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I'm looking to build a gaming/video editing machine. This is what I have so far: PC Partpicker Link Any advice on where to cut unnessary spending or increase performance while not increasing the cost too much will be greatly appreciated. Feel free to steal my build if you want. |
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For video editing, I would suggest going with the i7 3820. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115229&Tpk=3820 It will surely be better than the 2600k for video rendering. Unfortunately, it's a different socket (LGA 2011), but this socket is newer, and most (if not all) of the motherboards come with better chipsets than the standard LGA 1155 socket motherboards. I would say I have to disagree with the modular statement there. The cool master cases have a ton of room at the back for spare cables. I find having a non modular cable PSU to look better as well as the cables are all together and not bunched over a wider area. It's all personal preference, but we both can agree that 500 watts might be a little too low, right? 1
500 watt is below the minimum requirements for that system, the videocard recommends 600 watts, but I would go 700watts, especially if you plan to overclock. overclocking can significantly increase power consumption PS you never want to push a power supply close to it's limits as that will cause additional line ripple and reduce system stability. The end result of that will be you having to use higher voltages to reach the same overclocks (more heat) and you will not reach the CPU's true max overclock |
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Nice system there. Great CPU and RAM Always good to have SSD for bott and you videos and games on a hard drive! Go for it! |
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Better then mine! Should be a great build. But like Jackster said an SSD would be great. |
