$2000 - 2500 AUD gaming/video editing build

[MENBOONG]

Hi this is going to be my first gaming pc http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/menboong/saved/#view=L6pQzy this is the current build i've come up with its going to be used for gaming and video editing any changes/recommendations?

 

[fredfinks]

give us the list. we cant edit the list e.g. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/RkXCNG.

First off, get new series i7, z170 mobo & DDR4. Theres no reason to be opting for old series. What is this current wave of insistence to buy old hardware for the same price?

 

[ben001]

Hi this is going to be my first gaming pc http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/menboong/saved/#view=L6pQzy this is the current build i've come up with its going to be used for gaming and video editing any changes/recommendations?

Is there any reason going with two wireless adapter?. You could use some part of money on other components.

 

[Victorion]

I´d suggest this instead:
- Opted for the newer skylake tech - even if it doesn´t have 8 threads, performance is close in most programs
- Added lightning fast M.2 SSD (award winning 950 Pro from Samsung)
- Added ultrawide ips monitor that offers 2k resolution (GTX 970 can handle 2k)
- 150 AUS cheaper - if you want further upgrade - consider upgrading to GTX 980TI (programs that allows video rendering will benefit and for obviously gaming will allow for even better frames, higher settings and 4K )
- Dropped the wifi-adapters. Get a cable - and otherwise I hardly see a reason going for 2 adapters.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($355.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($52.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($184.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($125.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($289.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($479.00 @ Umart)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Monitor: LG 25UM57-P 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($259.00 @ Centre Com)
Total: $2070.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 19:18 AEDT+1100

 

[MENBOONG]

Hi this is going to be my first gaming pc http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/menboong/saved/#view=L6pQzy this is the current build i've come up with its going to be used for gaming and video editing any changes/recommendations?

Is there any reason going with two wireless adapter?. You could use some part of money on other components.

sorry didn't realize i had two on there was trying to choose between the two

 

[MENBOONG]

give us the list. we cant edit the list e.g. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/RkXCNG.

First off, get new series i7, z170 mobo & DDR4. Theres no reason to be opting for old series. What is this current wave of insistence to buy old hardware for the same price?

here the list http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/cmhnbv sorry i haven't really been keeping up with new parts

 

[MENBOONG]

I´d suggest this instead:
- Opted for the newer skylake tech - even if it doesn´t have 8 threads, performance is close in most programs
- Added lightning fast M.2 SSD (award winning 950 Pro from Samsung)
- Added ultrawide ips monitor that offers 2k resolution (GTX 970 can handle 2k)
- 150 AUS cheaper - if you want further upgrade - consider upgrading to GTX 980TI (programs that allows video rendering will benefit and for obviously gaming will allow for even better frames, higher settings and 4K )
- Dropped the wifi-adapters. Get a cable - and otherwise I hardly see a reason going for 2 adapters.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($355.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($52.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($184.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($125.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($289.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($479.00 @ Umart)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Monitor: LG 25UM57-P 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($259.00 @ Centre Com)
Total: $2070.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 19:18 AEDT+1100

thanks for the reply i would prefer ethernet over wifi as well but its just not possible with my current setup and i've tried powerline adapters but they just don't work well

 

[MENBOONG]

ok here is the updated list http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/4psRD3. Is there a big differnce in performance between the i7 6700k and the i5 6600k to warrant an upgrade

 

[Victorion]

thanks for the reply i would prefer ethernet over wifi as well but its just not possible with my current setup and i've tried powerline adapters but they just don't work well

Then just add a wifi adapter to my suggestion

 

[fredfinks]

is there a big differnce in performance between the i7 6700k and the i5 6600k to warrant an upgrade

I7 uses hyper threading. if your work software uses it (photoshop, encoding software), most probably yes, then big difference. Games dont, so no.

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

Dedicated media, dedicated OS, dedicated export, dedicated scratch drives are required for a video editing build. Anything less, and you're throwing money away.

is there a big differnce in performance between the i7 6700k and the i5 6600k to warrant an upgrade

I7 uses hyper threading. if your work software uses it (photoshop, encoding software), most probably yes, then big difference. Games dont, so no.

Photoshop don't benefit from an i7, but games do benefit, as i5 currently is a huge bottleneck in a few recent games.

 

[fredfinks]

What games are bottlenecking on an i5? (apart from arma3).

Also, since when does Photoshop not utilize hyperthreading?

 

[MENBOONG]

external hard drive for media, ssd for OS and internal hdd for export

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

Fallout 4, AC Syndicate, Arkham Knight, etc. People who still say i5's are equal to i7's for gaming, are wrong.

 

[fredfinks]

Show me an example where i5 at same speed is not within a few frames of i7. Fallout 4

 

[MENBOONG]

i might bite the bullet and upgrade to the i7 simply for the added performance for video editing

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

OP, what projects are you working on when you're editing? I can get you the most for your money.

Show me an example where i5 at same speed is not within a few frames of i7. Fallout 4

It's all over.

 

[fredfinks]

no, you show us. im calling you out. I could be wrong but onus is on you.

 

[MENBOONG]

OP, what projects are you working on when you're editing? I can get you the most for your money.

Show me an example where i5 at same speed is not within a few frames of i7. Fallout 4

It's all over.

nothing special right now just simple 1080p video edits and little bit of 3D

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

File sizes, and effects used? Do you know how to properly edit in 1080p? You want to transcode all media to DNxHD, smaller files, no quality loss, easier to edit with.

 

[fredfinks]

So whats up suzuki? ive got plenty of examples with no difference in games at same clock speed.

Youre full of shit. Its terrible advice, its significant savings people could be putting towards their video card.

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

So whats up suzuki? ive got plenty of examples with no difference in games at same clock speed.

Youre full of shit. Its terrible advice, its significant savings people could be putting towards their video card.

It's off topic. But are you really recommending an i5 over i7, for video editing?

 

[fredfinks]

no. Reread what you responded to when you came into this thread deriding the i5 for gaming.

Its not off topic. If youve seen it 'all over' thems pretty big words. Youre full of shit

 

[Victorion]

i might bite the bullet and upgrade to the i7 simply for the added performance for video editing

Bottomline is that i5-6600K is the sweetspot for lighter video editing/rendering tasks. Depending on the programs you may use (some programs use video rendering, others does it via cpu and benefits from number of available threads) you may gain a performance boost by i7-6700K. That doesn´t mean i5-6600K performs bad - in fact, i5-6600K are faster in alot of tasks than the i7-6700K.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/skylake-intel-core-i7-6700k-core-i5-6600k,4252-5.html


However, CPU isn´t the all deciding factor - ram and storage setup matters alot too.
If you´re opting for a faster chip, you rather want to look at the 5820k than the 6700k. They are similar priced and you get quad channel ddr4 vs dual channel, 15mb of cache vs 8mb.

If you´re serious about video/3D editing
You want a storage setup like this:

1) 250 GB SSD - For Windows + programs (M.2. SSD is recommended, 950 PRO from Samsung i.e.)
2) 120 GB SSD temp/scratch drive (any cheap will do, OCZ is often at a good price point)
3) 2 TB HDD for anything else. (look for 7200 RPM and 64 MB Cache)

 

[MENBOONG]

File sizes, and effects used? Do you know how to properly edit in 1080p? You want to transcode all media to DNxHD, smaller files, no quality loss, easier to edit with.

its gaming videos for youtube so minimal effects filesize depends on the video