First Custom Build (Video-Editing, Gaming)

[supersebey]

Hello everyone!

I don't know much about computer parts so it would be very helpful if you gave me some advice on the following question.

So I recently decided I want to build my first computer even though I am very new to this topic. I want a good computer that can handle HD-Video Editing (Sony Vegas or Pinnacle Studio -not too intense-, not AE) and play maybe some games (only stuff like Minecraft or Gmod). Here is the build I came up with:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39gqp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39gqp/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39gqp/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Inwin GT1 Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $822.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-14 12:22 EDT-0400)

That is really all the money I have at the moment and I cannot purchase anything more expensive than 850$.

I am really not sure enough if the GPU and CPU will be good enough for video-editing and I wanted to know if I could get anything better than this build with the money or maybe save money somewhere. I am open to suggestions and hope to find some good advice. Thank you!

 

[coolcole01]

For the money this set up will be great its actually very balanced the fx 8350 is more then fine for what your talking about and will max out thr hd 7870 just fine.

 

[maurelie]

Hi, i did a little revision on your build,
-Changed the motherboard. The 990 chipset will allow you better and more stable overclocking and SLI/Crossfire
-Changed the PSU. 550w will be enough for your system, and the XFX 550 is much better than the Corsair's CX unit.
-Changed the RAM. Found a cheaper one with almost same performance as the Corsair's
-Changed the CPU cooler. The Evo is a little bit better than the Plus version.
-Changed the GPU. 7870 and the R9 270 are essentially the same cards, but the R9 270 was cheaper.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($178.60 @ Newegg)
Case: Inwin GT1 Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $806.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 05:37 EDT-0400)