So I haven't played any games for at least a couple years now. I've tried a few times, but they just don't interest me like they used to. I'm looking to upgrade, and my big question is: should I get a GPU? I use the computer mainly for video and photo editing - Sony Vegas, Lightroom and Gimp, and I dabble in 3d editing like Blender. And the PC is for transcoding, running Plex, and basically as the central media hub in the house.
I know that a good GPU would help Blender immeasurably, but say that I only use it occasionally, and am not convinced that I should spend extra money on the computer for it. Also - I would like the PC to be QUIET, a GPU would add noise, heat and use energy. I do need to be able to drive my two 2560*1440 monitors. So I think my main question comes down to: spending an extra few hundred for a 5820k and GPU, or stick to an i7 and integrated graphics.
The full survey:
1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Mainly video and photo editing - Sony Vegas, Lightroom and Gimp, and I dabble in 3d editing like Blender. And the PC is for transcoding, running Plex, and basically as the central media hub in the house.
2. What YOUR budget is.
Say $1200, but I would be happy to spend half of that. I'd like to buy at the sweet spot of cost / performance.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA, and I'm close to a Microcenter
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US,
Nope
5. IF YOU have a brand preference.
Nope
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts.
I have SSD, Hard Drives, a new 520 watt Seasonic Power Supply, monitors, case, software, etc. I just need to buy CPU, motherboard, memory, and maybe a GPU.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at defaultspeeds.
I will if it is worthwhile. But not necessarily.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
Two monitors: 2560*1440 each
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Now
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
No.
I know that a good GPU would help Blender immeasurably, but say that I only use it occasionally, and am not convinced that I should spend extra money on the computer for it. Also - I would like the PC to be QUIET, a GPU would add noise, heat and use energy. I do need to be able to drive my two 2560*1440 monitors. So I think my main question comes down to: spending an extra few hundred for a 5820k and GPU, or stick to an i7 and integrated graphics.
The full survey:
1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Mainly video and photo editing - Sony Vegas, Lightroom and Gimp, and I dabble in 3d editing like Blender. And the PC is for transcoding, running Plex, and basically as the central media hub in the house.
2. What YOUR budget is.
Say $1200, but I would be happy to spend half of that. I'd like to buy at the sweet spot of cost / performance.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA, and I'm close to a Microcenter
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US,
Nope
5. IF YOU have a brand preference.
Nope
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts.
I have SSD, Hard Drives, a new 520 watt Seasonic Power Supply, monitors, case, software, etc. I just need to buy CPU, motherboard, memory, and maybe a GPU.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at defaultspeeds.
I will if it is worthwhile. But not necessarily.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
Two monitors: 2560*1440 each
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Now
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
No.
