Question Which Inexpensive GPU for New PC Build for Audio Recording/Light Video Editing? (No gaming)

[drums1225]

Hello,

I'm building a fairly powerful new system for my home recording studio. Its main use will be multi-track digital audio recording with Cubase 12 and some light video editing using Powerdirector 365 (at least for now). Though I will be using a 49" Ultrawide monitor, I do not play games or watch movies on my PC at all, so I don't need a high end GPU.

I figure with my modest GPU needs, I can reasonably save myself some money in the GPU dept and still get a decent video card that will serve my purposes for several years (my 2 previous studio PC builds have each lasted over 10 years). If I thought the Intel onboard graphics would cut the mustard, I'd be very happy to avoid buying a discreet graphics card altogether, but that seems too good to be true.

Seeking some opinions on which direction to go.

Main System Components

• Intel Core i7 13700K
• Asus ProArt Creator z690 motherboard
• 64GB Corsair Dominator DDR5 RAM @ 5200mhz
• Corsair RM850x PSU
• 49" Samsung Odyssey Ultrawide Curved Monitor

Thanks for reading,
Chris

 

[ak195]

As far I know those I will recommend:
RTX 3050
GTX 1660ti or Super(If budget is little tight)
GTX 1080/1070 (If budget is little tight) [If you can go with used GPU - but not recommended from my side as most of them are used for mining)

 

[drums1225]

As far I know those I will recommend:
RTX 3050
GTX 1660ti or Super(If budget is little tight)
GTX 1080/1070 (If budget is little tight) [If you can go with used GPU - but not recommended from my side as most of them are used for mining)

Thanks! It's not that my budget is tight, I'm already nearly $3K into this build (including the monitor) but I just figured I could be a bit more conservative on the GPU spending.

 

[ttower2020]

Since you will not be doing anything with a GPU heavy load, I would recommend just getting a budget new GPU, such as the listed above RTX 3050 or GTX 1660ti/super. You could also look at the AMD options. I would stick with using a GPU, as having the CPU integrated graphics display will add load to the CPU and RAM. While this wont have a huge affect, it will still be there. The iGPU will possibly perform just how you need though, so you might get away with it. You can always just use the iGPU, and if its not up to par, put in a GPU later.

If you do want, you might also look into the 13900K for more cores, or the Ryzen 9 7900X as the competitor. You may also be fine with a slightly cheaper motherboard if you want to save some money there.

 

[SyCoREAPER]

I'd go 3060 over 3050. Only marginally more expensive, large bump in performance, and has more VRAM should you decide to have some desire for minor gaming or do anything that is moderately GPU intensive.

3060 is a huge leap over the 3050 for cheap. 3070 is a bigger leap in money but if GPU isn't that necessary I'd settle on the 3060.

 

[Avro Arrow]

Perhaps you might be looking at getting an older Quadro because that's what they were made for.

 

[Eximo]

RX6600 is the cheapest full featured GPU that won't have any problems.

Also Intel's A750 to consider.

GT1030 will get you a display, but then so will the Intel CPU. You might just try out the Intel iGPU before spending any money on something that will see limited use.



I agree though a Firepro or Quadro card might be worth it. They tend to have high numbers of display ports, which can be useful for workstation setups.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/m6H48d/pny-quadro-p600-2gb-video-card-vcqp600-pb



Also for your system memory, why pay for Corsair Dominator if you are sticking to nearly the base speed?

Have you considered the 13900? Or even the 13700? Not much savings, but they are much easier to cool.

You do not need an RM850x if you aren't planning for a high end GPU, RM550x would be plenty.

 

[KyaraM]

I would look into the Intel A750. From what I heard, it looks like it has some amazing encoding/decoding options. And with the newest drivers, it competes with the RX6600 and RTX 3060 in general performance, too. Plus, they cut the price and now it is priced similarly to the RX6600. All things combined sound like a good option to me.

 

[Eximo]

I would also question the need for a 240hz monitor. For creative work, you would be better off with a color accurate IPS panel rather than a top spec gaming monitor.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900 2 GHz 24-Core Processor ($575.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory ($287.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P5 650 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung Odyssey G9 49.0" 5120 x 1440 240 Hz Curved Monitor ($1305.61 @ Amazon)
Total: $2979.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-02-03 16:51 EST-0500

 

[Eximo]

Only $999

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j76p99/lg-49wl95c-we-490-5120x1440-60-hz-curved-monitor-49wl95c-we