Nice PC for video editing and gaming

[Fgtfv567]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-HD2 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($18.89 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.88 @ OutletPC) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($9.89 @ SuperBiiz) 

Monitor: ViewSonic VX2263SMHL-W 76Hz 21.5" Monitor 

Mouse: Razer Razer Naga 2014 Wired Laser Mouse  ($52.49 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1113.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-09 16:43 EST-0500

 

My friend wants to do video editing and gaming such as BF3 at 1080p.

So far he has not told me what kind of budget he has, but is ok with this current price point. Don't worry about peripherals that aren't mentioned here. CPU overclocking is not needed here, no mention of colour scheme, no need for SLI or Xfire

 

Updated to include a wifi adapter

Updated for 600W PSU

Updated for a 212 evo

Updated for 4790

[ADZ_123_!"£]

Going to want a larger psu for that gpu.

[beneficialq]

I would get a better monitor, like something 1440p to put that 390 to work. 

[DXMember]

Going to want a larger psu for that gpu.

why?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sapphire-nitro-r9-390-8g-d5,4245.html#p11

[Fgtfv567]

Going to want a larger psu for that gpu.

550W? 600W?

 

I would get a better monitor, like something 1440p to put that 390 to work. 

He doesn't want 1440p, says it's too expensive

[beneficialq]

why?

Theres not a lot of breathing room for the system, only about 30 watts. 

[ADZ_123_!"£]

why?

An R9 390 would be cutting it very close to the 500w limit.

[ADZ_123_!"£]

550W? 600W?

I would say a 600w so you overclocking headroom as well.

[beneficialq]

I would say a 600w so you overclocking headroom as well.

hes not using a K series proccesor.

[Fgtfv567]

hes not using a K series proccesor.

GPU overclocking tho...

[mbryant]

I'd get an NIVIDA card for the CUDA acceleration. I'd also suggest a 4790K higher clock speed and only $40 more (unless you have a near by Microcenter where you can get it for $299) Also GET A COOLER, I used my 4790K for about 2 weeks with a stock cooler and my temps while rendering and exporting were up into the 80's.

[Fgtfv567]

I'd get an NIVIDA card for the CUDA acceleration. I'd also suggest a 4790K higher clock speed and only $40 more (unless you have a near by Microcenter where you can get it for $299) Also GET A COOLER, I used my 4790K for about 2 weeks with a stock cooler and my temps while rendering and exporting were up into the 80's.

Does a 970 justify the higher price tag?

Also he said that CPU overclocking isn't necessary, he doesn't know how to CPU overclock and I doubt either of us will do it

[Fgtfv567]

I'd get an NIVIDA card for the CUDA acceleration. I'd also suggest a 4790K higher clock speed and only $40 more (unless you have a near by Microcenter where you can get it for $299) Also GET A COOLER, I used my 4790K for about 2 weeks with a stock cooler and my temps while rendering and exporting were up into the 80's.

What about a hyper 212 evo?

[DXMember]

Theres not a lot of breathing room for the system, only about 30 watts. 

 

An R9 390 would be cutting it very close to the 500w limit.

 

I would say a 600w so you overclocking headroom as well.

 

what you smokin' ppl?

do you even have a grasp on how much power those components require?

this is absurd

I could run 295x2 on a 500W power supply, given it is an actual good quality unit and not of the likes of CX

[Fgtfv567]

 

I could run 295x2 on a 500W power supply, given it is an actual good quality unit and not of the likes of CX

Dude that's such a bad idea....

[Mr.Meerkat]

Ehhhh...that PSU is not known for reliability...(evga 600B), you're better off with something from Seasonic or XFX (uses Seasonic OEMs) but if you want a EVGA psu then you really do need to get something like a 650w G2 or something around that.

[DXMember]

actually only thing I could suggest would be trying to get 4790 there instead, it shouldn't cost any much more and has a higher turbo boost

[mbryant]

What about a hyper 212 evo?

yes sorry, I like my evo and this may just be because I poorly applied the thermal paste but my temps have gone to 75 during a render and export but the Evo is one of the most recommended coolers

 

EDIT: I came to my current build from an AMD FX8320, 8GB of RAM and GTX 780. My gaming performance on my intel system is superb and my video production workflow has only sped up 

 

EDIT EDIT: The 212 EVO isn't "silent" but I have 2 fans on mine and it certainly is not "loud" 

[DXMember]

Dude that's such a bad idea....

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-power-supply-balance,3979-5.html

[Mr.Meerkat]

Dude that's such a bad idea....

Actually if it was the best 500w PSU that costed like $1000, I can see it being pulled off actually...

[DXMember]

Actually if it was the best 500w PSU that costed like $1000, I can see it being pulled off actually...

a regular one from seasonic or superflower or even be quiet is enough

[Mr.Meerkat]

a regular one from seasonic or superflower or even be quiet is enough

I know. I was just joking there

[DXMember]

I know. I was just joking there

it wasn't funny man!

[Fgtfv567]

yes sorry, I like my evo and this may just be because I poorly applied the thermal paste but my temps have gone to 75 during a render and export but the Evo is one of the most recommended coolers

 

EDIT: I came to my current build from an AMD FX8320, 8GB of RAM and GTX 780. My gaming performance on my intel system is superb and my video production workflow has only sped up 

 

EDIT EDIT: The 212 EVO isn't "silent" but I have 2 fans on mine and it certainly is not "loud" 

Well this is inside an R5, so one of the quietest cases and I'll use speed fan to turn the CPU fan and case fans' speed down

[Mr.Meerkat]

it wasn't funny man!

I'm sorry but I was being sarcastic...