Is this PC good for editing 1080p HD videos?

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

Here are the specs to the PC: 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4460 processor (Features a 6MB cache and 3.2GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz.), 12GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM, 2TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm), NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 graphics
Feature up to 4GB dedicated video memory for lush visuals. An HDMI output and VGA interface enable flexible connectivity, Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.0 interface. Sorry, I am really good at using computers... but the hardware stuff is out of my league. How fast do you think it will render 5 min 1080p MPEG-4 5 min long videos? Thanks

i7Baby · Feb 10, 2015

For editing you need a good cpu - lots of fast cores, lots of fast ram and a good graphics card for 'hardware acceleration'

An i5 is so-so. 12gb ram is good. The GT740 is pretty poor on cuda cores.

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

If you're into some serious editing. You're going to want a PC with an intel i7.

Is this a pre-built computer? You can easily build your own for cheaper and with better specs.

I'm not saying it won't do the job... but render times will take a hit with that i5

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

morgilroka, I am a very serious editor. I edit lots of videos. They're usually 1080p or 720p 5 min long videos.

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

Then for sure grab an i7. You will regret the i5 build if you are editing.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

I was also considering this PC, here are the specs: AMD 8-Core FX-8320 Vishera Processor with AMD Radeon R7 250 dedicated graphics, 16GB DDR3 SDRAM, 8MB L2 cache memory, 2TB Serial ATA III hard drive (7200 rpm), AMD Radeon R7 250 graphics
Feature 2GB dedicated video memory. And if I were going to build my own custom PC, where would I start? And my budget is 850 dollars.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

i7Baby :

I was also considering this PC, here are the specs: AMD 8-Core FX-8320 Vishera Processor with AMD Radeon R7 250 dedicated graphics, 16GB DDR3 SDRAM, 8MB L2 cache memory, 2TB Serial ATA III hard drive (7200 rpm), AMD Radeon R7 250 graphics
Feature 2GB dedicated video memory. And if I were going to build my own custom PC, where would I start? And my budget is 850 dollars.

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

The build with the FX-8320 is for sure the better setup for editing, Plenty of ram and a decent gpu.

How much they asking for this build?

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

morgilroka :

I was going to buy it from Best buy for $730. Here is the link to it http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-amd-fx-series-16gb-memory-2tb-hard-drive-black-blue/5832053.p?id=1219165147101&skuId=5832053
And thanks for helping me understand all of this.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

How fast do you think the second PC option would render 1080p 5 min long videos?

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

It would be nice to have a better graphics card. but honestly for the price that thing is pretty solid.

Heres what i came up with for only 800.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($133.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $800.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-10 01:25 EST-0500

The better graphics card will for sure help with render times as the "hardware acceleration" is good on this card. I would for sure build my own before buying store made builds. And just keep in mind with your own custom PC. You can swap out parts in only a few minutes anytime you want to upgrade something. You can always add more ram to this thing (up to 32GB).

Edit: ALSO. This processor is unlock and can be overclocked for a bit of extra performance (less render time). Unlike intel build. And if you start overclocking (if even possible on the mobo on the best buy build.) it voids your warranty.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

morgilroka :

It would be nice to have a better graphics card. but honestly for the price that thing is pretty solid.

Heres what i came up with for only 800.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($133.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $800.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-10 01:25 EST-0500

The better graphics card will for sure help with render times as the "hardware acceleration" is good on this card. I would for sure build my own before buying store made builds. And just keep in mind with your own custom PC. You can swap out parts in only a few minutes anytime you want to upgrade something. You can always add more ram to this thing (up to 32GB).

Thanks so much!!! I think I am going to give it a go. And is there a video that teaches you how to put all of this together?

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

Oh yeah for sure. Just check out YouTube there's tons! It's actually really fun to do, my first time i was a little nervous but it was a breeze.

http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/howto/101-how-to-build-a-custom-pc
Is also a good read, check that out when you get some free time.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

And I don't think I will need a really expensive monitor, since it is not for gaming.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

How long did it take you to build your custom PC?

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

Nah, any 1080p monitor will do fine.

First time... probably like 3 hours for the whole thing. It's a learning process but believe me.. It's easy, especially with all the videos out these days.

Just take your time building it. Follow instructions, try to do the best cable management you can, And you'll be fine!

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

You can always ask questions on here too if you're stumped.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

morgilroka :

Thanks man. You've been more than helpful! I can't thank you enough. May I ask... What exactly do you use your PC for? Gaming, editing, surfing the web?

i7Baby · Feb 10, 2015

Also see http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1657114/step-step-guide-building.html

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

i7Baby :

Thank you.

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

Technowars :

All of the above

I run a YouTube gaming channel.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

What's your channel name? I will make sure to sub.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

Can I downgrade any on those components to make the price a tad bit cheaper?

morgilroka · Feb 10, 2015

You can drop your harddrive to a 1tb or 1.5tb. Choose a cheaper case.
Honestly i wouldn't touch anything else. This is the best bang for buck you're going to get in your price-range. Anything being lowered is just going to hurt your performance.
It's worth waiting a little longer and save up for this than cheap out now.

Technowars · Feb 10, 2015

Alright thanks. I decided to lower the hard drive storage to 1tb. Considering the fact that I have flash drives all over the place to put most of my videos on.

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