Best bang for the buck pro tools/video rendering PC build?

[trentklein]

I have a friend that is paying me to build him a PC for pro tools/video rendering and doesn't have any need for gaming. When I asked him what he wanted to spend, he didn't really give me a budget, he just said "whatever I need to, to have something good". I don't want to kill him with a heart attack with a build that's insanely expensive, so what do you guys think would be a solid build?

[jimakos234]

I have a friend that is paying me to build him a PC for pro tools/video rendering and doesn't have any need for gaming. When I asked him what he wanted to spend, he didn't really give me a budget, he just said "whatever I need to, to have something good". I don't want to kill him with a heart attack with a build that's insanely expensive, so what do you guys think would be a solid build?

xeon 1231 v3, a seasonic psu, and a 380/390 or 960/970 if he needs cuda,paired with an ssd

[Philcat101]

most good editing machines are between the $1-2000 dollar range (but you absolutely can get away with less). How does that number sound to your friend? 

Wait, I can get away with a less than $1 Rig?!

/sarcasm

[trentklein]

most good editing machines are between the $1-2000 dollar range (but you absolutely can get away with less). How does that number sound to your friend?

I should specify that it will be more aimed towards pro tools use. Video rendering will just be for small video game clips.

[jimakos234]

I have a friend that is paying me to build him a PC for pro tools/video rendering and doesn't have any need for gaming. When I asked him what he wanted to spend, he didn't really give me a budget, he just said "whatever I need to, to have something good". I don't want to kill him with a heart attack with a build that's insanely expensive, so what do you guys think would be a solid build?

here is a build to have in mind (the 390 is better than the 970 most case scenario, but if he needs CUDA the 970 is the way to go)

tell me if you need cheaper parts

xeon 1231 v3=i7 without igpu

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

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

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.49 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $990.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[CobbleWalker]

here is a build to have in mind

tell me if you need cheaper parts

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

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

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.49 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $990.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 20:10 EST-0500

 

 

That's a nice setup, I really like it!

[iNoa97]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

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

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($224.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Thermaltake Commander G42 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1224.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 20:13 EST-0500

[trentklein]

here is a build to have in mind (the 390 is better than the 970 most case scenario, but if he needs CUDA the 970 is the way to go)tell me if you need cheaper partsxeon 1231 v3=i7 without igpu PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.99 @ NCIX US)Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ NCIX US)Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg)Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.49 @ OutletPC)Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.00 @ Amazon)Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US)Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg)Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)Total: $990.42Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 20:10 EST-0500

Is it possible to just go with a 4970 and not get dedicated graphics for video rendering? (I never did a build that isn't for gaming) I know the i7 has integrated graphics, but would it really that much slower than having a 970?

[trentklein]

here is a build to have in mind (the 390 is better than the 970 most case scenario, but if he needs CUDA the 970 is the way to go)tell me if you need cheaper partsxeon 1231 v3=i7 without igpu PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.99 @ NCIX US)Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ NCIX US)Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg)Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.49 @ OutletPC)Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.00 @ Amazon)Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US)Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg)Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)Total: $990.42Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 20:10 EST-0500

Is it possible to just go with a 4970 and not get dedicated graphics for video rendering? (I never did a build that isn't for gaming) I know the i7 has integrated graphics, but would it really that much slower than having a 970?

[jimakos234]

Is it possible to just go with a 4970 and not get dedicated graphics for video rendering? (I never did a build that isn't for gaming) I know the i7 has integrated graphics, but would it really that much slower than having a 970?

yes, the intel hd sucks for gaming. it is ok for casual work.

if the rendering programs he uses need CUDA cores, and you want to save some cash, get a 950/960 instead

[trentklein]

yes, the intel hd sucks for gaming. it is ok for casual work.

if the rendering programs he uses need CUDA cores, and you want to save some cash, get a 950/960 instead

Yeah, that's why I asked because since he won't be gaming I thought in order to save money he could just run the i7. I actually just asked him what program he would be using for videos and he said he was actually thinking about getting an Elgato.

[MerlinGineer]

Need to be more specific with the pro tools. Pro in what field? It would be best to know exactly what programs your friend plans on using.

[trentklein]

Need to be more specific with the pro tools. Pro in what field? It would be best to know exactly what programs your friend plans on using.

I know. I don't think he even knows specifically. All he knows and told me is that he wants to use pro tools and make highlight videos for his xbox one games. I looked up recommended specs for pro tools 12 and going off that and uping those specs a bit. For the editing he was just going to get a capture card from Best Buy (which would save him money)