PC upgrade advice wanted - heavy video, media purposes.

[Poweredbysushi]

Hey.

EDIT: i live in sweden.

It's unfortunate to say that my old computer has broken down which my friend built for me, he suggested i ask for help on this site regarding components etc.
It's just my luck having this happen when i had a work opportunity etc.

I work withvmotion graphics and graphical designs so a good future proof computer that is able to encode videos at GREAT speed, aswell work with programs as after effects, cinema 4D etc without or minimal slowdowns etc.

My old computer is :
Striker ii formula 780i motherboard
Q6600 cpu
750W corsair tx psu
8800GT gpu.
Fractal design r3 xl case
2tb hdds x 2

Perhaps the psu, the case and the hdds can be reused?

I'm not into much gaming, just a tad bit. Any gpu that will let me play games like battlefield 3 at reasonable good fps.

Budget is no bigger problem AS long it gives me a good solid computer that fits my requirements at a reasonable price.

Would be great if it is quiet aswell. My current system sounds like an old car even with the case.

Thanks!

Edit: To answer questions below.
1000 US dollar ~
I'll be buying parts from Sweden
I have no brand preference. As long failure rate is low.
If overclocking will be easy and not make my fans go bananas, i will overclock.
As for resolutions, real real high. I only have two full hd monitors and i plan to get another one.
Planning to build this next week, i'm willing to wait if there something good comming out any time soon.


P.S sorry for bad grammar spellings etc. Wrote this with my ipad and the touch keyboard.

 

[Doclife]

Please answer the questions in the sticky thread regarding inputs for your project. Without those info, it would be hard to give you a good recommendation. I'll copy those questions here for your convenience.

PLEASE when you POST threads asking for input on system builds tell us...

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?

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


The above information IS NEEDED, in order that WE can help YOU make wise judgments on YOUR purchases :laugh:

 

[BofRA]

lol he answered 90% of those questions. Just not the format.

 

[Doclife]

CPU - Since you're into heavy video encoding/transcoding you'd want to use Intel's Quick Sync technology that built-in to the Sandy Bridge (SB) CPU. In addition, OC is easy with SB CPU so you would want to use either the i5-2500K or i5-2600K with the latter one cost about $100 more but you'd get 2 threads per core. Thus pick the i5-2600K only if you're heavy into multi-threading.

Motherboard - In order to take advantage of Intel's Quick Sync for faster video transcoding, you must use IGP (on-die video processor of SD's CPU) and the only way to do that currently is to use a H67 chipset motherboard. Unfortunately, you cannot OC much with the H67 chipset motherboard. P67 chipset motherboards does not have a video port out from the IGP; thus precludes you from using Quick Sync. You can; however, OC to your heart's content with the P67 chipset motherboards.

Your best bet is to wait for the Z68 chipset/motherboard release (May 11th 2011 is the rumor). Z68 chipset motherboards will allow you to both OC and utilize IGP at the same time.

I prefer Gigabyte motherboard since that what I have been using for the last 4 builds and they all work great without any problems. The oldest one is 10 years old and still running.

CPU Cooler - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 . This cooler is quiet, effective and reasonably priced.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-065-_-Product


MEMORY - Memory timings will not impacting CPU's performance, so don't spend your money on expensive , fast timings memory. Pick run of the mill DDR3 1333MHz from a reputable vendor (like G-skill, Corsair). Since memory is cheap go with at least 8GB (4GB x 2).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145315


VIDEO CARD - Since you're into light gaming a Radeon HD5770 (about $100 in the US) is more than sufficient (much faster than your 8800GT and draws a little less power).

PSU - Re-use your Corsair TX750

HDD - Re-use your HDD

CASE - Re-use your case

Good Luck with your build.

 

[betasub]

^ Doclife: FWIW, Intel gives the 2600k the "i7" prefix. Just to avoid confusion and OP trying to find an i5 version

 

[Poweredbysushi]

Hey. Thanks for the advice Doclife. I'll definitely look into the new z68 motherboards.

