New Build for Smooth Full HD Editing

[samir0810]

Hey guys. I'm new and I'm a sort of "aspiring filmmaker". My current pc is not bad, but it certainly won't help me do what I need. SO, I've decided to build my new pc, which I will buy in less than an year (it depends on when I'm going to my native country, Santo Domingo, where things cost less than here in Italy, which will be either in December or next June), and its main uses will be Full HD Editing, since I'll also buy a Canon 600D, with programs like Premiere Pro or After Effects. That's the priority. I will also play some games like FIFA and PES.

Anyway, I wanted to know if these specs were compatible with each other and if you would suggest something Better. This set up will cost about 850 dollars. I'd rather not go above this price, but if it is strictly necessary, then my budget would be of about 930 dollars.

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - $150
Power Supply: KeyTeck 600w Power Supply - $36
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600 - $300
RAM: CORSAIR 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 $45
GPU: EVGA 012-P3-1571-AR GeForce GTX 570 HD w/Display-Port (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $320

So what do you think? Are they compatible and will they do the job I want them to do?

[jdeb]

Mother and CPU are fine but you could save a little money going with an i5-2500K.

Have no idea on the power supply, from the looks of the price it is probably a cheap unit and not advisable. You should be looking for a Antec, Seasonic, or Corsair (not the builders series) power supply.

You want the Corsair Vengeance 1.5V DDR3 1600 memory for that chipset. However, that memory would work.

I would re post this thread when you are actually ready to purchase as a lot can change in a couple of months.

[samir0810]

Why yes, I would save 90 dollars going for the i5, but are you sure it will do what I need? Because I'd rather spend the 90 dollars than later regretting it.
I also saved the Vengeance on my faves so I can buy those instead of the others.

[glc]

Well, the only thing the 90 bucks really does for you is give you hyperthreading. It's only 0.1 Ghz faster. You don't even need the "K" model if you aren't planning on overclocking or using QuickSync.

[samir0810]

Forgive me but.. what exactly is hyperthreading?

EDIT: I read what hyperthreading is now. But wouldn't it help me with my editing software?

[Khalil]

Originally Posted by samir0810 Forgive me but.. what exactly is hyperthreading? EDIT: I read what hyperthreading is now. But wouldn't it help me with my editing software?

No. Hyperthreading is good for virtualization. You will see no benefit from it.
Power supplies we recommend are Seasonic, Corsair, Antec and FSP. That Keytek power supply you listed is of very poor quality.

[samir0810]

I found this Corsair PSU, what do you think about it: Corsair CMPSU-600CX 600W Power Supply: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

So I guess I should go for the i5 2500 then? That would indeed save me a good amount of money!

[glc]

We don't recommend the CX or GS series Corsairs - the best Corsairs are the TX, HX, and AX series. If you want an Antec, get an Earthwatts or HCG.

[samir0810]

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Power Supply

This one?

[glc]

That's a good one.

[Bronxbomber90]

Un dominicano en Italia
I was saying a Dominican in Italy, I have an uncle who is from Santo Domingo as well.

As far as hyper threading it might benefit you, is basically allows you to work smooth with different things open at the same time.

Am I right guys?

You really want to change your PSU for a better one, what hard drive you have by the way?

[jdeb]

Hyper threading is helpful with heavy-duty audio/video transcoding apps. It’s particularly good if you like to edit media often or you use your computer as a workstation for professional programs like Photoshop or Maya.

[echrisinger]

Sorry to err... steam your beans Khalil and glc, but hyperthreading does help with render times. If you're an aspiring movie maker, go with the 2600k. I would expect that eventually you'll get into Cinema 4D, and I'd hope you're using Adobe After Effects/Sony Vegas. Both of these programs benefit from hyperthreading.
Also, I'd go with the 2600k. It's $10 more, and the overclocking will give you much faster render times. (I'd get it, just in case you decide to overclock - as overclocking is incredibly easy).
Also, if possible try to find RAM with altered timings (as in something like 7-11-9-27 or something - just not 9-9-9-10). It's not the BIGGEST deal in the world, but it certainly helps with video editing type programs.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by echrisinger Sorry to err... steam your beans Khalil and glc, but hyperthreading does help with render times. If you're an aspiring movie maker, go with the 2600k. I would expect that eventually you'll get into Cinema 4D, and I'd hope you're using Adobe After Effects/Sony Vegas. Both of these programs benefit from hyperthreading. Also, I'd go with the 2600k. It's $10 more, and the overclocking will give you much faster render times. (I'd get it, just in case you decide to overclock - as overclocking is incredibly easy). Also, if possible try to find RAM with altered timings (as in something like 7-11-9-27 or something - just not 9-9-9-10). It's not the BIGGEST deal in the world, but it certainly helps with video editing type programs.

I agree about the CPU for the most part but not the RAM. I understand what you are saying (RAM) but stability should be of the utmost importance and the ram I suggested is by far the most stable for that chipset. Now if he or She is going to be overclocking then the 1.5V Corsair Vengeance in the 1866 can be an option.

[echrisinger]

Originally Posted by jdeb Now if he or She is going to be overclocking then the 1.5V Corsair Vengeance in the 1866 can be an option.

I was kind of trying to subconsciously say he/she should get the 1866 :3 (There isn't any other vengeance with altered timings I don't think...)