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Something is more important than a computer? What is this. Jk. Good to hear, and good luck in school.

I'll get an SSD for mine and probably a better PSU. When you're a girl a lot of stuff is more important then a computer :P and thanks!

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Hey guys, so with the classes that I've been taking in school recently I've been doing more and more rendering and video editing, and I want to get into overclocking, I was thinking of possibly building a new PC to keep up with the demand. My current PC (in profile) is by no means a slouch, so I was wondering if shelling out money for a whole new rig was actually needed or I should wait a while.

 

If I did build a new PC I'd put my budget at $2000 Canadian for tower and monitor since i'd like to run two. I came up with this, and if you guys could provide me on with some insight on it then that'd be awesome. Thanks!

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($364.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($128.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($164.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($374.99 @ Memory Express) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($374.99 @ Memory Express) 
Monitor: AOC E2425SWD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($124.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1995.82
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Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L40D, AMD A6-6310, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon R4 Graphics, 14" 1366x768

 

 

Phone: iPhone 6 Space Gray 64GB, T-Mobile $60/mo 3GB plan

 

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A single more powerful gpu would be better for video editing. Only one gpu is typically used for some gpu accelerated functions - depends on software, (e.g. Premier Pro CC only uses one gpu for real-time playback).

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running dual 970 and only a 1080p monitor is a waste.

i suggest a 1440p monitor and a 980 cause it will cost less

 

also switch your hdd to something more reliable 

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Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) 

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Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

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Total: $2074.22

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A single more powerful gpu would be better for video editing. Only one gpu is typically used for some gpu accelerated functions - depends on software, (e.g. Premier Pro CC only uses one gpu for real-time playback).

The PC will also be used for gaming so compared to a single 980 I can live with the slight decrease in video editing performance in trade for more gaming FPS

 

running dual 970 and only a 1080p monitor is a waste.

i suggest a 1440p monitor and a 980 cause it will cost less

I'll eventually be upgrading to 4K when the panels get better. I'll be running two 1080p in the meantime (only using one for gaming, but both for editing and rendering)

Desktop: Intel Core i5 2380P (2400 w/o iGPU), MSI H61, 8GB RAM, 256GB SP610, 500GB WD Blue, HIS R9 280, Antec TruePower Classic 550W, Inwin MANA 134, QNIX QX2710, CM QuickFire Rapid, Logitech G402

 

Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L40D, AMD A6-6310, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon R4 Graphics, 14" 1366x768

 

 

Phone: iPhone 6 Space Gray 64GB, T-Mobile $60/mo 3GB plan

 

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The PC will also be used for gaming so compared to a single 980 I can live with the slight decrease in video editing performance in trade for more gaming FPS

 

I'll eventually be upgrading to 4K when the panels get better. I'll be running two 1080p in the meantime (only using one for gaming, but both for editing and rendering)

If so everything seem fine for me. For 4k you might need another GTX 970 though, so becareful about the mobo choice. also if you are using 2 1080p monitor now and want a 4k monitor later on, try to make sure that the screen size (24" or so) of those 3 will be equal, or at least the 2 1080p is equal, just so it look better sitting next to each other :P

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If so everything seem fine for me. For 4k you might need another GTX 970 though, so becareful about the mobo choice. also if you are using 2 1080p monitor now and want a 4k monitor later on, try to make sure that the screen size (24" or so) of those 3 will be equal, or at least the 2 1080p is equal, just so it look better sitting next to each other :P

Well since I'll only be using two screens for productivity and doing two different things on each screen I might just run my current Apple Cinema Display (20" 1680x1050) and a new 1080p monitor until I get a 4K. I don't mind screen size difference or resolution difference when doing multi monitor, since I'm not spanning one program across both screens.

Desktop: Intel Core i5 2380P (2400 w/o iGPU), MSI H61, 8GB RAM, 256GB SP610, 500GB WD Blue, HIS R9 280, Antec TruePower Classic 550W, Inwin MANA 134, QNIX QX2710, CM QuickFire Rapid, Logitech G402

 

Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L40D, AMD A6-6310, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon R4 Graphics, 14" 1366x768

 

 

Phone: iPhone 6 Space Gray 64GB, T-Mobile $60/mo 3GB plan

 

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Ok, Get yourself a Xeon, They do really well when it comes to rendering.

I've owned locked CPU's all my life and I'd like to get into doing some overclocking.

Desktop: Intel Core i5 2380P (2400 w/o iGPU), MSI H61, 8GB RAM, 256GB SP610, 500GB WD Blue, HIS R9 280, Antec TruePower Classic 550W, Inwin MANA 134, QNIX QX2710, CM QuickFire Rapid, Logitech G402

 

Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L40D, AMD A6-6310, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon R4 Graphics, 14" 1366x768

 

 

Phone: iPhone 6 Space Gray 64GB, T-Mobile $60/mo 3GB plan

 

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Hey, only thing I'd change here is storage : I'd go with Western Digital Black if you do some video editing and need fast storage and don't mind the noise, or a Red for reliable storage and extremely quiet operation (like reallyyyy quiet if you're also a silent freak!)

