Photo editing/future proofing build

[lockrdg]

Hey all,

I'm ready to build a new PC that will be mostly for photo editing, some video editing, and a bit of gaming and everything else. I know that what I've configured is expensive, and while I'll spend the money, I don't want to waste money. I've also taken into consideration that this could last me for the next 5 yrs.

Here's the build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/HG79Cy

I may be totally off here, so I'll welcome any suggestions.

Thanks!

 

[Ethanh100]

Pretty powerful system. This build is pretty overkill for gaming, but if you need this kind of power for photo editing then I understand. Looks pretty good, however you dont have any storage besides the M.2 SSD.

Here is my revision:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6950X 3.0GHz 10-Core Processor ($1630.33 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($315.62 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.79 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($228.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($109.98 @ My Choice Software)
Total: $4643.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 17:01 EDT-0400

 

[logainofhades]

Price/performance wise, I think an 8 core CPU would be more appropriate, unless you are doing some very serious video editing, as means of income. Don't believe in such expensive motherboards either. Memory should be in a quad channel configuration as well. 1200w is totally unnecessary as well. Founder editions cards are overpriced. I would consider some extra mechanical storage. 512gb won't probably last too long. Store your photos and video, that you are not working on, there. I would do a raid 1, or 5, setup, just for some added protection, against data loss. Just add another matching 4tb drive, for the raid 5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6900K 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($1064.37 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A80 128.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($123.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Taichi ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($315.62 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($157.39 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($157.39 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($654.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.00 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.79 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($160.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($109.98 @ My Choice Software)
Total: $3881.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 17:08 EDT-0400

 

[lockrdg]

Hey guys!

Thanks for your suggestions! This is exactly what I was looking for. I have drives already so I didn't include them, but everything else is great!

Questions though:

1 - why is it important to fill up all 4 banks of memory, eg; 4x 8mb instead of 2x 16mb?
2 - I went 10 core to stay far ahead of the game. Given that I'm not primarily video editing (mostly photo editing), could a 6 core be sufficient or am I going to outgrow it quickly. I do a lot of HDR, textures, graphics and some stitching, so there is some render time involved.

Thanks!

 

[MadOver]

Price/performance wise, I think an 8 core CPU would be more appropriate, unless you are doing some very serious video editing, as means of income. Don't believe in such expensive motherboards either. Memory should be in a quad channel configuration as well. 1200w is totally unnecessary as well. Founder editions cards are overpriced. I would consider some extra mechanical storage. 512gb won't probably last too long. Store your photos and video, that you are not working on, there. I would do a raid 1, or 5, setup, just for some added protection, against data loss. Just add another matching 4tb drive, for the raid 5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6900K 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($1064.37 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A80 128.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($123.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Taichi ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($315.62 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($157.39 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($157.39 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($654.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.00 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.79 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($160.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($109.98 @ My Choice Software)
Total: $3881.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 17:08 EDT-0400

I would go with something like this but wouldnt SLI!
Just go with one 1080 which is more than enough for todays games.
If you feel the need for more GPU performance in the future, just sell the 1080 and get a next gen GPU.
Multi GPU performance is quite tricky, some games work, some dont. It's not worth it.