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thefrenchman

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I was hoping some more savvy computer folk would be able to help me build a computer. The main purpose of the computer would be to edit/ render HD video. I might also use it for gaming or the more usual computer tasks. I am only looking to spend from 900 to 1000 on it. I wont be needing a monitor as I will just use my TV for now. Im not sure what other optional stuff i will/ won't need. Any help is appreciated.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($159.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1008.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-22 16:59 EDT-0400
 
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Heinrich17

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You can check out what I just wrote about AMD FX 8320:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2353452/8320-4930k-video-editing-impressions.html

To approx equal my build, use the above with the following changes:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2X7XLk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2X7XLk/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $261.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 23:56 EDT-0400

That would drop total price to: $947.11, but you get a good CPU cooler vs stock cooler and the ability to overclock to probably surpass the Xeon in performance
 
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Heinrich17

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I'm not noticing any difference in editing (different than rendering) on the 4.4ghz 8320 vs 4ghz 4930K. It is rendering where there may be any difference. These CPUs are both essentially quads with hyperthreading. Intel is about 65% more efficient on single thread, but AMD has more efficient scaling on multithread (about 5 vs 6). That means that in equal clocks, the intel should be around 40% faster. A 3.4GHz Xeon should then be around 4.76GHz FX.

After doing the math however, you are most likely correct about not surpassing the Xeon, but it should get within 5% - 10%. If you take the $60 savings and put it to a GPU, then the AMD system will be stronger than the Xeon. If I had the knowledge I have now, I would have opted for the AMD build over the 4930K, because honestly, I have not rendered anything where I would save more than an hour on the 4930K over the AMD and as I said, I am noticing no difference in the actual editing process.

I think AMD has a bad reputation because they do not have super high end CPUs. I think the build you recommended is an excellent option (I would not even recommend anything higher priced until a 5820K is within budget) and the OP cannot go wrong either way. I feel that getting the $60 savings and putting toward a better GPU would be a better choice. AMD gives just a tad more in options on a budget.
 
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You should have went Xeon over the 4930k as well. :p AMD has to be overclocked to compete, and that costs more. I could run the 1231v3 on a low end H81 board, and not have to worry about the CPU burning up my board. To achieve the kind of speeds needed to match the 1231v3, you would need a far more expensive board, and an expensive cooler. The budget favorite Hyper 212, is only good to about 4.4-4.5ghz.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme6 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($146.87 @ Newegg)
Total: $352.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-31 09:21 EDT-0400


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $341.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-31 09:23 EDT-0400


Also, with overclocking, you are never guaranteed to hit those high clocks needed to compete. Xeon has it's speed, right out of the box.
 
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Heinrich17

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Lol. I like high end boards. I would probably only do a Z97 board for the new Intels. That's me though. I like the 990FX board more than the X79 one. It's just subtle things like the BIOS, boot time, direct buttons, etc... It's like heated steering wheels on a car. Doesn't make the car work better, but much more pleasure to drive.

That said, if prices are equal, I would go for the Xeon. 5% faster is 5% faster. Currently however, the 8320 + Asus 990FX Pro 2 board is $210 (Micro Center). I still like that combo more, because you can add that $30 CPU cooler and you are saving $100! That $100 can either be put into your pocket or towards a better component. I would not get a better CPU because 8320 is already AMD's best in my opinion. The options are then:

Add a 240GB SSD (2 SSDs + 1 HDD is optimal for video) - this will go over budget though
Better GPU (faster renders and smoother editing)
Better PSU (because this can last many builds)
Better Case (gives more options for coolers and GPUs and basically last forever)
 
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