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Just built an editing station with 5820k, 32gb ram, ssd's, and the gtx 970ssc.

This does great with just about anything 1080p but sucks at 4k.  Even in just playing 4k back in the NLE (premiere, after effects), it sucks.

Start adding effects, color, etc, just a time waster.

 

I am building a new one from the ground up with a limit of 3000$.

 

If I've done my math correctly I think I can get a 5820k, 64gb ram, and a titan X, along with 1tbssd and another 500ssd.

 

I was curious though what you guys would build for Adobe CC 2015 for 3000$?

 

I game occasionally but this new system is meant primarily for work, 4k video editing, animation, sound design.  I don't use 3d rending applications much like cinema 4d.  

 

To be honest I don't understand how to read the specs for these E5's and Xeons that I keep seeing in workstations, and the quadros just don't make sense to me.  That is from a lack of technical understanding not because I just "don't like them"

 

But I would like to know what you guys would put together for a 4k workstation.  My emphasis in film is editing, and color correction/grading.  I do work on effects, and animation for intros and fancy transitions, but thats about it.  

 

TLDR, I have 3 grand, need a new rig that will allow me to work with 4k in adobe premiere and after effects with ease.

 

Thanks for your help!

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Just built an editing station with 5820k, 32gb ram, ssd's, and the gtx 970ssc.

This does great with just about anything 1080p but sucks at 4k.  Even in just playing 4k back in the NLE (premiere, after effects), it sucks.

Start adding effects, color, etc, just a time waster.

 

I am building a new one from the ground up with a limit of 3000$.

 

If I've done my math correctly I think I can get a 5820k, 64gb ram, and a titan X, along with 1tbssd and another 500ssd.

 

I was curious though what you guys would build for Adobe CC 2015 for 3000$?

 

I game occasionally but this new system is meant primarily for work, 4k video editing, animation, sound design.  I don't use 3d rending applications much like cinema 4d.  

 

To be honest I don't understand how to read the specs for these E5's and Xeons that I keep seeing in workstations, and the quadros just don't make sense to me.  That is from a lack of technical understanding not because I just "don't like them"

 

But I would like to know what you guys would put together for a 4k workstation.  My emphasis in film is editing, and color correction/grading.  I do work on effects, and animation for intros and fancy transitions, but thats about it.  

 

TLDR, I have 3 grand, need a new rig that will allow me to work with 4k in adobe premiere and after effects with ease.

 

Thanks for your help!

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($364.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($347.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($639.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($639.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($56.10 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $2981.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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EDIT: Changed PSU to 1000W
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Just built an editing station with 5820k, 32gb ram, ssd's, and the gtx 970ssc.

This does great with just about anything 1080p but sucks at 4k.  Even in just playing 4k back in the NLE (premiere, after effects), it sucks.

Start adding effects, color, etc, just a time waster.

 

I am building a new one from the ground up with a limit of 3000$.

 

If I've done my math correctly I think I can get a 5820k, 64gb ram, and a titan X, along with 1tbssd and another 500ssd.

 

I was curious though what you guys would build for Adobe CC 2015 for 3000$?

 

I game occasionally but this new system is meant primarily for work, 4k video editing, animation, sound design.  I don't use 3d rending applications much like cinema 4d.  

 

To be honest I don't understand how to read the specs for these E5's and Xeons that I keep seeing in workstations, and the quadros just don't make sense to me.  That is from a lack of technical understanding not because I just "don't like them"

 

But I would like to know what you guys would put together for a 4k workstation.  My emphasis in film is editing, and color correction/grading.  I do work on effects, and animation for intros and fancy transitions, but thats about it.  

 

TLDR, I have 3 grand, need a new rig that will allow me to work with 4k in adobe premiere and after effects with ease.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

More cores generally is better for rendering. A Xeon provides cheaper cores (for the most part).

 

A lot of RAM and all SSD storage also helps along with a reliable PSU.

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This will kill rendering:

 

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($100.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($100.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($100.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($100.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 800GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card  ($373.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 3500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($51.85 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $3047.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 04:29 EST-0500

Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2

 

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W

 

 

My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($364.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($63.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($347.99 @ Adorama) 


Video Card: PNY Quadro K5200 8GB Video Card  ($1781.00 @ Amazon) 



Total: $3453.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 04:31 EST-0500

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CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($364.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($63.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($347.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: PNY Quadro K5200 8GB Video Card  ($1781.00 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3453.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 04:31 EST-0500

 

He said $3000 not $3400 xD. 

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He said $3000 not $3400 xD. 

if he's spending 3000..he's not gonna care about an extra 400 for something thats probably worth it for his needs

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if he's spending 3000..he's not gonna care about an extra 400 for something thats probably worth it for his needs

Idk, but maybe he does care about the $400.

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I care about the 400$ thats a big step over my budget.  I would need major justification for going that over it.  Not asking you to justify squat you are not my employee.  Appreciate the input.  

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This will kill rendering:

 

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($100.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($100.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($100.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($100.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 800GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card  ($373.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 3500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($51.85 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $3047.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 04:29 EST-0500

 

This would fit in a mid tower case?!

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CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($364.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($63.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($347.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: PNY Quadro K5200 8GB Video Card  ($1781.00 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3453.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 04:31 EST-0500

 

Out of curiosity why not the asus x-99a 3.1?

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This would fit in a mid tower case?!

 

Yes. It's an ATX board, despite being a dual-socket.

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Out of curiosity why not the asus x-99a 3.1?

any x99 board

but you will want a 10bit card

gamer cards aren't 10 bit

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any x99 board

but you will want a 10bit card

gamer cards aren't 10 bit

You are very right about that.

 

I've been thinking more and more and a dual GPU setup

not sure if a cheap quadro for the display is a good way to go along with a gtx980ti hybrid?

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You are very right about that.

 

I've been thinking more and more and a dual GPU setup

not sure if a cheap quadro for the display is a good way to go along with a gtx980ti hybrid?

ive been trying to get linus to do a video on this very subject...but he's been resistant since its not a normal setup

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ive been trying to get linus to do a video on this very subject...but he's been resistant since its not a normal setup

Please please please please Linus

 

But do you think that would be an optimal setup?

I have access to a titan x for sub 1k and then throw in a pny quadrp k1200 for just the displays?

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Please please please please Linus

 

But do you think that would be an optimal setup?

I have access to a titan x for sub 1k and then throw in a pny quadrp k1200 for just the displays?

the real question is if it would even work

you'd have to do some googling

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the real question is if it would even work

you'd have to do some googling

Not certain yet, and maybe I'd just have to call Nvidia and ask

but it looks like there are people who have tried and are successful (Tom's Hardware forums)

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the real question is if it would even work

you'd have to do some googling

furthermore

https://forums.adobe.com/message/6736276

Of course if we're just using the quadro for output display to gain 10bit

It doesn't matter if we have options like this

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/964120-REG/blackmagic_design_decklink_mini_monitor.html

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For the output though it appears multiple ppl have complained about a delay, knowing my luck it'll probably happen to me.

 

What is nice in theory though (TMU) is that you could make a third slave IPS display just nothing but output of the final image and work from two monitors through the GTX with premiere and lumetri etc etc and not really worry about lag as you could just resize and setup your workspaces specifically for editing on two monitors and coloring on three.  IN THEORY  

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