Good Video Editing/Rendering GPU

[StormGamer25]

Hi. I'm brand new to the community, and pc building in general. I'm currently researching parts for my first PC build, and the only thing I cant decide on is a graphics card. I tried searching the forum for someone who already asked, but every post I found was for adobe premiere. I'll be using Sony Vegas, I'm going to be game capturing with the elgato, and a couple small games with Dxtory in the background. Is the Radeon R7 265 good for this?  I'd really like some suggestions too. My budget is $180 USD. Thanks! :-)

 

BTW, here's my current parts: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MnN4TW Feel free to make suggestions to improve those too.

 

Couple other questions: Does the manufacturer of a card make a HUGE difference?

Is overclocking the GPU make a difference in video editing?

[2FA]

Budget?

[StormGamer25]

Budget?

Gah, I typed so much I completely forgot about something so important. I'd like a gpu under 180 USD. Maybe 200 if it's that important.

[2FA]

You can get a GTX 960 for under 180USD which will perform a WHOLE lot better than the 265.

[ace_cheaply]

280x, but i'd recommend getting a cx600 or a better quality 500w

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[StormGamer25]

You can get a GTX 960 for under 180USD which will perform a WHOLE lot better than the 265.

 

 

280x, but i'd recommend getting a cx600 or a better quality 500w

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Wow, you two are really pushing my budget huh... Is there a GPU I can get from newegg or amazon NEW for less than $180?

[2FA]

How about this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdbd

[StormGamer25]

How about this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdbd

Oh... That's perfect, thanks! Now, still need answers to those questions. Any input?

[ace_cheaply]

Oh... That's perfect, thanks! Now, still need answers to those questions. Any input?

 

The manufacturer of the card matters insofar as the cooler's are better from one to another.  For example, the vapor-x cooler that I linked to is one of the best AMD coolers on the market.  The xfx, on the other end of the spectrum, is one of the lower quality coolers on the market.  So is the reference cooler. Also, after the 20 MIR, the card i linked is 189.  The Gtx 960 is probably a little better than the r9 280, but it is slower than a 280x by 10-15%. 

 

As far as overclocking the cards, it will always make a difference.  Nvidia cards generally overclock much higher than AMD cards. However, you do run the risk of voiding your warranty and or reducing the lifespan of your card, so it's up to you if the increase in speed is worth it. I generally find it is.  Just make sure you have a psu that can handle the extra draw. 

[ace_cheaply]

If you have a hard limit of $180, and you don't want to save for another week or two for the 280x or buy used, this is a really good card for the money. 

 

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MSI-960-GM&c=CJ

[StormGamer25]

The manufacturer of the card matters insofar as the cooler's are better from one to another.  For example, the vapor-x cooler that I linked to is one of the best AMD coolers on the market.  The xfx, on the other end of the spectrum, is one of the lower quality coolers on the market.  So is the reference cooler. Also, after the 20 MIR, the card i linked is 189.  The Gtx 960 is probably a little better than the r9 280, but it is slower than a 280x by 10-15%. 

 

As far as overclocking the cards, it will always make a difference.  Nvidia cards generally overclock much higher than AMD cards. However, you do run the risk of voiding your warranty and or reducing the lifespan of your card, so it's up to you if the increase in speed is worth it. I generally find it is.  Just make sure you have a psu that can handle the extra draw. 

Ah, ok. Thank you. 

 

If you have a hard limit of $180, and you don't want to save for another week or two for the 280x or buy used, this is a really good card for the money. 

 

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MSI-960-GM&c=CJ

Hmm, I'll think about it. Thanks for all the help. Maybe I'll watch some videos on them to decide what I want to do.

[ace_cheaply]

Ah, ok. Thank you. 

 

Hmm, I'll think about it. Thanks for all the help. Maybe I'll watch some videos on them to decide what I want to do.

No problem!  Good luck.

[ace_cheaply]

By the way, I'd suggest possibly leaving off 2 of those case fans and adding that $15 to your gpu budget, along with possibly this psu to shave $10 off of your initial purchase price, and because evga has some of the best customer service in the industry. http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=85625&vpn=100-B1-0500-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1450

 

I also have to ask if you really need the dvd reader/writer, and if the case is something you just really like so you're willing to pay more for it.  I think you might be better served by spending 30-40 less on the case, like http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cas340ww1 and more on the gpu. 

 

In fact, you may consider this entire build, which is nearly exactly the same cost, but gets you the equivalent of an i7 4770 and the 280X.  It might not be aesthetically what you were wanting without the case and led fans, but it should perform noticeably better. 

[StormGamer25]

By the way, I'd suggest possibly leaving off 2 of those case fans and adding that $15 to your gpu budget, along with possibly this psu to shave $10 off of your initial purchase price, and because evga has some of the best customer service in the industry. http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=85625&vpn=100-B1-0500-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1450

 

I also have to ask if you really need the dvd reader/writer, and if the case is something you just really like so you're willing to pay more for it.  I think you might be better served by spending 30-40 less on the case, like http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cas340ww1 and more on the gpu. 

 

In fact, you may consider this entire build, which is nearly exactly the same cost, but gets you the equivalent of an i7 4770 and the 280X.  It might not be aesthetically what you were wanting without the case and led fans, but it should perform noticeably better. 

Umm, I REALLY like the Nzxt Phantom 410, and don't intend on changing it. Also, the 280x is apparently to long for it.... Dang. Is the 270x good too? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202059 I also really want that optical drive....

[ace_cheaply]

Umm, I REALLY like the Nzxt Phantom 410, and don't intend on changing it. Also, the 280x is apparently to long for it.... Dang. Is the 270x good too? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202059 I also really want that optical drive....

Hey, we buy what we like, right?  The 270x is still a decent card, but the 960 i linked earlier is faster and cheaper, will run cooler, and draw less power.  

I just don't have an optical drive, and never find myself missing one.  anyway, i forgot to include the build i was talking about, lol.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($72.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNWD-N1501UB 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($8.50 @ Newegg) 

Total: $724.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 04:08 EDT-0400

 

You can still use the 280x with the phantom 410, but you have to remove the lower hard drive bays, which if you only have 2 it shouldn't be a problem anyway, but if you're worried about it just go with a shorter card. 

[ace_cheaply]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131533

[StormGamer25]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131533

Nevermind the 280x. I'll just get the 270x. (I'm sorta biased just cuz the sapphire 270x is blue. )

 

 

Hey, we buy what we like, right?  The 270x is still a decent card, but the 960 i linked earlier is faster and cheaper, will run cooler, and draw less power.  

I just don't have an optical drive, and never find myself missing one.  anyway, i forgot to include the build i was talking about, lol.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($72.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNWD-N1501UB 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($8.50 @ Newegg) 

Total: $724.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 04:08 EDT-0400

 

You can still use the 280x with the phantom 410, but you have to remove the lower hard drive bays, which if you only have 2 it shouldn't be a problem anyway, but if you're worried about it just go with a shorter card. 

 

Thanks, but I'll stick to my own parts (with the same PSU)

[ace_cheaply]

Nevermind the 280x. I'll just get the 270x. (I'm sorta biased just cuz the sapphire 270x is blue. )

 

Thanks, but I'll stick to my own parts (with the same PSU)

Haha, that's cool.  But just be aware that you're buying a less powerful card for the money compared to  a 280x, 280, or a 960 for the same price. 

 

And no problem, my friend. It's your money, so of course it's your decision. I was just trying to show you a system that will perform much better for the same price. http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Xeon-E3-1231-v3-vs-AMD-FX-8320, not that cpu-boss is that great of a site, but the benchmarks are accurate.