Any recommendations on what SSD to buy or is it unnecesarry ?

Thanks again

 

[wuliheron]

Doc's got the right idea I think. The i5 2500k is the best bang for your buck right now, amazingly faster then what you have, and even has built in video encoding. If you can wait a couple of months the new AMD bulldozer with 8 cores should be out in June, but it sounds like you don't really need an extreme system and need a replacement asap.

Assuming you don't need an extreme system and just want a great upgrade SSDs are good for moving around large video files and saving boot and loading times. The last generation sata II SSDs are a big improvement over HDDs and cheaper per gigabyte then the newer sata IIIs. At the very least I'd get a 60gb SDD for your operating system.

 

[Poweredbysushi]

Hi Wullheron. I dont need a replacement asap as long the wait will be worth it. Will programs like after effects etc utilize 8 cores etc? I'm looking for a replacement that will last me good for 3 years or more.

 

[Doclife]

^ Doclife: FWIW, Intel gives the 2600k the "i7" prefix. Just to avoid confusion and OP trying to find an i5 version

My bad. Thank you for pointing that out. It should be i7-2600K.

 

[wuliheron]

Hi Wullheron. I dont need a replacement asap as long the wait will be worth it. Will programs like after effects etc utilize 8 cores etc? I'm looking for a replacement that will last me good for 3 years or more.

The i5 will probably last a good 3 years, but for the best future proofing one of the new 8 core bulldozer or sandy bridge E is a better bet. Programs and games tend to add patches later for taking advantage of more cores. Some of newer programs and games come already optimized for an arbitrary number of cores, but even then they can require a patch for new processors. That's just the price you pay for new tech and future proofing.

 

[fffblackmage]

The i5 will probably last a good 3 years, but for the best future proofing one of the new 8 core bulldozer or sandy bridge E is a better bet. Programs and games tend to add patches later for taking advantage of more cores. Some of newer programs and games come already optimized for an arbitrary number of cores, but even then they can require a patch for new processors. That's just the price you pay for new tech and future proofing.

Hmmm... future-proofing using future CPUs. :awe:

 

[wuliheron]

Hmmm... future-proofing using future CPUs. :awe:

Yeah, its best if you have access to a time machine and can bring one back from the future. Even then, you never know how it will effect the course of history and just how future proof it is. I recommend small jumps into the near future.

 

[mfenn]

CPU - Since you're into heavy video encoding/transcoding you'd want to use Intel's Quick Sync technology that built-in to the Sandy Bridge (SB) CPU. In addition, OC is easy with SB CPU so you would want to use either the i5-2500K or i5-2600K with the latter one cost about $100 more but you'd get 2 threads per core. Thus pick the i5-2600K only if you're heavy into multi-threading.

Motherboard - In order to take advantage of Intel's Quick Sync for faster video transcoding, you must use IGP (on-die video processor of SD's CPU) and the only way to do that currently is to use a H67 chipset motherboard. Unfortunately, you cannot OC much with the H67 chipset motherboard. P67 chipset motherboards does not have a video port out from the IGP; thus precludes you from using Quick Sync. You can; however, OC to your heart's content with the P67 chipset motherboards.

Your best bet is to wait for the Z68 chipset/motherboard release (May 11th 2011 is the rumor). Z68 chipset motherboards will allow you to both OC and utilize IGP at the same time.

I prefer Gigabyte motherboard since that what I have been using for the last 4 builds and they all work great without any problems. The oldest one is 10 years old and still running.

CPU Cooler - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 . This cooler is quiet, effective and reasonably priced.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-065-_-Product


MEMORY - Memory timings will not impacting CPU's performance, so don't spend your money on expensive , fast timings memory. Pick run of the mill DDR3 1333MHz from a reputable vendor (like G-skill, Corsair). Since memory is cheap go with at least 8GB (4GB x 2).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145315


VIDEO CARD - Since you're into light gaming a Radeon HD5770 (about $100 in the US) is more than sufficient (much faster than your 8800GT and draws a little less power).

