Guys, I've wanted to get into making music videos for my band for a while, so this will be used for both editing video (HD if possible, budget wise) and also music production.
I have experience with audio, but am brand new to the video realm of things and therefore would like a system that would be great to learn video editing on (likely using Avid Media Composer) without breaking the bank as I don't think it makes sense to drop *too* much cash to learn something I have no experience with.
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 Weeks
Budget Range: 600-800 Before Rebates (Not including Monitor)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Video Editing, Audio Production, , Photoshop, Watching Movies (no gaming)
Parts Not Required: case, hard drives, optical drive, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, editing program
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com (or any reputable)
Country: US
Parts Preferences: Intel
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: Open to suggestions
Additional Comments: I would like a quiet PC, other than that I want the best bang for the buck as far as power for video editing is concerned.
I already have:
1x Thermaltake Element G ATX Mid Tower Computer Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133086
1x CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
2x Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284
2x Seagate 3TB USB3.0 External Drives (couldn't find link for these exact ones)
and some generic DVD drive.
Will I need a RAID controller, video interface, or more drives? I have zero experience working with a RAID setup.
Gentlemen, what say you?
I have experience with audio, but am brand new to the video realm of things and therefore would like a system that would be great to learn video editing on (likely using Avid Media Composer) without breaking the bank as I don't think it makes sense to drop *too* much cash to learn something I have no experience with.
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 Weeks
Budget Range: 600-800 Before Rebates (Not including Monitor)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Video Editing, Audio Production, , Photoshop, Watching Movies (no gaming)
Parts Not Required: case, hard drives, optical drive, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, editing program
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com (or any reputable)
Country: US
Parts Preferences: Intel
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: Open to suggestions
Additional Comments: I would like a quiet PC, other than that I want the best bang for the buck as far as power for video editing is concerned.
I already have:
1x Thermaltake Element G ATX Mid Tower Computer Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133086
1x CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
2x Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284
2x Seagate 3TB USB3.0 External Drives (couldn't find link for these exact ones)
and some generic DVD drive.
Will I need a RAID controller, video interface, or more drives? I have zero experience working with a RAID setup.
Gentlemen, what say you?