Computer Specs For Video Editing And Gaming PC

[thecowman-]

Hey, I am currently looking for some new components to fit into my computer. I want to be able to do light ish (6-8 tracks) of video editing, and some light gaming.

My current PC specs are:
- Intel i5 4440 Quad Core @ 3.1GHz
- AMD Radeon 6670 Graphics card
- 120GB SSD
- 1TB HDD
- Gigabyte H81M-S2PV Motherboard
- 620W PSU
- Coolermaster Hyper 103 CPU Cooler

These specs just aren't powerful enough, as I get a lot of lag when editing, and a 10 minute clip can take 1 hour + to render.
I have around £600 to spend on upgrades for my new PC

I have been looking at :
- I7 4790K CPU - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Core-i7-4790K-Socket-LGA-1150/dp/B00KPRWAX8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
- GTX 960 GPU - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Nvidia-Windforce-PCI-E-Graphics/dp/B00SKTF83W/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I am not sure if I would need a new PSU so please tell me if my upgrade would need me to get a new one.

Also in the budget, I need to buy a new piece of editing software. I was thinking about Sony's movie studio, but I'm not sure if that would be to basic or have enough features? (I need to be able to cut videos, add transitions, create text, output 720p videos)
Link: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudiopp

I have currently been using lightworks to edit videos, however this does not have all of the features that I need to use when editing videos.

So, to sum up...
- What components do I need too improve my computer/Are the components that I picked OK?
- Do I need a new PSU?
- Is Movie studio OK for what I need to use it for?

Thank you in advance for your help.
Tom

 

[pjgmaster]

Hey, I am currently looking for some new components to fit into my computer. I want to be able to do light ish (6-8 tracks) of video editing, and some light gaming.

My current PC specs are:
- Intel i5 4440 Quad Core @ 3.1GHz
- AMD Radeon 6670 Graphics card
- 120GB SSD
- 1TB HDD
- Gigabyte H81M-S2PV Motherboard
- 620W PSU
- Coolermaster Hyper 103 CPU Cooler

These specs just aren't powerful enough, as I get a lot of lag when editing, and a 10 minute clip can take 1 hour + to render.
I have around £600 to spend on upgrades for my new PC

I have been looking at :
- I7 4790K CPU - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Core-i7-4790K-Socket-LGA-1150/dp/B00KPRWAX8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
- GTX 960 GPU - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Nvidia-Windforce-PCI-E-Graphics/dp/B00SKTF83W/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I am not sure if I would need a new PSU so please tell me if my upgrade would need me to get a new one.

Also in the budget, I need to buy a new piece of editing software. I was thinking about Sony's movie studio, but I'm not sure if that would be to basic or have enough features? (I need to be able to cut videos, add transitions, create text, output 720p videos)
Link: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudiopp

I have currently been using lightworks to edit videos, however this does not have all of the features that I need to use when editing videos.

So, to sum up...
- What components do I need too improve my computer/Are the components that I picked OK?
- Do I need a new PSU?
- Is Movie studio OK for what I need to use it for?

Thank you in advance for your help.
Tom

Well, Without knowing the rating of the psu, I'd play it safe and say yes. Go for something between 650 watts to 750 watts gold rated preferably but Silver should do fine..

Now, for an editing pc you need to make it differ a little from a gaming pc in some aspects (Don't worry I'll list the parts in detail and why they are a good choice)

First, while core performance is great, sometimes more cores for this particular job is a good start..
an I7 5820k isn't all that much more expensive than the 4790k, sure it can only take 2 gpu's in SLI at the most without losing performance but do you really want to go further than that? 6 cores vs 4 for editing. Both are similar in quality core performance so the one with the most cores will be the best choice 5820k 6core vs 4790k 4core. I'd say the 5820k wins here.

However, going with the 4790k sounds tempting due to you already have the right Mobo for it.. But those extra cores plus DDR4 quad channel memory (that is supported with the 5000 series chipset) would be handy (ddr4 is a little costly though)

Normally Ram wouldn't be such an issue but for editing having that faster and newer memory that has additional channels is great.

That cooler should be able to take a 5820k (OC comfortably to 3.8 ghz should be a safe assumption, possibly higher)
So stick with that for now.

I'd bump that 960 up to a 970, they really perform a lot better and they are great for the money.

However, this is just a suggestion. If it is out of your budget range. Stick with your original suggestion with the 4790k and 960 as they will do a LOT better than your current setup anyway...


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1083254-REG/crucial_ct4k8g4dfd8213_32g_kit_udimm_8gx4.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153198
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127832
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130796

Just some idea's to help... By all means browse around and see if you can find better deals or something else around the same quality for a little less. Never hurts to double check. It'll run games pretty well.