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I currently have an AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz overclocked up to 3.8GHz that sucks. And I really need a new processor. And I'm rendering alot of videos in Sony Vegas 13 and stuff like that. And now, people say that an Intel processor is better for that, but should I buy a new motherboard and stuff like that just so I can get a good PC? OR if I build a completely new one.

And now to the graphics,
I currently have AMD HD 7700 Series a little bit overclocked. So the question is now, should I buy like an ASUS 760?

And I have a 500W PSU.

Please help!
 
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The GTX 76 is quite a bit more powerful than the HD 7700, so if you want a more powerful GPU then go for it. As to the building a new computer or just upgrading some components...that is really up to you. If you build a new computer, what would you do with your old one? Would you keep it, give it or sell it, or maybe even take some parts such as the hard drive and disc drive for the new build?

The FX-4100 is not a horrible CPU and can get a lot done...but as you already mentioned, there are a lot of better options for your tasks. You could just switch processors to a newer one that is more powerful and still compatible with your current motherboard...which would help save costs and labor. If you decide to switch over to Intel, then...
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The GTX 76 is quite a bit more powerful than the HD 7700, so if you want a more powerful GPU then go for it. As to the building a new computer or just upgrading some components...that is really up to you. If you build a new computer, what would you do with your old one? Would you keep it, give it or sell it, or maybe even take some parts such as the hard drive and disc drive for the new build?

The FX-4100 is not a horrible CPU and can get a lot done...but as you already mentioned, there are a lot of better options for your tasks. You could just switch processors to a newer one that is more powerful and still compatible with your current motherboard...which would help save costs and labor. If you decide to switch over to Intel, then depending on your situation, it may be easier to just build a new system and keep the other as a backup in case a friend stops by for a LAN party.
 
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Definitely agree, pretty much any quad core or hex core i7 will dominate in rendering/video editing. The motherboard does not really have to be a z97 though, but since you had overclocked the 4100 already, you may end up wanting to overclock the i7...and the z97 will help with that.
 
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Thank you so much guys! I want to switch to Intel so I could render videos faster etc. So I think I might build a brand new one.
And I think I'm going to have a Minecraft server on that one (the PC will be on 24/7). With that said I cannot use parts from that one. I've though about it.

And this is how I might do:
I may buy a new graphic card and CPU to this PC, but to make it faster I want an SSD and Windows 8.1.
This is what I may change to (and it's the specs I should build my new PC with):

Intel Core i7-4790K (no overclock = not gonna buy another fan = no "extended" thermal paste)
MSI Z97 Gaming 5 (See down below why I don't want the Gaming 7)
16GB RAM
ASUS GeForce GTX 780 3GB or 770 4GB Because I'm using 3 monitors (extended desktop)
120GB SSD
Windows 9 (when it comes out)

And I probably need to change to a 750W PSU.

However, I'm wondering if I can plug the monitor cables into the motherboard, or do I have to plug it directly into the graphic card?
Beacouse my monitors only have 1 VGA and 1 HDMI output.
And I have 2 VGA to DVI adapters.
So, if I get the Gaming 5 motherboard, which has 1 VGA, 1 DVI and 1 HDMI input, can I plug the monitors directly into the motherboard, or do I have to plug them into the graphic card which only has 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 DVI-I and 1 DVI-D?

However, I will use 3 monitors tho, and I want to get a 780 3GB or 770 4GB. All ASUS.

So if I put parts in my PC I use now, I'll probably need a new PSU, an SSD (for faster preformance), a new motherboard and an OS.

So what should I do? :/
 
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I used to think that 3-4 USB ports were enough, but since I got my system, I use a lot of USB ports. My motherboard has the USB headers so I can use the case USBs...so all in all I got 18 ports...10 that I can easily access, and 8 onboard. So if you are building anew, then go with what you know you need know and will need for a while. Makes it cheaper in the long run.
 
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Yeah, I forgot about front case USBs...I have 2 2.0s and 2 3.0s on the front of my case and I use 3-4 of them at all times. So definitely think about that. They are much easier to access than the rear ones, depending on where you set your case...and are great for plugging in game controllers if you prefer wired ones or for plugging in phone chargers.
 
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Sounds pretty good. And as long as it has the RAM and PCIE slots you want, then you should be pretty good to go. Oh, also the number of SATA III ports helps also.
 
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If you have a CPU with onboard graphics and a motherboard that supports it, then yes you can. However if you want to actually use your GPU, then you need to have it hooked up to the GPU instead.

Another topic on here had this bit of information:

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/intelligent-systems/intel-embedded-media-and-graphics-driver/hybrid-multi-monitor-support-paper.html

Might be what you are looking for...don't know.
 
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