Video editing rig build help?

[Flyguygamer]

I am building a rig for video editing and need some help with parts selection. I have decided on the I7 3930k CUpu because of the increased cores and threads, as well as more ram lanes and higher bandwidth. 

For the graphics card I am using the gtx 780 because of its increased cuda core count, as well as more video ram then the gtx 680 or equivalent cards. I will use a corsair h100i with 2 more fans on it for push/pull to cool my 3930k once it is overclocked. I am using a 500gb samsung 840 ssd for boot, os, and software. For mass storage I am going to get a Wd Caviar black 2tb. I plan to use 16gb of corsair vengance 1600 9-9-9-24 single channel ram for its relatively low price. I want an Asus abertooth x79 mother board to go along with my 3930k. I will be using coolermaster R4-LR2-20AG-R2 fans, for the high cfm, relatively high static pressure, and the low noise of 20dba. I plan to house it all in a corsair carbide 500r case. For peripherals I want to use a Corsair k70 keyboard with mx blue keys, either a naga or deathadder from razer as a mouse, the bose Ae2 headphones, and the blue yeti Mic for voice overs. I still need a psu, I am deciding between the Corsair Ax760i and the corsair 860i. Any recommendations with regards to any of my parts is highly appreciated. I have a budget including peripherals of around $3500.00 USd, I want to buy everything from Tigerdirect.com, and live in the US. I have built PCs for other people but I am not very good at doing psu wattage calculations. I hope to run the 3930k somewhere between 4.2 and 4.5 GHz. I do not want to use amd cpus, amd graphics cards, or overclock my gpu in any way. Thanks in advance for your help, Jake.

[Cacao]

It doesn't really look like you need to go with the extreme platform, you won't use the PCIE lanes or memory dimms. A 4770k isn't too far off from a 3930k in terms of performance and you could save yourself quite a bit of money while also getting some newer features. 

[Flyguygamer]

It doesn't really look like you need to go with the extreme platform, you won't use the PCIE lanes or memory dimms. A 4770k isn't too far off from a 3930k in terms of performance and you could save yourself quite a bit of money while also getting some newer features. 

I need the extra bandwidth of the 2011 socket and went sb-e over ib-e to save a few bucks, I also dont like haswell for the heat.

[Cacao]

I need the extra bandwidth of the 2011 socket and went sb-e over ib-e to save a few bucks, I also dont like haswell for the heat.

But you're using a single card and 16gb of RAM?

[Flyguygamer]

But you're using a single card and 16gb of RAM?

Sole reason for that is budget I plan to sli the 780 in the future as well as adding 16gb more ram as budget allows. The bandwidth I am talking about is the socket transfer rate is much higher on lga 2011 than lga 1150 or 1155.

[Cacao]

Sole reason for that is budget I plan to sli the 780 in the future as well as adding 16gb more ram as budget allows. The bandwidth I am talking about is the socket transfer rate is much higher on lga 2011 than lga 1150 or 1155.

Well even with 2 way SLI and 32gb of RAM LGA 1150 will work just as well. If you do decide to go LGA 2011, you should at least get one of the newer CPUs, like a 4930k.

[megadarkwood]

Get 64gb of RAM

[delet my acc pls]

Unless you are getting more than 32gb get a 4770k and the heat is nothing to worry about, also the more bandwith thing won't give you noticably increased performance, also @Samdb might be able to help quite a bit

[Samdb]

Unless you are getting more than 32gb get a 4770k and the heat is nothing to worry about, also the more bandwith thing won't give you noticably increased performance, also @Samdb might be able to help quite a bit

 

It depends on how hardcore you are going, if it's just the occasional video for YouTube a 4770K will suffice. The 2011 platform is more oriented towards workstation PCs and with this comes a hefty cost, not to mention the motherboards for 1150 have a larger bang for the buck, allowing you to get more features at a lower cost. The performance you would get out of the 3930K would be marginal when compared with the 4770K and is not worth the money unless you absolutely need it, with the money save you could buy a better GPU or even buy a sound card depending on your preference.

 

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[Flyguygamer]

It depends on how hardcore you are going, if it's just the occasional video for YouTube a 4770K will suffice. The 2011 platform is more oriented towards workstation PCs and with this comes a hefty cost, not to mention the motherboards for 1150 have a larger bang for the buck, allowing you to get more features at a lower cost. The performance you would get out of the 3930K would be marginal when compared with the 4770K and is not worth the money unless you absolutely need it, with the money save you could buy a better GPU or even buy a sound card depending on your preference.

 

Sam,

Intel Response Squad member

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I do my editing for a living, and until now I was using a pre built hp with a 2.5 ghz core i5 2400s cpu and a drop in radeon 2600pro. What do you think I should do based on my video rendering is around 30 min of render time to 1 min of vid time. I do around 12 hours of editing per day and let it render overnight. I am looking to do more editing and less rendering. I though 2011 would be the best bet in the long run. I may eventually go to 64 gb of ram and 2 way sli titans, but for now I am trying to save a little money while still offering future options and great performance. Which socket should I go for with this information.

