Workstation Build for Work

[QuinnTheOnly]

I'm looking to build a 4K video editing machine for my work and I was wondering if there is anything anyone would recommend differently than what I have in my Newegg cart. (Below)

Thanks ahead of time for suggestions.

 

[sammy sung]

Well yeah, if you continued with this build I'd tweak a few things. Regardless, are you gaming at all with this build? Or strictly editing? What software will you be using?

 

[lodders]

I suggest you do a bit of research on the requirements of the software you are using.
For example, the video editing I do at home is processor intensive, but doesn't need a big GPU - it edits and plays perfectly even with only onboard graphics.
Many CAD workstations which do require professional 3D graphics use Quadro GPU, not gaming GPU.

Liquid cooling on a work machine? Are you sure this is more reliable than a fan and heatsink?

 

[QuinnTheOnly]

We use the Adobe CS6 Suite. This machine is strictly built for editing 4K video. I have personally ran Corsair closed loop systems for years without any interruptions.

400GB PCI SSD for Rendering and Scratch disk
250GB SATA SSD for Boot Drive
2TB HDD for Storage

 

[lodders]

Not sure I am on the right page here, but for CS6 it says that GPU is optional, for after effects ray tracing.
The GPU you have chosen is not on the list
https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/system-requirements.html?PID=2159997

 

[QuinnTheOnly]

Not sure I am on the right page here, but for CS6 it says that GPU is optional, for after effects ray tracing.
The GPU you have chosen is not on the list
https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/system-requirements.html?PID=2159997

I have replaced the 980 ti with a Titan X

 

[lodders]

What a nice spec you have there - wish I could afford a PC like that. Should be unbelievably fast for rendering etc

 

[QuinnTheOnly]

What a nice spec you have there - wish I could afford a PC like that. Should be unbelievably fast for rendering etc

It's for my department, not my money. lol Thanks for the help!

 

[Bearmann]

Here are some articles to double check your build:

https://www.pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-Adobe-Premiere-Pro-143/Hardware-Recommendations

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Adobe-Premiere-Pro-CC-Multi-Core-Performance-698/

There are other articles on the site which may be helpful too.

Your build looks good to me if an Intel Xeon E5-1680 V3 3.2GHz Eight Core is not in the budget.