Budget PC for Video Processing

[kingd3112]

Hi all,

My budget for this PC is around $400. I have tried to come up with a rig but each time I'm over $100 to $200. I would like to get your opinion for a budget pc.


I want to build a computer from scratch that is primarily for video editing. The program I have is Adobe Premier Pro and here is a list of its hardware requirements:

Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD Phenom® II processor; 64-bit support required
2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended)
7200 RPM hard drive for editing compressed video formats; RAID 0 for uncompressed
1280x900 display with OpenGL 2.0-compatible graphics card
Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU–accelerated performance;
Adobe-certified card for capture and export to tape for SD/HD workflows
OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port for DV and HDV capture, export to tape, and transmit to DV device
Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft Windows Driver Model
DVD-ROM drive compatible with dual-layer DVDs (DVD+-R burner for burning DVDs; Blu-ray burner for creating Blu-ray Disc media)


I need everything except for software. I already have windows 7 64 bit and the adobe master collection. Also, I would rather go with an AMD processor to help lower the cost and get the best value.

thanks guys

 

[mosox]

The budget is small. You want just to transcode videos?

 

[kingd3112]

Ya thats what I was thinking will how low do you think i could go?

I want to be able to edit videos shot from my goPro.

thanks

 

[mosox]

MSI 880GM-E41
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130295
AMD Phenom II X4 955
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
LG Black 22X DVD+R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136238
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030
HEC Blitz Black Steel Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121096

$399.93

If you want to game you can add later a video card. You can also try some good free video editors like Handbrake or Avidemux.

 

[processor-pro]

hey,
Here is a build.

AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Callisto 3.2GHz $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103846

BIOSTAR A880G+ AM3 AMD 880G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138283

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

dual- Seagate Barracuda ST3500413AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache $39.99x2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148701

For Raid which is always good for video!

Dual ASUS Black 24X DVD+R $43.98x2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

For Video i always reccomend dual Dvd Writers

Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply$59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

Xigmatek ASGARD II Aluminum Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $29.99
http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Submit=view

Tghis is a pretty good build, and ahs all of the elements needed for a multimedia. It is almost impossible to include a descreet graphics card with your budget but still is an awsome build!

$398.81

 

[kingd3112]

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