Build Advice New Video Editing/Lightroom Build Critique and Advice

[FishingMike]

The last build I did was many years ago - it's based on an i7-3770 with 16GB of memory. At the time, it was a pretty powerful Lightroom/Photoshop build.

Looking to upgrade that for continued Lightroom/Photoshop use and also get something that can edit GoPro video at 4k. The current machine can do this but it is very balky and I have to use low-res proxies in the workflow.

Needs/Not Needs:

• Need a quiet machine. Computer sits in our family room and is on all the time. Currently use an Antec case and have been happy with it
• Need space for lots of drives. Current machine has 7 internal drives - 2 2.5" SSDs (boot drive and Lightroom Catalog/Previews) and 5 3.5" drives. Plan is to move the SSDs to NVME but keep the other internal drives
• Don't want any RGB or other bling
• Won't overclock
• Not a gaming machine
• Don't need the fastest/latest but something that will have legs for the next 5 years
• Would like to be about $1750

Thoughts on this part list?

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/p6q9Mb

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor ($310.88 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($131.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card ($434.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec P101 Silent ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS PLUS 850 Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1669.72

Thanks!

 

[Why_Me]

850w is overkill for that build. A 750w psu would more than suffice but tbh a 550w psu would do the trick.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6N...-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020199-na
Corsair RM750x (2021) 750W 80+ Gold Modular ATX Power Supply $119.99

Solid board with great reviews.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vv...a1700-motherboard-tuf-gaming-h670-pro-wifi-d4
Asus TUF GAMING H670-PRO WIFI D4 $179.99

https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-h670-pro-wifi-d4/

Several sites including this one have done reviews on this cooler and it's been a hit.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9T92FT/deepcool-ak620-6899-cfm-cpu-cooler-r-ak620-bknnmt-g
DeepCool AK620 Dual Tower CPU Cooler $64.98

https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...formance-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2021/13067.shtml

This cpu down below uses less juice and creates less heat while giving you similar performance.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XVRYcf/intel-core-i7-12700-21-ghz-12-core-processor-bx8071512700
Intel Core i7-12700 $325.00

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...12700-processor-25m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz.html

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[FishingMike]

Thanks Why_Me. I like the idea of the 12700 instead of the 12700K and yes, 850W is overkill. I thought I had changed that to 750W.
I've gone with the Z690 chipset because of the 6x SATA ports. The B660 only has 4 and I would prefer not to have to use an add-in card to get more.

 

[helper800]

That is a very good build for your use case. I would be remis not to show you something like this though:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor ($397.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger D OC Radeon RX 6600 XT 8 GB Video Card ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Case: be quiet! Silent Base 802 ATX Mid Tower Case ($179.90 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750x (2021) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1627.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-03-09 13:59 EST-0500

This case is nice and quiet while also allowing for better airflow than the Antec. A 13700 will remain useful for longer than something like a 12700/k because it is much more performant. For some reason the rx 6600 you chose is way overpriced. The aircooler I included is very good for the price and pretty quiet. Dropped you down to a very quiet and higher quality PSU.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

16gb Vram GPU and 24 core CPU for pure productivity focused performance:

The Steel legend Z690 has bios flashback feature for BIOS update. Asrock Taichi GPU for silent operation and no coil whine.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900K 3 GHz 24-Core Processor ($579.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 BK ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Steel Legend ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($142.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Taichi X OC Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB Video Card ($579.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1839.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-03-10 09:47 EST-0500

 

[FishingMike]

Wow. Thanks so much for the suggestions.
CPU - I think I'm getting convinced to lean into the i7-13700 with a Z790 mobo.
Case - There are just so many choices in cases that it's great to have the feedback from this forum. I like the specs of the bequiet! 802 case though it is expensive and I would have to buy additional cages for all my drives.
Cooler - when I did my last build, Noctua was the rage. Would I be better off with a NH-D15?
GPU - what would your recommendation be for a step up in the GPU moving over to the Nvidia lineup without getting crazy?

Again, I appreciate all the feedback from everyone.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

If the gpu is gonna do the heavy lifting in your tasks, go for the i7. But if you think the cpu would be used half as much, I would suggest getting the i9. Especially if you are not gonna overclock and want a quiet system.

The performance difference between the NH D15, deep cool AK620, and thermalright peerless assassin is close enough. You can't go wrong those choices. Get the cheapest option available to you.

Regarding gpu, the 3070ti is closest match performance and price wise.

The 4060 and 4070 are due to release this April, maybe wait n see. You might see good discounts on 3080 12gb after 4060/4070 launch...