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I have a cunning plan....

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($358.78 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($132.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($152.78 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card  ($369.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case  ($85.00 @ Vuugo) 
Monitor: AOC I2421VWH 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($182.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1607.34
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I changed the build to a full ATX system because I cannot bear the thought of 2 GPU's sandwiched together. But it's still easy to move around. Changed the CPU cooler to something a bit better, for only $10 more. Anyway to the plan; get that, or indeed any dual fan GTX 970, and then a blower cooler below it. Having two open air coolers in one case just dumps all the hot air in your case. Makes the case fans work harder. And having two blower coolers have the opposite effect. Case thermals are fine, but they're gonna be louder. This third way just seems more sensible.
 
 
Also changed your monitor to an IPS panel, and a more economical PSU. The monitor is quite a bit more expensive, but that's up to you. Et voila!
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.78 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Memory Express)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($168.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($407.95 @ Vuugo)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.98 @ DirectCanada)

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor ($214.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Memory Express)

Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Memory Express)

Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Memory Express)

Total: $1822.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.78 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Memory Express)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($168.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($407.95 @ Vuugo)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.98 @ DirectCanada)

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor ($214.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Memory Express)

Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Memory Express)

Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Memory Express)

Total: $1822.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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That monitor's got to go, look at the price!  :lol:

 

Bear in mind she wants to SLI and also edit stuff. You haven't really left that option with the price of your spec.

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That monitor's got to go, look at the price! :lol:

Bear in mind she wants to SLI and also edit stuff. You haven't really left that option with the price of your spec.

One 970 will do great. She can always upgrade later. I just went with a good mixture of CPU performance, and graphic performance. As for the monitor, I went with an IPS monitor that had good reviews. Also I'm pretty sure the PC had already been bought, because this thread was made almost 3 weeks ago.
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That monitor's got to go, look at the price!   :lol:

 

Bear in mind she wants to SLI and also edit stuff. You haven't really left that option with the price of your spec.

One 970 will do great. She can always upgrade later. I just went with a good mixture of CPU performance, and graphic performance. As for the monitor, I went with an IPS monitor that had good reviews. Also I'm pretty sure the PC had already been bought, because this thread was made almost 3 weeks ago.

haha another thread was made and I came to the conclusion that I'd rather save up for other priorities right now, like a car. But you guys all have great suggestions and I thank you guys so much for all the help! :D

 

Also, I did upgrade to a PLS monitor a few days ago and I love it :)

Desktop: Intel Core i5 2380P (2400 w/o iGPU), MSI H61, 8GB RAM, 256GB SP610, 500GB WD Blue, HIS R9 280, Antec TruePower Classic 550W, Inwin MANA 134, QNIX QX2710, CM QuickFire Rapid, Logitech G402

 

Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L40D, AMD A6-6310, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon R4 Graphics, 14" 1366x768

 

 

Phone: iPhone 6 Space Gray 64GB, T-Mobile $60/mo 3GB plan

 

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haha another thread was made and I came to the conclusion that I'd rather save up for other priorities right now, like a car. But you guys all have great suggestions and I thank you guys so much for all the help! :D

Also, I did upgrade to a PLS monitor a few days ago and I love it :)

Something is more important than a computer? What is this. Jk. Good to hear, and good luck in school.
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haha another thread was made and I came to the conclusion that I'd rather save up for other priorities right now, like a car. But you guys all have great suggestions and I thank you guys so much for all the help! :D

 

Also, I did upgrade to a PLS monitor a few days ago and I love it :)

 

 

Well then, when you finally do decide to upgrade you know where to come. We'll be here.

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Something is more important than a computer? What is this. Jk. Good to hear, and good luck in school.

I'll get an SSD for mine and probably a better PSU. When you're a girl a lot of stuff is more important then a computer :P and thanks!

Desktop: Intel Core i5 2380P (2400 w/o iGPU), MSI H61, 8GB RAM, 256GB SP610, 500GB WD Blue, HIS R9 280, Antec TruePower Classic 550W, Inwin MANA 134, QNIX QX2710, CM QuickFire Rapid, Logitech G402

 

Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L40D, AMD A6-6310, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon R4 Graphics, 14" 1366x768

 

 

Phone: iPhone 6 Space Gray 64GB, T-Mobile $60/mo 3GB plan

 

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Well then, when you finally do decide to upgrade you know where to come. We'll be here.

Of course. Thank you! :)

Desktop: Intel Core i5 2380P (2400 w/o iGPU), MSI H61, 8GB RAM, 256GB SP610, 500GB WD Blue, HIS R9 280, Antec TruePower Classic 550W, Inwin MANA 134, QNIX QX2710, CM QuickFire Rapid, Logitech G402

 

Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L40D, AMD A6-6310, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon R4 Graphics, 14" 1366x768

 

 

Phone: iPhone 6 Space Gray 64GB, T-Mobile $60/mo 3GB plan

 

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