Gaming/Video Editing PC

[dioriod]

I've decided that I finally want to build my first computer. Because I have never done this before, I could use some help picking out parts.

I am looking to build a PC for $750 (excluding monitor, mouse, keyboard, os) that is capable of doing heavy video editing and minor gaming on the side.

I plan to run adobe premier, photoshop, etc.

Thanks for your help!

 

[dioriod]

If possible could somebody tell me the pros and cons of an intel and amd based system?

 

[TopLuca]

Slightly above your budget , capable of gaming and Video editing thanks to the 8 core CPU and the 16gb of RAM.

If you're not able to pay the extra 50 bucks then you can drop the SSD or Get only 8gb of ram.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RRpwCJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RRpwCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.03 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $805.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-23 19:37 EDT-0400

 

[TopLuca]

Intel : Has better quality parts , stronger in single threaded applications like games however they cost more.

AMD : Weaker and slower , faster in multi-threaded apps like video editing . Overall a good match for a budget build like yours.

 

[dioriod]

would you recommend spending more to get the FX-8350?

 

[TopLuca]

would you recommend spending more to get the FX-8350?

You'll be able to easily overclock the 8320 on that motherboard.

I don't see the extra benefits of the 50 over the 20.

 

[Kohwali]

Heavy video editing and minor gaming? Wouldn't he be better off getting a NVIDIA card because CUDA is better with 3D applications and spending more on a CPU?

 

[TopLuca]

Heavy video editing and minor gaming? Wouldn't he be better off getting a NVIDIA card because CUDA is better with 3D applications and spending more on a CPU?

Hardware acceleration in video editing depends mainly on the Vram and the speed of the card , not all applications support CUDA.

CAD for example is an application that works better with AMD , The 8320 CPU should be fine in heavy video editing for the given amount of money.

Most open CL applications favor AMD for some reason , Adobe will run better on Nvidia however the performance difference in the competing cards from both companies are minimal.

 

[Kohwali]

I did some reading on the FX-8320 and it seems to be the best card for that budget.

And OpenCL applications should favor AMD cards because that's what they utilize! xD

As for OP's question on Intel vs AMD, watch this video: http://youtu.be/h14-9aeDyn4

If you do decide you prefer an Intel and NVIDIA build, this should do alright. It's Luca's build but I changed the motherboard, CPU, and GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($137.69 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $807.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-24 09:07 EDT-0400

 

[TopLuca]

I did some reading on the FX-8320 and it seems to be the best card for that budget.

And OpenCL applications should favor AMD cards because that's what they utilize! xD

As for OP's question on Intel vs AMD, watch this video: http://youtu.be/h14-9aeDyn4

If you do decide you prefer an Intel and NVIDIA build, this should do alright. It's Luca's build but I changed the motherboard, CPU, and GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($137.69 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $807.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-24 09:07 EDT-0400

What can be done is drop the i5 , get a Xeon . Go for a H97 Motherboard and spend more in the GPU department towards a 760 for example.