PSU - Re-use your Corsair TX750

HDD - Re-use your HDD

CASE - Re-use your case

Good Luck with your build.

I'd say that the OP should just get a P67 board like the GA-P67A-UD3. QuickSync is mostly limited to doing quickie uploads to Youtube or transcodes to mobile formats. The OP likely wouldn't be able to utilize QuickSync with the high-end software packages that he's using.

 

[Poweredbysushi]

Thanks for all the responses!

Mfenn, are you saying it's okay for me to buy a p67 board without having to worry about facepalming myself when z67 one releases. I wont notice any difference using quicksync ? I don't care so much for encoding videos to fit smaller formats like ipad etc. Asking because the faster i can get the system built the better, but as mentioned earlier i can wait if its worth it.


I just saw this combo deal in a webbshop i usually buy from:

619272 - Intel Core™ i7 Quad Processor i7-2600K 3,4GHz, Socket LGA1155, 8MB, Boxed

626388 - ASUS Sabertooth P67, Socket-1155 ATX, P67, DDR3, 2xPCIe(2.0)x16, CFX& SLI, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0, FW, BT, EFI

618010 - Corsair Vengeance™ DDR3 1600MHz 8GB CL9 Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 modules, CL9-9-9-24, 1.5V, Vengeance Heatspreader, 240 pin

Does it seem like a good purchase if i decide to go with p67 ?

Id probably add a Intel 510 ssd 128gb(120gb cant remember) in my shopping cart slso.


Thanks

 

[aphelion02]

I'd say that the OP should just get a P67 board like the GA-P67A-UD3. QuickSync is mostly limited to doing quickie uploads to Youtube or transcodes to mobile formats. The OP likely wouldn't be able to utilize QuickSync with the high-end software packages that he's using.

Anand's review does say that Intel is working with more developers to support Quicksync. With Z68 being less than a month a wait I would be tempted to wait.

 

[mfenn]

Anand's review does say that Intel is working with more developers to support Quicksync. With Z68 being less than a month a wait I would be tempted to wait.

Has it been confirmed that Z68 will let you use QuickSync even with a discrete GPU in the system? You can't currently do that even on H67.

Thanks for all the responses!

Mfenn, are you saying it's okay for me to buy a p67 board without having to worry about facepalming myself when z67 one releases. I wont notice any difference using quicksync ? I don't care so much for encoding videos to fit smaller formats like ipad etc. Asking because the faster i can get the system built the better, but as mentioned earlier i can wait if its worth it.

I would say to go ahead and buy it now. Given the doubts about QuickSync, I don't think its worth holding off if you have a good reason to buy it now.

I just saw this combo deal in a webbshop i usually buy from:

619272 - Intel Core™ i7 Quad Processor i7-2600K 3,4GHz, Socket LGA1155, 8MB, Boxed

626388 - ASUS Sabertooth P67, Socket-1155 ATX, P67, DDR3, 2xPCIe(2.0)x16, CFX& SLI, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0, FW, BT, EFI

618010 - Corsair Vengeance™ DDR3 1600MHz 8GB CL9 Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 modules, CL9-9-9-24, 1.5V, Vengeance Heatspreader, 240 pin

Does it seem like a good purchase if i decide to go with p67 ?

Id probably add a Intel 510 ssd 128gb(120gb cant remember) in my shopping cart slso.

Thanks

That mobo and RAM are typically overprixed (not to mention overkill) for what you want to do. I'd pass unless it is a very good deal.

 

[Poweredbysushi]

A direct conversion would be ca 750$ for the package.

But we have VAT etc here so 460$ sounds better.

 

[mfenn]

A direct conversion would be ca 750$ for the package.

But we have VAT etc here so 460$ sounds better.

At $460, that is a good deal. If you figure the CPU is $300, and the RAM is $80, you're basically getting the mobo for $80.