Video Editing final spec

[treiz]

I dunno what the deal is with these forums, every time I sign up I never get the email confirm. I've had to resign up three times already.

Anywho, after some retooling I think I'm ready to buy. This will be primarily for Avid and Adobe Video editing.

I7 920
Noctua CPU Fan
Asus P6t Deluxe
Vista Ultimate (Avid Required)
Lian Li PC-B70
Corsair 1000HX
LG Blu Burner
PNY Quadro FX3800 (Avid Again)
OCZ Gold 12Gb
WD Raptor 150 x2
WD Cav Blk 1Tb

Let me know if you have any suggestions.

 

[gkay09]

Well that is a very good setup...But I don't think you would require a 1000W for that setup...
A good solid 650W like the Corsair 650TX would be suffice for that setup...
And WD Raptor 150X2 ???
Do you have it or planning to buy them now???
Instead I would suggest you get a SSD if you want high performance with good efficiency...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227395

Or have 4 WD Black in RAID 10 that would perform very well with high security to data...and you get high capacity too...

 

[sharken]

LOL

 

[treiz]

Good point, I forgot to downgrade the PSU when I changed up the mix. Saves me a hundred bucks!

I'm not sure if I need the Noctua for this setup, do you think the standard cooler for the I7 will suffice? or a cheaper one?

If I can save a little more I think I might go for the SSD. I still want to have a dedicated Raptor for media though.

 

[Proximon]

Yes the 1kw Corsair is a bit big in this build. Certainly the 650TX is more than enough.

I like the case. I have a somewhat similar Silverstone.

 

[treiz]

Decided to step down to the Monsoon CPU fan, but I'm still not sure if I even need more then the stock cooler. What do you think?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835702007

 

[gkay09]

Well are you gonna overclock ?
If yes, then get this...It would also perform very well...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

If no overclock then stick with the stock cooler...it is more than suffice...

 

[gkay09]

And if you are planning to buy parts from newegg, then look out for combo deals as they would save you some money....

 

[treiz]

Yeah, I'm all over these combos. I am planning on a modest OC, but I think I'm going to to wait on that.

$288 -i7 920
$396 -P6t Deluxe +Vista
$359 -Lian Li case +PSU
$385 -OCZ SSD
$204 -LG Blu
$839 -Quadro FX3800
$149 -OCZ Gold 12gb
$105 -WD 1Tb

 

[gkay09]

Hmm...the build looks complete now....

 

[treiz]

Thanks a lot for your input! I'm really happy with these choices. I think I will order in the morning.

 

[gkay09]

Glad I could help...

 

[treiz]

Parts are ordered. Is there a thread with tips for first time assembly?

 

[gkay09]

Well you could actually get videos from youtube on assembling...Check if that helps...

 

[Proximon]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-build-post-checklist

Not exactly a guide but some great don'ts.

Here's a recent build Maximum PC did with pictures. The parts are a disgrace for a site that is supposedly for enthusiasts, but the assembly bit is fine:
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/build_a_500_pc_play_crysis_40fps?page=0,0

As an instructional video this is OK. If you are using a third-party cooler don't use that much paste:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9O0FoXQFmI&feature=related

 

[warezme]

hmm, is there some sort of special acceleration you get from the Quadro for Avid? Just wondering, because if there isn't (and it would have to be significant to justify that cost) you could do with a much cheaper 295GTX or a pair of 285's, just wondering.

 

[Kill@dor]

Youtube rocks!! Nice set up ^_^

 

[treiz]

It figures, as soon as I buy the non-refundable FX3800 I find a site that has the better Quadro CX for nearly half price! >.<b

 

[treiz]

got the parts in and she's up and runnin!!! Thanks to all who helped!

I just realized how fast the shutter is on my DSLR, that pic above is with the computer on yet there's no blur on the CPU fan

 

[Proximon]

Very nice, sleek case