[SOLVED] Is it worth it to upgrade my custom video editing build from 2013?

[Nick773]

Hey guys,

Back in 2013 I built a beginner video editing computer. It has served me well until a couple years ago when it became noisy and could barely run Adobe Premiere. My wife wants me to buy a brand new desktop and ditch this one.

Below is the build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cpjp8d

Do you think there is any saving this computer? Would upgrading it cost me more than buying a brand new desktop?

If I keep it, what do you suggest I replace some of the parts with?

Budget: $700.
Use: Video editing

Thank you,
Nick

 

[terry12]

Buying a brand new PC is recommended. I usually change my PC after five. You have been using your PC for about eight years and that's too using heavy softwares like Adobe Premiere.

 

[Nick773]

Thanks for the advice!
Are any of those parts worth selling? Or should I just toss it?

 

[USAFRet]

Not a lot you can keep from that.
The 120GB 840 EVO can serve as the cache drive and plug in space for your Adobe applications.
That's about it.

Everything else would be replaced.

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks for the advice!
Are any of those parts worth selling? Or should I just toss it?

You could use that system and the HDD as a backup location. Because you DO need a full backup of any data you don't wish to lose.

 

[Nick773]

Thanks guys!

Now I'll have to tell my wife that she was right...

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks guys!

Now I'll have to tell my wife that she was right...

Dude...she is ALWAYS right.

But yes, you need a new system.

 

[Zerk2012]

Thanks guys!

Now I'll have to tell my wife that she was right...

Over budget but would be a good upgrade.
You can use the old SSD for a scratch drive the the old HDD for backup.
Reusing the old case and using the stock intel cooler would save a few bucks.
You would also need to get windows 10.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $159.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 35.14 CFM CPU Cooler | $31.30 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte B460M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $94.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-2400 CL15 Memory | $134.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Samsung 840 Series 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | Purchased For $0.00
Storage | Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $59.99 @ Best Buy
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | Purchased For $0.00
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $42.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB Video Card | $199.99 @ B&H
Case | Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $48.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $54.94 @ Newegg
Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer |-
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $828.17
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-14 17:40 EST-0500 |