on sale.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $299.00)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($170.11 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 10-10-10 DDR3-1866 Memory ($115.98 @ Newegg Canada)
or
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) 9-9-9 DDR3-1866 Memory ($130 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (already own)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (already own)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (already own)
Video Card: NONE
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $49.99)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $45.00)
Monitor: Dell U2413 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $680.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 13:00 EST-0500)
Thanks
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