I'm looking for a GPU for my first build. My problem is, when asking for advice, and, in many reviews, GPU's are reviewed, rated, and praised in terms of their use in gaming.
I have no intention of ever using my system for gaming. I am going to do DTP, video editing (eventually up to decently high bit depth,) and audio recording.
The mantra appears to be, "if it's good enough for games, it's a good card." Where considering the amount of data a card crunches for a modern game--that seems to be a significant understatement.
Here's my requisite information:
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:
This month
BUDGET RANGE: as far from USD $300 as possible. If not possible, up to $400 still
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:
1) Adobe Creative Suite; mostly video editing and associated plugins, color matching
2) Desktop Publishing, flyers to magazines
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY and Specs (combined):
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JGwmqk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JGwmqk/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MyDigitalSSD BP5e Slim 7 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk X400 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($184.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.79 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.85 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($129.88 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
External Storage: Western Digital Elements 1TB External Hard Drive ($55.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1305.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-12 13:21 EDT-0400
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com, Amazon.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: NVIDIA compatible, because Adobe recommends
OVERCLOCKING: ...maybe...?
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: ...maybe...?
MONITOR RESOLUTION: (1920x1080, 1920x1200); eventually 4K
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: starting with dual monitors and an HD TV for screening; would like this selection to work well with a second GPU in future, but not a deal breaker if it can't.
Thanks!
I have no intention of ever using my system for gaming. I am going to do DTP, video editing (eventually up to decently high bit depth,) and audio recording.
The mantra appears to be, "if it's good enough for games, it's a good card." Where considering the amount of data a card crunches for a modern game--that seems to be a significant understatement.
Here's my requisite information:
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:
This month
BUDGET RANGE: as far from USD $300 as possible. If not possible, up to $400 still
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:
1) Adobe Creative Suite; mostly video editing and associated plugins, color matching
2) Desktop Publishing, flyers to magazines
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY and Specs (combined):
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JGwmqk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JGwmqk/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MyDigitalSSD BP5e Slim 7 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk X400 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($184.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.79 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.85 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($129.88 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
External Storage: Western Digital Elements 1TB External Hard Drive ($55.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1305.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-12 13:21 EDT-0400
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com, Amazon.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: NVIDIA compatible, because Adobe recommends
OVERCLOCKING: ...maybe...?
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: ...maybe...?
MONITOR RESOLUTION: (1920x1080, 1920x1200); eventually 4K
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: starting with dual monitors and an HD TV for screening; would like this selection to work well with a second GPU in future, but not a deal breaker if it can't.
Thanks!
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