Need help on building a computer for video editing around 1.5k

[ime2195]

My first thread in this forum 😀. Im looking to build a system for video editing that runs around 1.5k. I mostly use adobe afterfx cc 2014 and adobe premiere pro cc 2014. I need one that can render the video as fast as possible because my current pc renders too slow.I mainly edit HD videos. Please suggest me some good builds.I don't know much about choosing computer parts so please be specific thanks.I did a lot of research but what confused me is that some say that processor is more important than the graphics card and vice versa. So please explain to me which one is more important when it comes to rendering video and video editing in general.
Thanks in advance

 

[smorizio]

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($154.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1472.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 00:46 EDT-0400

 

[smorizio]

with some programs you need both a good cpu and a good gpu. with video editing the program using the gpu for the rendering. in the build i made have extra ram and a larger ssd to fit a few programs on it.

 

[sparestuff]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4nXVLk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4nXVLk/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($154.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1434.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Slightly altered build from smorizio, this has a better cooler and graphics card, I changed the case because this one is pretty good. This will be good for editing and gaming at high/ultra settings, especially if you overclock the cpu and gpu.

 

[smorizio]

sapre any reason your trying to shoe horn a full size atx mb and a larger gpu into a smaller case for very little savings??? for first time builders having a slightly larger case is easier to work with.

 

[ime2195]

Thanks a lot @smorizio and @sparestuff, i got some questions, is it worth it to save up a little more to go for a 2K-2.2K build?Is it gonna make a significant difference ? If that is the case then is this a good build (I saw you guys did it on partpicker so i try doing one on my own):
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/khYRqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/khYRqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($563.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X Blue ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1978.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 01:39 EDT-0400

Do we need a full atx tower for better air flow ? Is the SSD important ?
Thanks once again!

 

[zeyuanfu]

I actually would do something like this for 2000$:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($597.82 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($76.28 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($222.37 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($248.02 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.78 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($370.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($90.08 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.80 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.93 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($105.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2016.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 10:26 EDT-0400
The build is faster overall as the RAM is faster and the gPU is of WAY better quality.

 

[smorizio]

the newer i7 and ddr-4 ram may get you in real life 10-15 percent faster system. right now there not to many online reviews of head to head shoot outs to post. on 1150 mb and cpu there only so many pci lanes. on the 1150 it easy with every device on the mb now to use up all the pci lanes. the 2011 and the 2011-e with the right cpu has 40 pci lanes. for video and storage.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Check:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-5960x-haswell-e-cpu,3918.html

 

[logainofhades]

Don't really need the 5930k, go with the 5820k instead. Only real difference is the extra PCI-E lanes that you are not even using. Also, increased storage, since HD video eats storage fast. Put the drives in Raid 5 for some protection, should 1 drive fail. I also chose 32gb of ram. The extra ram will be beneficial to what you are using the system for. This is also up closer to the $2.2k line.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($383.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($71.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.00 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Total: $2182.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 10:55 EDT-0400

 

[zeyuanfu]

Nice build, but Twin Frozr cards have some sort of issue... I'd get the Asus Strix 970 for the same price.

 

[RazerZ]

Nice build, but Twin Frozr cards have some sort of issue... I'd get the Asus Strix 970 for the same price.

What issue do they have?

For the same price I'd get the tri cooled Gigabyte version.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Some people on the forum and in reviews say that the cards have some sort of coil whine problem...

 

[RazerZ]

EVERY card has a chance of coil whine.

 

[zeyuanfu]

They do? It seems that MSI's cards are more prone to it...

 

[RazerZ]

Nope, really the only cards I would avoid is EVGA's ACX version. They had some serious qc issues this time around. They had a missaligned heatsink and then came up with the excuse that the gpu die was supposed to cover two out of the three copper pipes...

 

[zeyuanfu]

Is it ACX or ACX 2.0?

 

[RazerZ]

ACX. The ACX 2.0 isn't worth getting imo since there are much better coolers for $10-$20 more.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Like what? Strix? Windforce?

 

[RazerZ]

Windforce, Twin Frozer V, Strix.

 

[tiny voices]

Nope, really the only cards I would avoid is EVGA's ACX version. They had some serious qc issues this time around. They had a missaligned heatsink and then came up with the excuse that the gpu die was supposed to cover two out of the three copper pipes...

100% agree. The brand of the card has nothing to do with coil whine. It is only dependent on the batch of raw components used to construct the card. Sometimes a batch comes in that will whine for one company, then the same might happen for another company.

Brand has nothing to do with coil while.

 

[zeyuanfu]

OK, but how are the other coolers better? They look all the same to me (except for Gigabyte's Windforce 3x).

 

[tiny voices]

The 970 is not a very hot running card so honestly, ANY card is fine. none are really leaps and bounds better. Even the blower cards work VERY well and have great headroom for overclocking.

I'm looking to get a 970 here in a little while and I will be buying a blower card more than likely.

 

[zeyuanfu]

I would think aftermarket coolers offer a bit more OC headroom than blowers.

 

[tiny voices]

Actually, not always. The best overclockers for the 780, 770, and most of the 600 line were the Nvidia reference cards. The cooler really doesn't affect overclocking that much. the card itself is what matters.

My blower 660ti's overclock almost 100mhz more stable than any other non-reference cards I have seen.