Posted September 4, 2019 Hey guys. I need some insight here. I am starting to get more into video editing, and I wanted to list my current System specs, and see what you guys would suggest. Currently It's mostly 1080p/30fps video from my dash cam, but I'd like to have something that could render the video faster too as well as when I do videos on my iPhone and eventually my DSLR when I get one again. Also, If this could ever be made into a video, I'd drive my self to you guys to do the upgrade. It would be fun. SO, that being said, here are my specs. CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K MB: Gigabyte GA-Z170mx-Gaming 5 RAM: Corsair Vengeance 3200mhz 16gb (8x2) NVME: Intel 660p 1TB SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500gb HDD: Multiple WD HDD, 1x2TB 7200rpm, 1x3TB 5400RPM GPU: NVIDIA 970 Asus Turbo 4GB PS: Again, Any thoughts on where I should go with this? I thought about trying to switch over to AMD Ryzen to get more cores since my chipset won't let me upgrade to the latest gen CPU and the core i7 7000 series cost as much as the new Ryzen CPU and MB that I've been looking at. Let me know your thoughts everyone. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 what editing software suite do you use? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865088 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author Just now, GoldenLag said: what editing software suite do you use? It's between Hitfilm Express and Adobe Premier Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865091 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Just now, JeremiahChub said: It's between Hitfilm Express and Adobe Premier adobe premiere its intel only as the iGPU together with an Nvidia GPU allows for un-presidented rendering speed. equivelent to their 7980XE using an 8700k (yes intels HEDT plattform is useless) if its hitfilm you can probably head for AMD, havent seen much benchmarks from it tho. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865094 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author 3 minutes ago, GoldenLag said: adobe premiere its intel only as the iGPU together with an Nvidia GPU allows for un-presidented rendering speed. equivelent to their 7980XE using an 8700k (yes intels HEDT plattform is useless) if its hitfilm you can probably head for AMD, havent seen much benchmarks from it tho. I tend to use hitfilm more, and when we tried rendering 4k video that was 30 minutes long, it took over 6 hours on adobe for some reason. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865100 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, JeremiahChub said: I tend to use hitfilm more, and when we tried rendering 4k video that was 30 minutes long, it took over 6 hours on adobe for some reason. did you enable quicksync and hardware acceleration? that should drop that down hard. if you use hitfilm. how much are you looking to spend? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865101 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author 3 minutes ago, GoldenLag said: did you enable quicksync and hardware acceleration? that should drop that down hard. if you use hitfilm. how much are you looking to spend? other than the video card, I was hoping too use as much of my current hardware as possible. so I was thinking, upgrade the CPU, MB, and Video Card and upgrade to 32gb of ram. was trying to stay under 800 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865110 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, JeremiahChub said: other than the video card, I was hoping too use as much of my current hardware as possible. so I was thinking, upgrade the CPU, MB, and Video Card and upgrade to 32gb of ram. was trying to stay under 800 what PSU do you have, potensially want to touch up that one aswell. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865120 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author Just now, GoldenLag said: what PSU do you have, potensially want to touch up that one aswell. Corsair 750 RM Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865121 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, JeremiahChub said: Corsair 750 RM should be fine that one. do you mind having to go through some USB flashback before installing the CPU? also its looking like i would suggest waiting to upgrade the GPU or find a used gtx 1070 for ~200$ (mining card is fine) Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865126 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author 1 minute ago, GoldenLag said: should be fine that one. do you mind having to go through some USB flashback before installing the CPU? also its looking like i would suggest waiting to upgrade the GPU or find a used gtx 1070 for ~200$ (mining card is fine) USB flashback? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865129 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, JeremiahChub said: USB flashback? updating BIOS without using the CPU. you need a USB flashdrive essentially and be able to follow a relativly straight forward process. it allows you to save quite a bit on the motherboard by getting B450. updated boards are very rare in the US it seems. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865139 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author Just now, GoldenLag said: updating BIOS without using the CPU. you need a USB flashdrive essentially and be able to follow a relativly straight forward process. it allows you to save quite a bit on the motherboard by getting B450. updated boards are very rare in the US it seems. yeah, I don't mind that. altho i've never done a bios update without the cpu before Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865142 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, JeremiahChub said: yeah, I don't mind that. altho i've never done a bios update without the cpu before there are guides that will tell you how to do it. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($327.89 @ B&H) Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($114.95 @ Amazon) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon) Total: $512.83Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-04 03:43 EDT-0400 here is for updating the BIOS using Bios flashback PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($327.89 @ B&H) Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard ($195.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon) Total: $593.87Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-04 03:44 EDT-0400 here is for not having to do that. i recommend waiting with the GPU untill ou can get a 2060 or a 2060s. or find a used gtx 1070 for ~200$ Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865156 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author 11 minutes ago, GoldenLag said: there are guides that will tell you how to do it. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($327.89 @ B&H) Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($114.95 @ Amazon) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon) Total: $512.83Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-04 03:43 EDT-0400 here is for updating the BIOS using Bios flashback PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($327.89 @ B&H) Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard ($195.