PaoloPaolo said:
Hi all,
Been really digging into forums here and learning a lot. It's been fantastic, thanks.
I'm looking to build my first machine at home (to replace a 2009 macbook pro) for major tasks of doing/learning After Effects work, and to work on Full Size HD video projects in Adobe Premiere. I'd like the machine to run well, easy and quiet, while also using Photoshop, the internet, etc...
Below is my second attempt a build. But I don't feel confident enough to know exactly what I need. I'm wondering if you think I could reduce the costs in this build and/or improve it, and if so, in what areas? (I would like to keep the two monitors.)
Thanks for any time and feedback you have, it is appreciated.
PCPartPicker part list /
Price breakdown by merchant /
Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($569.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($350.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M550 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($114.91 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($131.66 @ Mwave)
Total: $2460.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-05 23:16 EDT-0400)
That's a great all around PC that's good for video editing and gaming. It's great for anything you would like to do. The absolute only reason I would buy something slower is if money was an issue. Simply put.. If you have money to buy that then do it but if buying that puts you in a hard place then go for something cheaper like this...
PCPartPicker part list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mMgq
Price breakdown by merchant:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mMgq/by_merchant/
Benchmarks:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mMgq/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($310.49 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1348.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-06 00:02 EDT-0400)
That one is good for video editing but not nearly as good as the one you have listed.