First Workstation 4790k build. $1500-$2000

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Victor Nguyen

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Approximate Purchase Date: Whenever 4790k comes out

Budget Range: $1500-$2000 without peripherals (monitor, mouse and keyboard). Stay as close to $1500 please. Only go past it if you think you'll be compromising too much.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: This is just going to be a workstation primarily premier pro and after effect effect.

Are you buying a monitor: No


Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com

Location: Houston, Texas, USA. We have Micro center and frys.
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU 4790k. I was thinking of going for 4930k but that's just way too much money

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Additional Comments: I would be editing in multiple places so portability could be a factor. However, if it compromises on parts then don't do it

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm just editing on my laptop currently and it keeps overheating and shutting down :(
 
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bambiboom
Victor Nguyen,

For video editing, rendering, and effects processing, I would suggest an LGA2011 system as this has double the memory bandwidth of LGA1150, and can be upgraded to 6, 8, 10, and 12 core CPU's whereas LGA1150 is limited to 4-cores.

In my view, the best GPU for this use would be a 384-bit, and with a lot of CUDA cores- Adobe is CUDA accelerated, but there are not so many today. . If you are a little adventurous and a good shopper, The GTX 580 3GB, would be excellent. These are sold used for $150-200. A good current model is the 256-bit, 1534 CUDA GTX 770 4GB for about $400.

This shows liquid CPU cooling as video editing and processing can be running the CPU at full performance for a long time.

Here's an...
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Victor Nguyen,

For video editing, rendering, and effects processing, I would suggest an LGA2011 system as this has double the memory bandwidth of LGA1150, and can be upgraded to 6, 8, 10, and 12 core CPU's whereas LGA1150 is limited to 4-cores.

In my view, the best GPU for this use would be a 384-bit, and with a lot of CUDA cores- Adobe is CUDA accelerated, but there are not so many today. . If you are a little adventurous and a good shopper, The GTX 580 3GB, would be excellent. These are sold used for $150-200. A good current model is the 256-bit, 1534 CUDA GTX 770 4GB for about $400.

This shows liquid CPU cooling as video editing and processing can be running the CPU at full performance for a long time.

Here's an idea >

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1. CPU > Intel Xeon Quad-Core Processor E5-1620 v2 3.7 / 3.9GHz 0GT/s 10MB LGA 2011 CPU, OEM> $295 (Superbiiz) (Passmark CPU score= 9199, rank = No. 38)

2. Cpu Cooler > CORSAIR Hydro Series H50 Quiet Edition Water / Liquid CPU Cooler. 120mm > $60

3. Motherboard> ASUS Z9PA-U8 ATX Server Motherboard, C602 chipset, LGA 2011 > $289.99

4. RAM > 16GB (2X 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 ECC Unbuffered Server Memory >about $150. (Check motherboard compatibility list)

5. GPU > EVGA GeForce GTX 770 DUAL SuperClocked 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card 04G-P4-3774-KR > $390

6. SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)> $90

7. HD 2> WD BLACK SERIES WD2003FZEX 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive > $145

8. PSU> SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold ((SS-650KM Active PFC F3) 650W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply $120.

9. Case > LIAN LI PC-9NB No Power Supply ATX Mid Tower Case (Black) $95. (Superbiiz)
ALT> Corsair Carbide Series 300R Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case > $80

10. Optical Dr > LG Black 16X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 5X DVD-RAM 12X BD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA Blu-ray Burner WH16NS40 - OEM > $65.

11. OS > Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM $140


TOTAL = $1,815

HP z420 (2014) > Xeon E5-1620 quad core @ 3.6 / 3.8GHz > 24GB ECC 1600 RAM > Quadro 4000 (2GB)> Samsung 840 SSD 250GB /Western Digital Black WD1003FZEX 1TB> M-Audio 192 sound card > AE3000 USB WiFi > HP 2711X, 27" 1920 X 1080 > Windows 7 Ultimate 64 >[Passmark system rating = 3923, 2D= 839 / 3D=2048]

Dell Precision T5400 (2008) > 2X Xeon X5460 quad core @3.16GHz > 16GB ECC 667> Quadro FX 4800 (1.5GB) > WD RE4 500GB / Seagate Barracuda 500GB > M-Audio 2496 Sound Card / Linksys 600N WiFi > Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit >[Passmark system rating = 1859, 2D= 512 / 3D=1097]

2D, 3D CAD, Image Processing, Rendering, Text > Architecture, industrial design, graphic design, written projects

Cheers,

BambiBoom
 
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