4K Video Editing Build

[friendly]

Hi all!

I’m looking into building a computer for editing video. Right now, I’ll be editing 1080p, but will edit 4K video in the future. I have built 3 computers so far, so I have some idea what to do/look for.

I only need to buy the components of the computer, as I have the OS, monitor, etc. I’m looking for suggestions on what this build should be.

Ideally, I’m looking at between $1000 - $2000 (Canadian currency, by the way). If I can do a build for no more than $1500 (which is about $1100 USD), that would be swell. Obviously, I live in Canada.

 

Some component ideas so far:

I’m interested in an Intel i7, but would be open to suggestions.

16 GB of DDR4 ram, for now.

An SSD, either 250 or 500 GB, and maybe a 2 TB HDD

I’m not entirely sure if I need a GPU or not. Do I?

 

I’m open to anything, so let’s hear some suggestions! Thanks, all!

[The Sloth]

i suggest a ryzen 7 for editing, 8 cores will help a lot in your work. 

[Princess Luna]

Make a 1700x/1800x build, greater money management than a broadwell-e chip right now.

[friendly]

I would definitely be interested in a ryzen 7. Any suggestions on the components to accompany this CPU?

[Herman Mcpootis]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor  ($514.32 @ shopRBC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.50 @ Vuugo) contact coolermaster for am4 mounts.
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($135.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($129.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Intel 600p Series 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($324.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.50 @ Vuugo) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1472.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-10 00:08 EST-0500

 

[phongle123]

14 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor  ($514.32 @ shopRBC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.50 @ Vuugo) contact coolermaster for am4 mounts.
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($135.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($129.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Intel 600p Series 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($324.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.50 @ Vuugo) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1472.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-10 00:08 EST-0500

 

DAT Canadian Cost DOE!

[Flavio hc 16]

the  @herman mcpootis  list is great baseline,  the thing that i would change are: 

-RX 480/470 8gb instead of the gtx 1060, because it as 2 GB more vram, and video editing, especially at 4k, love vram ( i do have a 980 ti and when I use premiere with 4k video I see the vram get full very fast)

-if you can I would spend the extra money on a bigger SSD, especially because usually the jump from doubling the capacity  does not come with doubling the price ( as it happens with 1tb ssd)

-I would take a better PSU ( wattage wise), something in the 650w range so that you can overclock in the future if you want and when you are stock the fan doesn't spin at all

[friendly]

Very good suggestions so far! Canada definitely gets screwed on prices, let me tell you.

 

Does the 8gb on the RX 480 make a big difference compared to the 6gb on the GTX 1060?

Will the 212 be sufficient if, say, I'm rending a video for half an hour or an hour?

 

Will this build be relatively good at 4K video editing/rendering, possibly with a modification or two?

I'm looking at getting a 500gb Samsung 850 EVO. I've used it in two builds so far and am super happy with it.

Also, I'm considering using a Fractal Design Define R4 for my case.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. I really appreciate it!