$400 Video Editing PC

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Potatobro1

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I need a PC for video editing and I only have $400 to spend. I've already got an OS, m&k, speakers, and monitor. I have a beastly gaming PC that I'm pretty confident would be better for editing than anything I can build for $400, but I need a seperate rig.
Any reccomendations? I'm not too familiar with lower end parts so any help would be appreciated.
 
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Chugalug_
Can't build much for $400 unless its a basic typing and emailing system.
Use your gaming rig, will be miles better.
I'll put together a list regardless just to show you, but you'll need 16GB of RAM, a decent graphics card and an i5 if you want to effectively edit and render.
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Can't build much for $400 unless its a basic typing and emailing system.
Use your gaming rig, will be miles better.
I'll put together a list regardless just to show you, but you'll need 16GB of RAM, a decent graphics card and an i5 if you want to effectively edit and render.
 
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I recommend using your current build for now, but this is a good alternative if you happen to have a half decent graphics card lying around.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/sJ8x6X
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/sJ8x6X/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $447.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-28 21:17 EDT-0400
 
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mlga91

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It's been a while since i suggested an AMD build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8300 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($60.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R5 220 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($25.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Antec VSK4000E U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $386.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-28 20:53 EDT-0400

You need to use a dedicated video card with that motherboard, if you have one lying around use that instead.
 
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Haha, been ages since i've seen an R5 220 in a build. :)
Not sure what the FX-8300's performance is like tbh, i've never used one.
If its anything like the 8350 its a solid build, but imo the AM3+ socket is pretty much dead in the water at this point, so perhaps Skylake is a better alternative in that aspect despite costing more, idk, OP's choice.
The problem could be thermals however, maybe a cheap cooler like the Cryorig H7 for $35 on Newegg or a low profile cooler could be a choice? Still keeps in in budget range.
The GPU also doesn't provide much better performance than the Intel HD 530 iGPU, so maybe its best just to go for an Intel build on this one.

Edit: On second thought, I'd also be worried about that B1 PSU, better to get a Seasonic S12II for a bit more, just to make sure someone's house doesn't burn down! xD
 
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