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon) Total: $593.87Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-04 03:44 EDT-0400 here is for not having to do that. i recommend waiting with the GPU untill ou can get a 2060 or a 2060s. or find a used gtx 1070 for ~200$ Cool. I should note that the MB needs to fit in my case. It's an MicroATX Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865179 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, JeremiahChub said: Cool. I should note that the MB needs to fit in my case. It's an MicroATX well that sort of removes x570 as an option then. do you have a store that can update the BIOS for you nearby? otherwise its these two boards https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KZLwrH/asrock-x570m-pro4-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-x570m-pro4 i would avoid the x570 Pro4. its an ok budget board, but overall not fantastic. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NQ7p99/gigabyte-x570-i-aorus-pro-wifi-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-x570-i-aorus-pro-wifi this ITX board is fantastic, but it limits you in terms of expansion PCIe slots. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865192 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author 1 minute ago, GoldenLag said: well that sort of removes x570 as an option then. do you have a store that can update the BIOS for you nearby? otherwise its these two boards https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KZLwrH/asrock-x570m-pro4-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-x570m-pro4 i would avoid the x570 Pro4. its an ok budget board, but overall not fantastic. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NQ7p99/gigabyte-x570-i-aorus-pro-wifi-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-x570-i-aorus-pro-wifi this ITX board is fantastic, but it limits you in terms of expansion PCIe slots. Considering I only paid 100.00 for my current board back in 2016, and I don't use any expansion slots right now, either should be fine, was hoping to save money on the MB and splurge on the CPU if possible thought LOL. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865199 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, JeremiahChub said: Considering I only paid 100.00 for my current board back in 2016, and I don't use any expansion slots right now, either should be fine, was hoping to save money on the MB and splurge on the CPU if possible thought LOL. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kcCFf7/asrock-b450mac-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450mac there is this board. it should be updated. tho not 100% sure. at worst you will need to order a bootkit from AMD. its VRM is good enough to run the 3950x stock, but dont do any overclocks (not that overclocking 3rd gen is worth t anyways). PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($499.99 @ Best Buy) Motherboard: ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon) Total: $659.97Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-04 04:08 EDT-0400 it will allow you to get the 3900x within budget with headroom to save for a GPU. note: never buy AIOs as you will want the airflow generated by the aircooler. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865207 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author 1 minute ago, GoldenLag said: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kcCFf7/asrock-b450mac-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450mac there is this board. it should be updated. tho not 100% sure. at worst you will need to order a bootkit from AMD. its VRM is good enough to run the 3950x stock, but dont do any overclocks (not that overclocking 3rd gen is worth t anyways). PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($499.99 @ Best Buy) Motherboard: ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon) Total: $659.97Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-04 04:08 EDT-0400 it will allow you to get the 3900x within budget with headroom to save for a GPU. note: never buy AIOs as you will want the airflow generated by the aircooler. Thank you for taking the time to help me figure this out. You really Didn't have to do this. If i remember correctly didn't linus just do a video about the number of cores on video editing software doesn't decrease render time anything over 8 full cores? (just wondering if you saw that or if maybe i'm day dreaming that) Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865213 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, JeremiahChub said: Thank you for taking the time to help me figure this out. You really Didn't have to do this. If i remember correctly didn't linus just do a video about the number of cores on video editing software doesn't decrease render time anything over 8 full cores? (just wondering if you saw that or if maybe i'm day dreaming that) that was the case with Adobe rendering iirc. not other software. at worst you will have 4 cores to do other things like editing another video in the background. or play games. or whatever you choose to do. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865218 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, JeremiahChub said: Thank you for taking the time to help me figure this out. You really Didn't have to do this. If i remember correctly didn't linus just do a video about the number of cores on video editing software doesn't decrease render time anything over 8 full cores? (just wondering if you saw that or if maybe i'm day dreaming that) another thing. keep up on BIOS updates on the motherboards. update when you get it, and update every other month untill next year. 3rd gen is still new and some stuff has yet to be ironed out. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865222 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author Just now, GoldenLag said: that was the case with Adobe rendering iirc. not other software. at worst you will have 4 cores to do other things like editing another video in the background. or play games. or whatever you choose to do. Like watching more of Linus Tech Tips on youtube? LOL I'm going to go to parts picker and put together my current system so you can see what I have right now. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865224 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, JeremiahChub said: Like watching more of Linus Tech Tips on youtube? LOL I'm going to go to parts picker and put together my current system so you can see what I have right now. i would suggest most other people for benchmarks than LTT. gamer nexus (tech jesus) and hardware unboxed usually are better places to watch benchmarks. edit: and yes it would be nice to see you full build in PCP, but its not strictly neccesary Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865226 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 Author 6 minutes ago, GoldenLag said: i would suggest most other people for benchmarks than LTT. gamer nexus (tech jesus) and hardware unboxed usually are better places to watch benchmarks. edit: and yes it would be nice to see you full build in PCP, but its not strictly neccesary here you go. My Build on pcpartpicker.com Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865230 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, JeremiahChub said: here you go. My Build on pcpartpicker.com the only downside is that i would suggest not using the AIO, but you can get good looking and good aircoolers instead. i can suggest a few to look at if you want to. do you want to avoid big towercoolers like the nh-d14? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1101170-upgrade-or-build-new-pc-for-video-editing/#findComment-12865233 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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