Last Minute Check For Gaming/Video Editing PC

[Sloke]

My budget is $1050. I will not be overclocking. Tell me what you think

BTW I am not feeling to good about the ASUS Motherboard so if you have any suggestions be sure to comment them.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($194.15 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY Optima 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($250.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1030.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-27 23:25 EDT-0400)

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I would not build an AMD based build w/ budget over $800 .... not in video editing anyway

$285 for ASUS P8Z77-V LK and 3570k .... a big step up for $18 bucks
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1270852

You don't need a hyper 212 if not overclocking

$155 for Fractal and Seasonic 620 ?
Corsair 500R and TX650 is $190 - $40 in MIR and $30 in promos = $120 ... $35 cheaper and a big step up
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1278878
$10 off w/ promo code EMCXSVR23, ends 5/1
$20 off w/ promo code TECH4LESS10, ends 4/29

RAM is a bit slow

Video Editing and AMD GFX ? No CUDA.... lot of video editing programs use CUDA acceleration. So I'd take the 660 Ti for the same price.
http://www.elitebastards.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=732&Itemid=29

The WD Black is what ya'd want for video

 

[AMD Radeon]

you missed one part
ram should be DDR3 1600 or higher for amd, not 1333

btw it is up to u to have intel build or amd build, both are great for single graphic card setup

 

[g-unit1111]

I would not build an AMD based build w/ budget over $800

Completely agree without question. This is what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($284.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $987.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-28 00:18 EDT-0400)

Swapped out the 7870 for a GTX 660TI - for video editing you'll benefit from the CUDA and Phys X instructions. Changed the motherboard and CPU. Better case and power supply.