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Video encoding/editing PC...thoughts?
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cman1805
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17. December 2008 @ 16:00 |
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I am looking to build a PC for mainly video encoding and editing. Mostly backing up entrie dvd collection and converting it to different formats as needed. Then doing editing of some videos. I will also do some gaming but nothing to extreme. I have two different comps I built but dont know which one will be better.
[url=http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=10118986][/url]
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Case: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137][/url]
Mobo: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299][/url]
GPU: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102770][/url]
PSU: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006][/url]
CPU: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017][/url]
Mem: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289][/url]
HD: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218][/url]
DVD: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106228][/url]
Fan:[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134][/url]
Also, I might use it as a media center to stream to different tvs. This is my first build so any input would be great, or if I missed something that is incompatiable.
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17. December 2008 @ 21:33 |
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cman1805
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18. December 2008 @ 01:36 |
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Sorry my links on the last one didn't post right. Here are the two different comps on working links.
Nvidia build
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ATI build
Also, how do you determine what power supply works with everything in your system?
Thanks for the info on the memory.
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18. December 2008 @ 11:12 |
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Knowing how much power all of the components draw, then adding a large extra 'safety margin' for future upgrades, and to avoid loading the PSU too close to its rated output.
You have posted the ATI Build link twice, so I can't see the nvidia build. However, my previous recommendations still stand. You need to bin the OCZ memory for a better brand. The PSU is much more reasonable now, and if you like modular cabling, is THE unit to have.
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cman1805
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18. December 2008 @ 14:24 |
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Ha. Your right. I can't post my links right for the life of me. I like the modular version much better. Here are the updated lists and both of them.
Nvidia update
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ATI update
I switched to the memory with no fans included. I read they are pretty worthless. Or should I stick with the fans? Also on my ATI build, do you think I should stick with that mother board or go for something else?
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18. December 2008 @ 14:41 |
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The fans are completely unnecessary, however last time I checked, it actually worked out cheaper to get them anyway, they do not come pre-fitted, so you do not have to use them. What I said still holds true, you save $20 after rebates if you do get the fans. The nvidia card you've chosen is the plain 9800GTX, not the 9800GTX+, so it's noticeably slower than the HD4850. Also the 780i motherboards are possibly the worst motherboards ever made. Also, what's with the crummy case for the nvidia build? The ATI build is by far the better one. (For reference, you do not need an nvidia chipset motherboard to use an nvidia graphics card)
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cman1805
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18. December 2008 @ 15:17 |
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You are right about the case on the nvidia. I had found the other one later on and forgot to update it. I plan on using that case on either build. I actually was unaware you didn't have to use the nvidia chipset. So which would be the better pick for GPU between ATI and Nvidia. If I picked comparable cards.
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18. December 2008 @ 15:18 |
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ATI. The HD4850 is far better value for money than its equivalent, the 9800GTX+.
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cman1805
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18. December 2008 @ 17:00 |
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Ok thanks. I saw that you said in another thread that you thought some of the lower end Asus boards to be of poor quality. Is that P5Q Pro going to be a good choice? Or is there better ones I should be looking at?
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18. December 2008 @ 17:59 |
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The jury's still out on the P5Qs as they're not old enough. I tend to avoid the lower end boards. The P5Q-E and higher end ones are certainly good, for the P5Q Pro, I honestly couldn't say.
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