[New System Build] $1000 Video Editing Build

[0d1n]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within the next month or so

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: I will primarily use this system to edit videos (most likely premiere pro cs5), maybe play the occasional game but nothing too hardcore.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, optical drive, operating system (I will be on Windows 7 which I already own), HDD

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: I usually go with newegg but at heart I am a bargain shopper and will really go anywhere.

PARTS PREFERENCES: I am leaning towards an AMD build because of the pricing advantage (I know an i7 would be ideal but you work with what you got right?)

OVERCLOCKING: Probably not

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Don't really see a need to

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I am not concerned about aesthetics, I am 100% into functionality. I already have a list of items that seem like they will work well for me and they are:

GIGABYTE GA-890GPA-UD3H AM3 AMD 890GX HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

HIS H465PS1GH Radeon HD 4650 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ965FBGMBOX

I have also been thinking about a SSD for my OS and programs to reside on but the one drive I see recommended all of the time is the Intel x25-e and that sucker is $359 for 32gb. If there is any ideas on whether it is worth it let me know, I already have some HDD's around the house and am probably going to pick up a 1TB drive soon to store the movie files on.

 

[Alvin Smith]

I just finished an 8-week research project on exact (prolly) same build ...
Allow me to share a few of my conclusions.

You already have the exact correct mobo and proc ...

That Ram kit is 3-channel and is NOT compatible ... this is what you need :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231329

Here is the "cooler of choice" ... for that proc (and many others) :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=hyper_212-_-35-103-065-_-Product

ATi GPU is not appropriate for Premier/CS4 ... Two of these will edit AND game WELL:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5274327&sku=P56-9824

If you go with a build like mine ... this would be the appropriate PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&cm_re=corsair-_-17-139-005-_-Product

Any two HDD drives ... Either SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 (1TB or 500GB) ... OR ...
... Seagate 7200.12 (1TB or 500GB) ... the 500GBs are $55 and the 1TB are $90

... A good value case (comes with all fans) ... Antec 300 Illusion :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066&cm_re=antec_300-_-11-129-066-_-Product

ALSO ...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815150151

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4938558&sku=H94-2804

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820300608


********* You will also want ...

SAMSUNG SATA 22X DVDR ~$25

Win7-64Pro (OEM or Student)

 

[0d1n]

Thanks for the advice, in your research did you look into using a SSD instead of a traditional HDD? I have been really interested in incorporating one into my build but it seems that most people only trust the Intel X25-E and it is very pricey.

 

[Alvin Smith]

Thot you'd NEVER ask!

I actually DO have an INTEL 80GB "M/G2" right here, in my cart ... ready to rock.

Intel X25-M Mainstream SSDSA2MH080G2R5 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Rated "THE BEST SSD" by DRAMeXchange $224.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167023

As a Boot/Apps drive (always leave 20% free-space for TRIM suppt) . . .

I did look into the Kingston V-now, 64GB @$140 but after defending it on these threads, for many weeks, I was finally swayed by my betters and by the references (benches) they provided (whilst trouncing me fairly roundly).

I also already have a Corsair P128, for use as "render to" and scratch ... and there will be a 1TB F3, in the mix, as a short-stroked streamer.

= Al =

 

[0d1n]

thank for all the info you have given me, I am pretty sure this is the exact build I am going to purchase.

 

[Alvin Smith]

... me too!