Video Editing build with i7-5820K + Dual Display Port Graphics card for under $1600

[aleks77]

Need some help putting together a photo/video editing PC. I am set on the i7-5820K CPU, i have one U2515H monitor and will be buying a second one. To run it at optimal resolution it has to be plugged into a Display Port, so i need a Graphics card with dual display ports. Also need good Wifi and USB 3.1.

Budget is around $1500-$1600USD. So far i have;

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rN9G99
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rN9G99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($364.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE/U3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($186.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1723.91

I want to run SSD , but not sure if i should bother with RAID, or do single SSD for operating system/video apps and a HDD for working files/etc. So im a little over budget, what can i downsize in? Im not 100% sure on the video card choice either...

Thanks guys!!

 

[Aleszandro143]

Hey aleks77,
Starting with the SSDs, I suggest using a single SSD for OS and others and HDD for files. Saves money and is more reliable than Raid 0.
I suggest downsizing on the motherboard, you can get better motherboards for a cheaper price
such as:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132516&cm_re=X99_3.1-_-13-132-516-_-Product
Will save you around $150. Then I'd think that it would be fine. 970 will, work and is more efficient, but if yo ucan keep the same price. I'd suggest putting the 150 you save into the GPU so you get a 980 such as a Asus Strix, or even better an EVGA FTW, or Gigabyte G1 Gaming Windforce. These will be a lot more helpful for video editing. 980 has a lot more horsepower for video editing and has full 4GB Vram while 970 has effectively 3.5GB, 500MB is slower than the rest.

 

[aleks77]

I need a motherboard with wifi, unless a seperate wifi card is a better choice?

Hey aleks77,
Starting with the SSDs, I suggest using a single SSD for OS and others and HDD for files. Saves money and is more reliable than Raid 0.
I suggest downsizing on the motherboard, you can get better motherboards for a cheaper price
such as:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132516&cm_re=X99_3.1-_-13-132-516-_-Product
Will save you around $150. Then I'd think that it would be fine. 970 will, work and is more efficient, but if yo ucan keep the same price. I'd suggest putting the 150 you save into the GPU so you get a 980 such as a Asus Strix, or even better an EVGA FTW, or Gigabyte G1 Gaming Windforce. These will be a lot more helpful for video editing. 980 has a lot more horsepower for video editing and has full 4GB Vram while 970 has effectively 3.5GB, 500MB is slower than the rest.

 

[Aleszandro143]

A WiFi card would be cheaper, that motherboard has the same, but slightly reduced features than a X99 Deluxe and is cheaper. I recommend a Wifi card if you want to reduce the cost and get a better GPU. But if you are fine with the GPU then keep the X99 Deluxe, it is still a beautiful and great board.

 

[aleks77]

Which GPU do you recommend if i have extra $150, so around $460. I need dual display port, and maybe CUDA for premiere?

 

[Aleszandro143]

You should be able on Black Friday to buy a GTX 980 without any problems, this will give you the best power. 3 DP ports and a lot of CUDA plus it itself is just powerful as a GPU in general for the Price

 

[aleks77]

There are so many 980s out there, i know you mentioned the EVGA but there are multiple options in that brand too. Any specific card to get / avoid? Thanks!

Oh ya purchased the motherboard you recommended on Black Friday for a great price! First piece of the system. Thanks!

 

[Aleszandro143]

I would suggest either a GTX 980 Gigabyte G1 Gaming, triple fans. Quieter runs cooler and good overclocking headroom with a giant heat sink. Otherwise I would recommend a EVGA FTW GPU.
Links:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125696&cm_re=GTX_980-_-14-125-696-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487148&cm_re=GTX_980-_-14-487-148-_-Product
They both run quiet, have good OC headroom and have little problems. Now it is just up to you. But I would go gigabyte for the cooler operation

No problem, do you think you can send me some pics later of the system, I think it'll look awesome.

 

[aleks77]

I can get the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card, for same price as the gigabyte G1, on sale right now in Canada. Also the GIGABYTE GV-N980G1 GAMING-4GD GTX 980 4GB is only $20 more for me in Canada is this a good step up?

evga:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487079&AID=10657534&PID=3938566&SID=&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

gigabyte:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125682&AID=10657534&PID=3938566&SID=&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

 

[Aleszandro143]

Yes it is a great setup, both will do the job quietly and efficiently, now it just comes to which one you like, since it is cheaper, go EVGA otherwise if you want some OC headroom, go gigabyte