HD/4K VIDEO EDITING BUILD (first build ever) - $1000 to $1500?

[JDotScott]

Hey all,

EDIT: I've expanded my budget and done a little more research, so this is my updated take on parts...

With tax returns and an extra paycheck coming in next month, I wanted to put together a solid rig for editing 4k footage out of a pair of Panasonic Lumix cameras (and possibly higher-end cameras in the future). It'll also be used for color grading via DaVinci Resolve.

I think this is a decent parts list, but I'd like a second opinion from the good folks here -- any advice for me?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($188.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: AOC q2963Pm 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($299.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1436.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-24 16:18 EST-0500

Thanks in advance!

 

[Kaisa_Sosa]

All looks good, only thing that I could see might help is if you could upgrade your CPU a little. But aside that its all good

 

[JDotScott]

All looks good, only thing that I could see might help is if you could upgrade your CPU a little. But aside that its all good

Thanks. Any suggestions on an alternate CPU that doesn't blow the budget? My understanding is that this Xeon is basically an i7 without the GPU, but I'm totally open to other options.

 

[Kaisa_Sosa]

All looks good, only thing that I could see might help is if you could upgrade your CPU a little. But aside that its all good

Thanks. Any suggestions on an alternate CPU that doesn't blow the budget? My understanding is that this Xeon is basically an i7 without the GPU, but I'm totally open to other options.

The Xeon you have is probably the best for your budget, as a more powerful one will cost a lot more

 

[JDotScott]

All looks good, only thing that I could see might help is if you could upgrade your CPU a little. But aside that its all good

Thanks. Any suggestions on an alternate CPU that doesn't blow the budget? My understanding is that this Xeon is basically an i7 without the GPU, but I'm totally open to other options.

The Xeon you have is probably the best for your budget, as a more powerful one will cost a lot more

Great, good to know... I'll probably up the CPU down the line. Thanks again!