Basic 4K Video Editing system only....no gaming

[Trone]

Just want to edit 4K footage from a Sony FDR-AX1 4K camcorder using Sony Vegas Pro 12 which came with the camera. Any thoughts on building a budget system from scratch to edit and someday use a 4K monitor? Have a 2560 x 1440 monitor now. Don't do any gaming at all, just video editing in 4K now in place of HD for personal use.

 

[wshinn]

Ya iceclock thats a good system its close to mine - I have a AMD FX 9500 CPU. My only suggestion, if your able to, is speed up the ram to 1800 or 2100 for video editing. It helps speed up the buffer speed.

 

[iceclock]

good remark

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2i7df
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2i7df/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2i7df/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($162.95 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($529.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1530.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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with 16 gigs of ddr3 2133mhz

 

[Trone]

So when you guys do a build like what you have been showing me do you really order all the parts from the different suppliers? Or one could get Frys electronics to just price match if they have the item in stock.

 

[iceclock]

you can pricematch at frys that would work. i do beleive they have price matching

usually i just buy from one place and pricematch it.

 

[wshinn]

One other thing that I've found through research is that apparently video editing programs work better in windows 8 then 7. I will actually be receiving my new editing system Monday that I selected all the pieces for and had pugent systems put it together. The system has windows 8.1 on it.

http://professional-video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com and http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/windows-8-1-compatability.html will help with what I am talking about.

 

[Trone]

wshinn,

My son was telling me the same thing about using windows 8 for editing, though I haven't been one that cares for it after spending a bit of time on my wife's pc with windows 8.

Are you going to be editing 4k video with your new editing system? If so I would be interested in what you selected.

iceclock: I really appreciate you taking the time for all the different builds you have posted. Hoping to get started by this weekend with my system.......might just spurge for the GeForce GTX 780 Ti video card.😀

 

[iceclock]

excellent glad to help dude if u require more help im here

 

[iceclock]

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($162.95 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Tough Power 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($118.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1746.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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voila ;D

 

[Trone]

Speaking on the EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card, I might as well go for broke and get the overclocked version.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-03G-P4-2884-KR/dp/B00GMTGJIU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1386780957&sr=8-4&keywords=geforce+gtx+780+ti

 

[RazerZ]

Why not get a workstation graphics card instead like a quadro or firepro since you're not gaming?

 

[wshinn]

Yes I shoot with a canon 1D and capture everything at 4k. The depth of field at 4k is awesome. However, everything is down-ressed because the technology lagging behind the consumer world.

This will enable you to edit at 4k and render everything very quickly. This setup will also allow you to work with the Adobe CC line very effectively, including using the Red Giant suite in AE. By the way youll need atleast an 800W PSU for this.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige 60.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force Series 3 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($142.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1777.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I am also recommending an NAS array along with another HDD to accompany the SDD.

You'll need an 800W PSU if you choose SLI*

 

[veryoldfart]

Ice clocks build is nice but i think it's terribly lacking in space. 4k videos will eat through that 1tb pretty damn quick. I'd consider a bigger storage drive.

Check out the Seagate Desktop HDD.15 ST4000DM000 4TB. A bit slower @ 5900 rpm, but a great price. Got nice review in Tom's that you can read.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178338&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[veryoldfart]

Why not get a workstation graphics card instead like a quadro or firepro since you're not gaming?

Can you recommend info about the workstation vs "gaming" GPU's? My looking seems to show that workstation GPUs seem to fit into two categories: Quite inexpensive and scary costly. How useful are the lower end ones, and for a few more dollars would a high end gaming GPU (i.e. gtx780) provide the video editing type graphics needs for AfterEffects, etc?
As you can tell, I'm having a bit of trouble wrapping my brain around this issue.
Thanks

 

[Trone]

Why not get a workstation graphics card instead like a quadro or firepro since you're not gaming?

That was mentioned earlier in the thread, and the quadro cards are very expensive. I'll find out soon if the EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked 3GB Video Card will handle the work load from my Sony FDR-AX1 4K camcorder. I'm sure my son will do some gaming on it, maybe I'll get some interest in pc gaming having a good setup.

 

[iceclock]

is there a reason why u unselected my best answer i did help alot? lol just curious

 

[Trone]

Yes I shoot with a canon 1D and capture everything at 4k. The depth of field at 4k is awesome. However, everything is down-ressed because the technology lagging behind the consumer world.

This will enable you to edit at 4k and render everything very quickly. This setup will also allow you to work with the Adobe CC line very effectively, including using the Red Giant suite in AE. By the way youll need atleast an 800W PSU for this.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige 60.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force Series 3 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($142.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1777.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-11 13:11 EST-0500)

I am also recommending an NAS array along with another HDD to accompany the SDD.

You'll need an 800W PSU if you choose SLI*

wshinn, Thanks for sharing your setup. Full frame 4K is fantastic I would imagine with your Canon 1D!

 

[iceclock]

the 8core is nice yes but in video editing the 4770k still wins in speed.

 

[Trone]

is there a reason why u unselected my best answer i did help alot? lol just curious

I never selected an answer. Which one did you want me to select? I don't think I will use every item listed so thats why I never selected a best answer.

 

[iceclock]

u did select one yesterday someone unselected it lol, er choose whoever u find helped u the most.

😉 also if u require more help i am there.

 

[sportfreak23]

Isn't it weird that I can select iceclock as the best solution to make him happy?

Speaking of 8 cores, howabout we step it up a notch with a ivy bridge E setup haha

 

[iceclock]

lol thanks sports, ivy-bridge-e is nice but dual-8core xeons is monstar 😀

 

[Trone]

u did select one yesterday someone unselected it lol, er choose whoever u find helped u the most.

😉 also if u require more help i am there.

Maybe my son selected it and then unselected it. Will have to ask him.

 

[iceclock]

alright cheers. so finally whats ur set budget and will u take the i7 or amd?

 

[sportfreak23]

lol thanks sports, ivy-bridge-e is nice but dual-8core xeons is monstar 😀

alright cheers. so finally whats ur set budget and will u take the i7 or amd?

Obivously he's going with the xeon build now that you mention it 😍

 

[iceclock]

total lol. ya if u got 8k us to spend lol.