[Flyguygamer]

Well even with 2 way SLI and 32gb of RAM LGA 1150 will work just as well. If you do decide to go LGA 2011, you should at least get one of the newer CPUs, like a 4930k.

As previously mentioned, I am going 3930k over 4930k to save a few bucks. I am currently running a core i5 2400s @2.5 Ghz sandy bridge.

[Samdb]

I do my editing for a living, and until now I was using a pre built hp with a 2.5 ghz core i5 2400s cpu and a drop in radeon 2600pro. What do you think I should do based on my video rendering is around 30 min of render time to 1 min of vid time. I do around 12 hours of editing per day and let it render overnight. I am looking to do more editing and less rendering. I though 2011 would be the best bet in the long run. I may eventually go to 64 gb of ram and 2 way sli titans, but for now I am trying to save a little money while still offering future options and great performance. Which socket should I go for with this information.

 

If you're doing it for a living don't skimp out. The 4930K would be better because of the amount of rendering that you actually do, although it is quite expensive.

[Flyguygamer]

If you're doing it for a living don't skimp out. The 4930K would be better because of the amount of rendering that you actually do, although it is quite expensive.

I thought so. I was going to go with sandybridge-e over ivybridge-e to save a few bucks, what to you think I should do about that one?

[Samdb]

I thought so. I was going to go with sandybridge-e over ivybridge-e to save a few bucks, what to you think I should do about that one?

 

If you're concerned about power consumption go Ivy, if not go with Sandy.

[Flyguygamer]

If you're concerned about power consumption go Ivy, if not go with Sandy.

I am not really concerned about power consumption, but need to know 2 things. First, what clock speed am I likely to get with sub 65c temps at 100% load on the 3930k? Second, What wattage psu do I need for the aforementioned clockspeed and a gtx 780 with 10 fans and up to 5 hdd's?

[Samdb]

I am not really concerned about power consumption, but need to know 2 things. First, what clock speed am I likely to get with sub 65c temps at 100% load on the 3930k? Second, What wattage psu do I need for the aforementioned clockspeed and a gtx 780 with 10 fans and up to 5 hdd's?

 

I have no idea, I've never overclocked any 2011 CPUs so I really couldn't tell you, but you could go with higher temperatures if you want a higher clock speed.

[Flyguygamer]

I have no idea, I've never overclocked any 2011 CPUs so I really couldn't tell you, but you could go with higher temperatures if you want a higher clock speed.

What do you think a good 100% load temp is for stable operation on the 3930k?

[crudefallout]

What do you think a good 100% load temp is for stable operation on the 3930k?

I would say anywhere under 80c would be good for 24/7 operation. Also, you were wondering about PSU earlier, for the 3930k and two cards I would suggest the 860i over the 760i. You likely would be more than fine with the 760i, but it is always good just in case.

[Flyguygamer]

I would say anywhere under 80c would be good for 24/7 operation. Also, you were wondering about PSU earlier, for the 3930k and two cards I would suggest the 860i over the 760i. You likely would be more than fine with the 760i, but it is always good just in case.

For now I am only using a single 780 but plan to sli in the future so I think I will go for the 860. And now ax860 vs ax860i?

[Mooshi]

Sole reason for that is budget I plan to sli the 780 in the future

 

Don't wait too long. With the rate tech advances, it's a bad idea to add another card way further down the line. At that point, you're better if with whatever generation is current if you waited too long.

[Flyguygamer]

Sole reason for that is budget I plan to sli the 780 in the future

 

Don't wait too long. With the rate tech advances, it's a bad idea to add another card way further down the line. At that point, you're better if with whatever generation is current if you waited too long.

You are right so I might just ebay the 780 and go current.

[crudefallout]

For now I am only using a single 780 but plan to sli in the future so I think I will go for the 860. And now ax860 vs ax860i?

 

Unless you really want corsair link support on the PSU, I would go for the ax 860. Not only is it cheaper, but it also has better build quality and internals. It is built by seasonic as opposed to flextronic, and it shows (better solder points, more organized, etc.). There is the Digital signal processor on the 860i, but that offers very little tangible benefit. Save the money and put it somewhere else.

[WoodenMarker]

I do my editing for a living, and until now I was using a pre built hp with a 2.5 ghz core i5 2400s cpu and a drop in radeon 2600pro. What do you think I should do based on my video rendering is around 30 min of render time to 1 min of vid time. I do around 12 hours of editing per day and let it render overnight. I am looking to do more editing and less rendering. I though 2011 would be the best bet in the long run. I may eventually go to 64 gb of ram and 2 way sli titans, but for now I am trying to save a little money while still offering future options and great performance. Which socket should I go for with this information.

What program(s) do you use to edit?

[Flyguygamer]

What program(s) do you use to edit?

Sony vegas pro 12, and sometimes adobe premier pro cc.

[Flyguygamer]

Unless you really want corsair link support on the PSU, I would go for the ax 860. Not only is it cheaper, but it also has better build quality and internals. It is built by seasonic as opposed to flextronic, and it shows (better solder points, more organized, etc.). There is the Digital signal processor on the 860i, but that offers very little tangible benefit. Save the money and put it somewhere else.

Thanks for the help.