Video and Photo Editing Build

elitejp · 10-28-2009, 06:51 AM

I have a few questions as I have been trying to research alot of this on my own and would love some input.

As the title says this will be mainly for editing video and photography. Im trying to keep this build from blowing up price wise. Of course i would like it to be somewhat future proof as files and stuff continually get larger. So here goes:

mobo: something that uses dd3 and runs dual pci-e x 16
Question: does having two or even three pci-e x 16 really make a difference? or is it just that current software doesnt yet make good use of this ability?
cpu i would like quad core. The amd phenom 955 3.2ghz looks pretty good but im not against intel in any way.
PSU Im still a bit clueless on this so any recommendations would be helpful.

Ok any insights are appreciated.

daisymtc · 10-28-2009, 01:15 PM

What is your budget excluding OS/ monitor/ speaker?
And location please.

**The_Other_One** · 10-28-2009, 02:42 PM

My recent build was made with much the same intentions in mind (HD video editing, photo editing, mild gaming). Price ended up being right at $1000. An even lower-end GPU would serve your purpose just fine. Multiple GPU's won't help what so even in video/photo editing software. I think Photoshop does now offer GPU accelerated effects, but all I can really tell has changed are some visual aspects (smooth zooming and such). But even so, most everything will be based on the CPU.

elitejp · 10-28-2009, 04:01 PM

My location is China and the electronics are more expensive unfortunately. As for my budget I really dont know yet but around $500 just for the compter wouldnt be a problem.

The other one: thats interesting to hear. yes the cs4 version is gpu accelerated, I shoot with the Canon 50d camera but am really interested in the 7d due to its 1080p and 720p video. did your $1000 setup include monitor and software or just the computer?

**The_Other_One** · 10-28-2009, 07:31 PM

I'm not sure what the video is like from the 7d (bitrate and all) but I've edited some things from my Aiptek GVS and it certainly isn't easy on my machine

diduknowthat · 10-28-2009, 07:36 PM

A computer like that basically needs a powerful CPU, a lot of RAM and a decent amount of hard drive space. A midrange graphics card should suffice (I hate it when people get hardcore gaming cards for video editing...). $500, however, isn't going to get you anything special, just a mid range everyday computer.

**The_Other_One** · 10-28-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diduknowthat

(I hate it when people get hardcore gaming cards for video editing...).

That better not be in reference to my 9800

Haha, but yeah, I think the build of 3D acceleration for said software is OpenGL. Normally I'd say even integrated cards would probably suffice, but I have tried Photoshop CS4 on my laptop... It was missing some kind of support; perhaps OpenGL 3.0? I forget right off, but it worked fine on my older desktop/7600GT.

diduknowthat · 10-28-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Other_One

That better not be in reference to my 9800

Haha, but yeah, I think the build of 3D acceleration for said software is OpenGL. Normally I'd say even integrated cards would probably suffice, but I have tried Photoshop CS4 on my laptop... It was missing some kind of support; perhaps OpenGL 3.0? I forget right off, but it worked fine on my older desktop/7600GT.

Nah I didn't even notice that

. What I mean is when people make threads like this, and the first thing they say is like "Oh I'm using a GTX 280" or something.

**The_Other_One** · 10-28-2009, 08:16 PM

Yeah, I figured that's what you meant

Besides, I do actually plan on gaming a little with mine

elitejp · 10-29-2009, 04:38 AM

Thanks. This gives me something to think about. I never would have guessed a video card doesnt help in making video

10-28-2009, 06:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
elitejp Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 44	Video and Photo Editing Build I have a few questions as I have been trying to research alot of this on my own and would love some input. As the title says this will be mainly for editing video and photography. Im trying to keep this build from blowing up price wise. Of course i would like it to be somewhat future proof as files and stuff continually get larger. So here goes: mobo: something that uses dd3 and runs dual pci-e x 16 Question: does having two or even three pci-e x 16 really make a difference? or is it just that current software doesnt yet make good use of this ability? cpu i would like quad core. The amd phenom 955 3.2ghz looks pretty good but im not against intel in any way. PSU Im still a bit clueless on this so any recommendations would be helpful. Ok any insights are appreciated.

10-28-2009, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	My recent build was made with much the same intentions in mind (HD video editing, photo editing, mild gaming). Price ended up being right at $1000. An even lower-end GPU would serve your purpose just fine. Multiple GPU's won't help what so even in video/photo editing software. I think Photoshop does now offer GPU accelerated effects, but all I can really tell has changed are some visual aspects (smooth zooming and such). But even so, most everything will be based on the CPU. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

10-28-2009, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
elitejp Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 44	My location is China and the electronics are more expensive unfortunately. As for my budget I really dont know yet but around $500 just for the compter wouldnt be a problem. The other one: thats interesting to hear. yes the cs4 version is gpu accelerated, I shoot with the Canon 50d camera but am really interested in the 7d due to its 1080p and 720p video. did your $1000 setup include monitor and software or just the computer? Last edited by elitejp; 10-28-2009 at 04:06 PM.

10-28-2009, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	I'm not sure what the video is like from the 7d (bitrate and all) but I've edited some things from my Aiptek GVS and it certainly isn't easy on my machine And sorry, guess I should have clarified. My build didn't include monitor, keyboard, mouse, or speakers. It was just the computer itself. If you're curious, here's my build. Some of the things were on sale or purchased elsewhere so the price might vary a bit... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128375 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820609361 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151187 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148040 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119161 (ended up using my old case and putting my old computer in here) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103055 (Later purchase, but OEM would work fine at stock speeds) __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB Last edited by The_Other_One; 10-28-2009 at 07:38 PM.

10-28-2009, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 7,495	A computer like that basically needs a powerful CPU, a lot of RAM and a decent amount of hard drive space. A midrange graphics card should suffice (I hate it when people get hardcore gaming cards for video editing...). $500, however, isn't going to get you anything special, just a mid range everyday computer. __________________ Media - Gaming Hybrid PC Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 4GB G.Skill DDR2 800 Memory \| 400GB WD SATA HD eVGA 8800GT 512mb Graphics Card X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Hauppauge HVR 1800 MCE TV Tuner Scythe Ninja \| AC Accelero S1 Passive heatsink CM Elite 340 mATX Case \| Noctua NF-S12 Fans liusland - myminicity

10-28-2009, 01:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,918	What is your budget excluding OS/ monitor/ speaker? And location please.

10-28-2009, 08:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	Yeah, I figured that's what you meant Besides, I do actually plan on gaming a little with mine __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

10-29-2009, 04:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
elitejp Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 44	Thanks. This gives me something to think about. I never would have guessed a video card doesnt help in making video

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