IBlank13 Reputable Jun 9, 2015 16 0 4,520 Jun 9, 2015 #1 I plan on making a budget gaming rig but i also want it to be able to edit videos since it's also a hobby for me, any suggestions?
I plan on making a budget gaming rig but i also want it to be able to edit videos since it's also a hobby for me, any suggestions?
Solution filippi Jun 9, 2015 This is a good option: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.45 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB HAWK Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @...
This is a good option: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.45 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB HAWK Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @...
JQB45 Splendid Jun 23, 2006 3,606 51 24,040 Jun 9, 2015 #2 What software do you use for your video editing. Knowing that may help us pick a CPU for you. Upvote 0 Downvote
IBlank13 Reputable Jun 9, 2015 16 0 4,520 Jun 9, 2015 #3 Sony Vegas Pro 11/13, Adobe Premier Pro CC, and maybe even Adobe After Effects Upvote 0 Downvote
filippi Distinguished Oct 18, 2012 4,047 0 18,960 Jun 9, 2015 Solution #4 This is a good option: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.45 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB HAWK Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ NCIX US) Total: $500.37 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-09 10:48 EDT-0400 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
This is a good option: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.45 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB HAWK Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ NCIX US) Total: $500.37 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-09 10:48 EDT-0400
JQB45 Splendid Jun 23, 2006 3,606 51 24,040 Jun 9, 2015 #5 With a $500.00 budget there wasn't much I could do. I would seriously consider upping your budget to $750.00, as that opens up a lot more options. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($203.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF Stacker 915F Mini ITX Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $536.90 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-09 10:48 EDT-0400 Upvote 0 Downvote
With a $500.00 budget there wasn't much I could do. I would seriously consider upping your budget to $750.00, as that opens up a lot more options. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($203.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF Stacker 915F Mini ITX Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $536.90 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-09 10:48 EDT-0400
IBlank13 Reputable Jun 9, 2015 16 0 4,520 Jun 9, 2015 #6 Well thanks for the responses! I'll surely take these into consideration Upvote 0 Downvote
filippi Distinguished Oct 18, 2012 4,047 0 18,960 Jun 9, 2015 #7 Good luck mate For video editing you should buy 2x8GB or at least a 4 x 240-pin DIMM motherboard for RAM upgrade later. Upvote 0 Downvote
Good luck mate For video editing you should buy 2x8GB or at least a 4 x 240-pin DIMM motherboard for RAM upgrade later.