Upgrading my processor

[Guest]

Right now I have a Intel Core i3 530 @ 2.93GHz. I do a lot of video rendering in HD, and it takes about 40 minutes to render a 10 minute video in 1080p HD with Sony Vegas. Obviously, I am not happy because of this. I would like that time to be reduced by buying a core i5 or i7, and don't want to spend over $500. I also need to get 2 more 2 GB sticks of DDR3 ram, so that's $100. I have a 4850, too, and I play a lot of games. If I get a new processor and more ram(I'm at 4gigs right now) will I need to get a new GPU, too? Also, my mobo supports i3 i5 and i7 processors. To pass the time, I also wanted to know how to overclock my CPU. My mobo is a BIOSTAR Group TH55B HD.

 

[Timop]

More RAM shouldn't help you much, Vegas isn't very consuming, sticking with 4GB should be enough.

Your best (cheapest) choice is the i5-750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215&cm_re=i5_750-_-19-115-215-_-Product

Heres a pretty extensive guide to OCing COre iXs.. http://www.overclockers.com/3-step-guide-overclock-core-i3-i5-i7/

Finally, unless you are unsatisfied with the FPS youre getting games, no need for a new GPU..

 

[Guest]

Thank you very much! Although, I have 2 empty RAM slots, and 4 gigs for $100 is that bad XD. Thanks for the guide, it was very helpful. Now, I'm all like "Shwooom! Shabow!" because the processor is all like "Vroom! Pow!"

 

[Timop]

Adding 4GB wouldn't make much of a difference for vegas AFAIK, unless you are doing heavy [strike]rendering[/strike] editing the difference is mainly psychological. Fell free to add if it makes you feel better though.

But Id say do blow the $100 on something stupid and feel even better. XD

(random question, you DO have win 7 64bit right?)

 

[narwen]

i agree with timop more ram will not help. more cores are better for bendering. i5 is good i7 would be better but a lot dearer.

 

[Guest]

I do have 64 bit win7