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new build for video editing

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Steve3596

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1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.

Most importantly is this rig will be primarily used for video editing. Hoping to be able to
process multiple HD video feeds for multi-cam editing. Will need a blu-ray burner.

2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread

In the range of $2,000

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.

United States

4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.

Intel, WD

5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.

none

6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.

Yes, but emphasis of threads have been for gaming, not video editing

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.

default speeds, due to fact I am unfamiliar with overclocking and wouldnt trust myself

8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.

not important

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?

as soon as possible

10. Don't ask for a build configuration critique or rating if you are thin skinned.

go ahead and rip me to shreds, Ive only built one computer before, a HTPC at the $700 price point, so im embarking in new territory in price.

I already have a copy of windows 7 professional (my school offers them for free to students) so that doesnt need to be accounted for
 
 
just wondering, although I have been partial to intel, my previous build was an AMD so im not totally against it, would it be worth it for a six-core processor from AMD as opposed to the lynnfield?
 
Yes, The i7 860 and AMD 1055T butt heads and the 1055T is less expensive. Also, if you're willing to use Samsung drives, you can save about $10 per drive.
 
David's build looks pretty good.

I would say like to add that if you don't use Adobe Premier CS5, then you don't really need a fancy GPU.

For the storage setup, you will want to put the OS and apps on the SSD, your scratch files on one HDD, your source material on the second HDD, and the final output to the third HDD.
 
mfenn said:
For the storage setup, you will want to put the OS and apps on the SSD, your scratch files on one HDD, your source material on the second HDD, and the final output to the third HDD.
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Agreed! CS5 really is best for what he wants to do though. Layering of content and instant playback is nice through Mercury.
 
Steve3596 said:
just wondering, although I have been partial to intel, my previous build was an AMD so im not totally against it, would it be worth it for a six-core processor from AMD as opposed to the lynnfield?
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You can use this link to compare the CPU's you can also change the CPU's with any other in the database.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/147?vs=108

Overall the above suggested build look pretty good.

Only things I'd change would be the case and maybe get a better cooler for the CPU as the intel stock one works but kinda sucks. If your gonna be doing alot of encoding, etc your chip will get on the toasty side.

As far as case goes you want something that is cosmeticaly pleasing to you....But the most important thing is good airflow.

Something like this one as it's got a basic look and good airflow http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215&cm_re=690ii-_-11-119-215-_-Product
 
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Adobe CS5 suite, will not be cheap. But the OP is a student, so perhaps thru his school, he can get it at a reasonable cost (but you still looking at around $800 or so)
 
thanks for the help again guys, I actually work for our schools concert hall, so a lot of my editing will be mixing together multi-camera events. We do have CS5 suite so that is not an issue, I basically was given a budget of up to 2,000 dollars to build a rig that can handle the editing that is necessary for the events. So money isnt really an issue since the 2,000 has been budgeted in. Thanks again for all the help, im definitely taking down all of the input.
 
Steve3596 said:
thanks for the help again guys, I actually work for our schools concert hall, so a lot of my editing will be mixing together multi-camera events. We do have CS5 suite so that is not an issue, I basically was given a budget of up to 2,000 dollars to build a rig that can handle the editing that is necessary for the events. So money isnt really an issue since the 2,000 has been budgeted in. Thanks again for all the help, im definitely taking down all of the input.
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It looks like you'd have some room to expand on the suggested items still. Maybe bump the cpu up to the i7 870 only $10 diff at newegg and comes with free game until the 30th 🙂

So how will you be inputing the video? Firewire? Didn't see any mention of how you planned on getting video into the system you wanna build.

The above suggested Motherboard doesn't have Firewire if you are planning on using it to get video into the system.
 
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all of our cameras are sony cameras using memory sticks, I was planning on just getting one of those multi-card readers and using it.
 
Keep in mind Steve that the Student versions of Adobe's software are strictly for PERSONAL use and are in no way legal to install on a public computer, nor are they for use in production (unless you get the High School Version, but the "personal usage" regulation still exists). You will need the full $1800 ($1698.99 on newegg) Production Premium for that workstation.
 
bruceb said:
Adobe CS5 suite, will not be cheap. But the OP is a student, so perhaps thru his school, he can get it at a reasonable cost (but you still looking at around $800 or so)
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Student versions of the software are $350 (for College) and $400 (for High School) and the high school license can be used for production use, but only if YOU exclusively use it. How likely it is Adobe will catch this is unknown, but it is in fact strictly ILLEGAL for someone else to operate the software under that license.
 
Davidh373 said:
Student versions of the software are $350 (for College) and $400 (for High School) and the high school license can be used for production use, but only if YOU exclusively use it. How likely it is Adobe will catch this is unknown, but it is in fact strictly ILLEGAL for someone else to operate the software under that license.
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Well, not "illegal" but definitely against the EULA. It sounds like the school already has a license for CS5 though.
 
There is now way of Adobe or any other software company knowing, who, installed the program, who bought the license or who is logged on, or who is actually using the keyboard / mouse / program.
 
Right, but the fact remains that it is still "ILLEGAL". Therefore he can't do it, and nor can his School. If the school has the license it's all good but people should know what they're getting into. Adobe does check licenses on occasion, especially with schools and will crack down if they catch you. It's just like licensing music. When I was in middle school a man from a music licence dealer decided to pop on by and check the school across town. The School got sued for having photocopies with no actual copies to back them up, so the teacher got fired, nobody won. Lesson: don't do stuff you shouldn't be doing.
 
just got back from meeting with my adviser at work, said that the department does have a license for the program, so that isn't an issue. I'm thinking of going with the original recommendation and sticking with the WD drives, and change to the coolermaster chassis and i7 870 considering I have the money in the budget. Should I get a different CPU cooler? If I'm not overclocking it then is it necessary? I do have extra money in the budget, would it be beneficial to upgrade to an LGA 1366 processor? If so what mobo would you recommend?
 
Definitely not for things like Adobe, They are mostly for AutoCAD and some other 3D apps, but consumer cards will get the job done.
 
Stay with nvidia cards for video editing since ATI has apparently given up on gpu computing. There are a ton of CUDA based editing apps but about 3 for ATI stream.

What is the final output resolution and format ?
 
Steve3596 said:
Should I get a different CPU cooler? If I'm not overclocking it then is it necessary?
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The stock cooler will function fine for normal everyday use....But under heavy cpu loads the stock coolers tend to let the cpu get on the toasty side. Don't need to divert alot of budget money to replace the stock cooler maybe $30 or so.

Steve3596 said:
I do have extra money in the budget, would it be beneficial to upgrade to an LGA 1366 processor?
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For your intended use I doubt it would be of much benefit.

Don't the sony cameras have firewire output on them
 
thanks again for all your help guys, man do I love this site. Yea the sony camera's have firewire out, but we do also have some point and shoot camera's such as the cybershot t90 used for photography and short video clips that dont support fire wire, so I figured I would cover my bases with a multicard reader.
 
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