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Video Editing PC - $500 - 600 bucks
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19. May 2009 @ 13:29 |
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I bought a Canon HF10 HD Camcorder a couple mouths ago and my laptop is just not cutting it for handle these files.
I want to start building a desktop PC but I don't have to have it today. Just need some help over the next month or so to pick out everything.
I don't need the latest and greatest. I want solid performance but it doesn't have to be a screamer.
Can I accomplish this in this price range? 500-600 US. This price is without monitor.
What processer should I be looking at? What range?
Thanks so much.
Oh, by the way, I am using Adobe Premiere CS4 and the rest of the Adobe suite. Nothing spectacular. Just basic editing.
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19. May 2009 @ 15:15 |
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GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
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19. May 2009 @ 16:04 |
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I have some reservations about the 770 chipset, but that should still be an admirable video encode workhorse. Realististically, it depends on the particular program being used as to what offers best performance. There are significant gains to AMD for some, significant gains to Intels for others.
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19. May 2009 @ 23:26 |
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Wow. Thanks Jordan.
If you were going to upgrade any of these components what would you upgrade?
I was just thinking, is this a good price range or could I benefit a lot by adding an additional couple hundred bucks?
What about a video card that supports dual monitors?
I am going to save my money so that I can buy everything at the same time. Hopefully within the next month to 6 weeks. Is it a good idea to buy it at one time or buy a few parts now or when I find a deal?
Thanks a bunch for your help.
I am going to need a larger HD because the video files are large. I have two external drives right now. 1TB and 1.5TB that I use with my laptop.
I will be using Adobe products which are very processor/memory intense.
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19. May 2009 @ 23:36 |
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GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
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20. May 2009 @ 12:32 |
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Right now, I have an older style 21" Sony graphics monitor.
I don't have monitors that connect via DVI, but my camcorder does have an HDMI connection. I suspect that there is probably some type of adapter though.
What about this processor?
Going for $189.99 on NewEgg AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model HDZ940XCGIBOX - Retail
or Going for $189.99 on NewEgg AMD Phenom II X4 920 2.8GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDX920XCGIBOX - Retail
Thanks again.
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20. May 2009 @ 12:37 |
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They're the old DDR2 versions. The 810 is a more efficient chip, the 940 may be slightly faster.
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20. May 2009 @ 12:54 |
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Oh I notice that these CPU's have the AM2+ sockets.
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20. May 2009 @ 12:57 |
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is this one better? Or, not worth the extra $75 bucks.
$245
[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674][/url]
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20. May 2009 @ 14:45 |
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That is a good cpu. I did not choose that one for you because it was more expensive and was trying to make the price fit your budget. But yes it is a good chip and here is a review for it if you would like to see its performance.
http://techreport.com/articles.x/16796
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
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21. May 2009 @ 17:03 |
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Thanks. Does that change the MOBO or RAM that I need if I used the AMD Phenom II X4 955?
Thanks so much.
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21. May 2009 @ 18:45 |
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Yes, both.
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21. May 2009 @ 19:01 |
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Will I notice much of a difference with this CPU?
Is the RAM and MOBO more expensive? Sorry to seem so ignorant.
This is just new stuff to me and I don't want to buy the wrong thing.
THanks so much.
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21. May 2009 @ 19:26 |
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Probably, you can get cheap AM2+ boards but AM2 Phenom IIs use a lot of power and I wouldn't trust a cheap board not to melt powering one. On your budget I would stick to the slower AM3 chip or use an Intel instead. In Adobe Premiere, the X4 940 compares to a 2.8Ghz Core 2 Quad (Q9550), and the 810 compares to a 2.5Ghz lower end Core 2 Quad like the Q8300.
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21. May 2009 @ 23:19 |
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I guess I wouldnt mind spending a little extra if it's better.
I just don't know what to pair it up with mobo wise. And RAM.
And do I need a special heat sink?
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22. May 2009 @ 11:17 |
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Here are two potential builds for a little more, but better performance:
Phenom II:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136044
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145214
($440 - $20 rebate) vs $315
Core 2 Quad:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145214
($470 - $35 rebate) vs $315
Both these builds are noticeably faster than the X4 810 build krj posted, but clearly, are also more expensive, $105/$120 post-rebate, $125/$155 pre-rebate. Their performance is relatively similar in Adobe, the Intel is marginally faster, but there's little in it. Where the Intel will benefit you, however, is that is power consumption is in line with the cheaper CPU, and in some programs even uses less power than that. The X4 955 AMD CPU is very power hungry and will add a substantial chunk to your electricity bill if your PC spends a long time rendering. (Approximately $10 a year if only used at load for 2 hours a day)
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22. May 2009 @ 16:08 |
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I don't mind spending the extra I guess.
So sounds like I should go with the Intel Q9550 huh?
Do I need any special CPU Cooler or does it come with one?
Will the graphics card, case, and hdd stay the same as the other build?
I have never heard of Corsair.
Thanks for everyone's time. I am open to other opinions. Like I said, I am not in a great hurry.
Thanks again.
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22. May 2009 @ 16:13 |
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I think you should, but there seems to be some controversy regarding the choice of Intel CPUs on forums these days, I don't see why.
All of the CPUs mentioned come with a sufficient cooler. Aftermarket ones are easy to install, quieter, and allow overclocking.
The GPU, HDD and Case are unaffected by the choice of these three components.
You are in the distinct minority for Corsair, they are a VERY popular company for PSUs and RAM as their quality is outstanding.
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22. May 2009 @ 16:21 |
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I notice that the Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail is $10 bucks more.
Are these better than the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield
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22. May 2009 @ 18:07 |
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Yes, but to use one of those you need a much more expensive motherboard, you need DDR3 RAM, and you will also need a more powerful PSU, those things EAT power and also push up your power bill considerably. They are very fast, but ultimately, 'high end' hardware, which a 700USD budget does not justify.
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24. May 2009 @ 18:51 |
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So should go with the Intel Q9550?
Do I need any special CPU Cooler or does it come with one?
Will the graphics card, case, and hdd stay the same as the AMD 810 build?
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26. May 2009 @ 00:35 |
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Go with the Q9550
The processor does come with one, but an aftermarket cooler is better for the long run, is easier to install, and allows overclocking just like sam said.
The same case, gpu, and hdd are fine
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26. May 2009 @ 00:44 |
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Yes, I'd choose the Q9550 over any of them, for its value and efficiency. It will come with its own cooler, which is adequate but not exemplary.
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26. May 2009 @ 13:20 |
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26. May 2009 @ 14:24 |
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What would you recommend for a aftermarket heat sink for the Q9550?
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