Build Suggestions

[ScottAD]

I ignorantly posted in the wrong forum so I am posting here, properly now.

So work is allowing me to build a PC for us to render videos for training purposes. We'll be using Adobe Creative Cloud suite for editing all the things! This is within the USA and build will happen within 2 weeks. May or May not overclock but if it will help with rendering then yes I will. Have all the peripherals and software in a separate budget.

I had this picked out but I am open to suggestions;
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PfLJCJ

Budget for the PC is around $800, I have a little wiggle room. Doesn't need to be pretty just needs to chew video up quickly.

For those not wanting to click through;
Processor - 4790K
Cooler - Old reliable 212 EVO
MB - ASRock Z97 Pro4
RAM - G.Skill Ares DDR3 1600
Storage (a) - Sandisk Z400s 256GB
Storage (b) - Seagate 1TB 7200RPM
Case - NZXT Source 210
PSU - Corsair Builder 500W
Optical - Samsung SH-118CB

 

[Ken g6]

You shouldn't be building a PC for work. Unless the building is for training purposes, not the videos. Ideally you should get something from a major OEM with support.

Searching listings is hard on a phone but here's something: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16883101228

 

[ScottAD]

You shouldn't be building a PC for work. Unless the building is for training purposes, not the videos. Ideally you should get something from a major OEM with support.

Searching listings is hard on a phone but here's something: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16883101228

That just takes me to the flash sale.

When I created the business case I provided OEM options. That is not what operations chose.

 

[Ken g6]

OK, then. Either Operations is unwise, or they want you as a scapegoat if something goes wrong.

In that case:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: *Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: *Toshiba Product SeriesT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: *Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: *Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: *Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $798.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-04 22:53 EDT-0400

I would have gone with a 5820K if I thought I could have fit it in the budget, with an Nvidia video card to accelerate certain Adobe functions. But a 6700K will be better for preparations for rendering in Adobe anyway. You can overclock this, but if you do it's on your head if it fails.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

That just takes me to the flash sale.

When I created the business case I provided OEM options. That is not what operations chose.

He's saying you should be purchasing a pre-built PC from a major manufacturer (eg, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, etc) so that all support/warranty issues are their responsibility instead of yours. FWIW, I completely agree.

On top of that, you haven't provided an OS yet, and unless you intend to use Linux or an existing Windows license, that is additional cost that will need to be included. Factor in the time/hassle of rebates, assembling the PC, and installing the OS, and that OEM PC is suddenly a lot cheaper.

 

[ScottAD]

He's saying you should be purchasing a pre-built PC from a major manufacturer (eg, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, etc) so that all support/warranty issues are their responsibility instead of yours. FWIW, I completely agree.

On top of that, you haven't provided an OS yet, and unless you intend to use Linux or an existing Windows license, that is additional cost that will need to be included. Factor in the time/hassle of rebates, assembling the PC, and installing the OS, and that OEM PC is suddenly a lot cheaper.

I understood exactly what he meant the purpose of the business case is to provide a problem, we needed a computer devoted to video rendering, and viable solutions which I offered that included 2 pre-built PCs. The budget for software is separate as it will include a windows license, Adobe creative cloud for a year etc.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

What about a 8C/16T Xeon prebuilt PC for $700 shipped? You will need a video card, and SSD if you want, but you have $100 left to spend. On top of that the PC comes with a 5-year warranty from IT Creations.