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| 1220792 | 2011-08-03 09:52:00 | Hey guys, It's been nearly 4 years to the day that I first posted in this forum asking for PC building help. You were all so helpful last time, so hopefully you'll be able to give me some good advice again! I've been getting into video editing with the Panasonic HS700 video camera that records in full HD 50p (at about 28mbps). My old system is starting to struggle so I thought it was time to upgrade. Here is the setup I'm thinking of changing to: Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme4 CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 SC HDMI Dual-DVI 1280MB RAM: Not sure? I would preferably want 8 or 16GB? Suggestions? I have a 720W Enermax Infiniti PSU, would this suffice? Would these components be compatible with each other? Please feel free to give me your opinions. My main purpose for this system would be for video editing (Premiere Pro and Sony Vegas Pro) and motion graphics (After Effects). Cheers, Aonghas |
aonghas (12649) | ||
| 1220793 | 2011-08-03 10:06:00 | Sounds alright to me, but dont forget to get 64 bit if you get 8 / 16 GB. Looks like you made the right choice with the programs you listed. Both have 64 bit versions by the looks of it. Too bad the cam doesnt have firewire tho | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1220794 | 2011-08-03 10:13:00 | Thanks for your reply Speedy Gonzales! I wasn't sure if the GTX 580 was worth the extra ~$250, but I was considering maybe getting another 570 in SLI in future if I needed to? Also any suggestions for RAM? Thanks heaps |
aonghas (12649) | ||
| 1220795 | 2011-08-03 10:23:00 | Wouldnt have a clue about the ram sorry. I dont even know whats available with DDR3. I'm not using DDR3 yet (but will be soon). When I build another system This looks pretty good / cheap for 8 GB (www.edencomputers.co.nz). Altho its probably a bit far from you (If youre not in Mt Eden) |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1220796 | 2011-08-03 10:57:00 | I'm thinking about getting the G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 PC12800/1600MHz CL8 2x4GB (F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM) Does anyone have any opinions about this? I just thought the latency of CL8 would be better than the CL9 ones? |
aonghas (12649) | ||
| 1220797 | 2011-08-03 11:31:00 | That GSkill is a good choice. I don't see the need for more than a 570 for what you're after, either, only for high-res gaming. | inphinity (7274) | ||
| 1220798 | 2011-08-03 12:07:00 | Thanks inphinity! Is there anything else I need to buy...? I feel like I'm missing something. Any suggestions for any good large cases with USB ports on the front? | aonghas (12649) | ||
| 1220799 | 2011-08-03 12:11:00 | I'd just like to point out that ASRock stuff sucks. Get a Proper mobo from Asus or Gigabyte. Have you checked the psu as well. Ie good brand etc :pf1mobmini: |
icow (15313) | ||
| 1220800 | 2011-08-03 12:32:00 | I have a friend who is into video composing/editing big time, he has been doing some research on a new setup. On the research he has done, he was recommended and is getting the GTX580, big money but great for the job apparently. I dont know how much difference the extra stream processors etc on the 580 would make compared to the 570. His cpu/mboard specs are pretty much identical to what you have stated athough has been told there is a bug in the Z68 and P67 Mboards when it comes to RAID, I cant remember what the issue was or even how much it effected it - he plans on striping (RAID 0) 4 x 2Tb drives to get the capacity he wants. If you are planning to use RAID, it may pay to look into whatever this bug was first. Sorry I cant be more helpful on what the problem related to. As for RAM, I'm guessing you are going 64bit, so the more the better. CL8 is faster than CL9, I dont think the average user would notice it, but with the grunting your machine will be doing, you may notice the difference. I really havent compared the two to know, just what I have read (which isnt always reliable). Good luck with your new machine, it sounds great. |
Iantech (16386) | ||
| 1220801 | 2011-08-03 12:48:00 | I'd just like to point out that ASRock stuff sucks. Get a Proper mobo from Asus or Gigabyte. Have you checked the psu as well. Ie good brand etc :pf1mobmini: Is that just a personal opinion? I've read good things about this motherboard though. Apparently the layout for the equivalent ASUS had a few design problems. My PSU is a 720W Infiniti Enermax, I'm hoping that's okay? Iantech: thanks for your contribution. Does your friend know what case he is getting? That sounds like a beefy HDD storage setup! |
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