CPU recommendations?

Arthur Anderson10 said:Handbrake runs ffmpeg under the hood. I have no idea what that Adobe Premiere software is actually using.
I downloaded the free version today, and honestly, it was a total disaster.
It didn't even give me the option to select an NVIDIA GPU or use the x265 codec. I'm not sure which specific version everyone else is running, but the one I just grabbed was practically useless.

http://www.videosoftdev.com/ so I went ahead and downloaded their video converter.

You really need the full installation of Adobe Premiere, because that's where the updated converter is located that actually supports Intel...

wanderingbison9 said:You really need the full version of Adobe Premiere. It includes a new converter that supports Intel hardware...

Looking at the results from the Pro version, there is absolutely no way I am ever installing that on my machine again.🙂

I suppose I'll have to prioritize quality. I need to make some kind of compromise here. Here are a few shots for the UVC you asked about, along with some other 4K samples.
I think quality matters more than storage space, especially since we can just downscale from 4K to 720p for 24/7 recording.



The 4K footage that will be uploaded.

Honestly, 4K downscaled directly to 720p is your best bet regardless of the bitrate you're aiming for. You can't actually see the bitrate in VLC; just use MediaInfo, which is a free tool.

I noticed you're still sticking to those preset profiles that rely on DTS for audio.
DTS is never small. That’s where you can save space. Switch over to AAC at 96kbps and you'll shave off about 100MB per movie, maybe even more. If the end user isn't running a full surround sound setup, they won't notice a difference. DTS belongs in 4K content, not 720p. Plus, since your DTS is just stereo, nobody's going to miss anything by switching to AAC if they hook it up to a home theater system.
I don't use x265 much, so I'm not an expert on its specific bitrates. But if x264 1000 -1200 is a good sweet spot for video and 96kbps or 128kbps AAC works for audio, the x265 file could be four times smaller because the codec is four times more efficient than x264.

The screenshots you posted look great. The first one is a little blurry, but that's expected with re-encoded material. The main thing is that it doesn't turn into Lego blocks.🙂

I need a bit of time to get everything organized, since I'm still pretty new to this.
As for the audio, I'm sticking with the default settings for now, though I might tinker with them a little to see what works best.
Five streams are already being considered, so thanks for the info regarding the configuration.
Best,

Is this a decent component selection?

Intel Core i5 10400F
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Patriot Viper 4 32GB DDR4 XMP 2.0 K2 3200 MHz
ADATA XPG Gammix S11 Pro 512 GB
+HDD Backup
Corsair Carbide Series mATX
EVGA 750W Bronze Semi-Modular PSU

Looks fine to me

The 3600X isn't worth it unless it’s basically the same price as the 3600. The only real difference is a slightly better cooler. Just grab the 3600 and an aftermarket cooler instead, or just stick with the stock one.

Otherwise, if you can hold out until the end of the year, you might land a way better deal than a 2070S once the new GTX 1650 drops.

You don't need 32GB for gaming.

I expect demand for the 3000 series will be massive. That usually means lower supply and higher prices, much like what we're seeing right now with the 3080 and 3090 price spikes. For my specific needs, even this 2070 should be sufficient.
My EVGA card arrived today. It’s a beast compared to what I was using before, so I guess I hope it holds up well.
The only thing is that it's slightly wider than a standard 2-slot card because of the fans; it takes up about two and a half slots.
I think I'll hold off on the Intel Core i5 series until they actually launch. If the prices stay reasonable instead of being totally inflated, I might grab an Intel Core i5-12600K. Apparently, there's talk of a cheaper version coming early next year for around $240, which would be a great deal if the rumors are true.
It's mostly for video editing; I won't be using it for gaming very often.
Here are some photos.

Edward Thompson86 said:Demand for the 3000 series will be massive. Supply will stay tight and prices will skyrocket, much like we're seeing right now with the 3080 and 3090. For my specific needs, this 2070 is perfectly fine.
My card from EVGA finally arrived today. It’s a beast compared to what I was using before, and I expect it to perform great.
The only catch is that it’s a bit bulky; the fans make it about a 2.5-slot card.
I’m going to hold off on the Intel Core i5 series until they launch. If the pricing stays reasonable instead of being inflated, I'll grab an Intel Core i5-12600K. Word is there might be a standard 5600 coming out early next year for around $240, which would be a total win if the rumors are true.
I mainly bought this for video editing, not gaming.
Here are some photos.

You and the crypto miners are in the same boat.🙂

Forget about mining. Video editing is the main priority here.

I ended up ordering the parts for my new rig after all.

I picked up the GPU before the NVIDIA RTX 2070 and got the Thermaltake Versa H17 case at Best Buy.

The rest was ordered from Germany.

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I suppose this setup should be sufficient for 1080p. I think the combination of the SSD, CPU, and GPU will work well enough.

The Inter-tech Argus 650W is a pretty terrible power supply, and trying to run an NVIDIA RTX 2070 on it is a huge risk...

If I run into any issues with it, I'll just swap it out and pull the power supply from this PC.

Edward Thompson86 said:If I run into any trouble with it, I'll just swap out the power supply from this rig.

If it works better, and since we aren't sure what the issue is, you should probably just make the switch right away. Personally, I wouldn't even try booting up an Argus PC using an NVIDIA RTX 2070.

I just took a look at this build. I'm using a Corsair VS550, and I guess I'm not entirely sure if that power supply will actually be enough...

Edward Thompson86 said:I just checked this build and I have a Corsair VS550 in here. I'm not sure if that power supply will be strong enough...

Is the VS550 label orange or gray when you actually open up the case?

be quiet! Straight Power 11 Gold 550W
is about $110 at Best Buy here in the States!!!

Here are some photos taken right as I was cleaning the dust out of my PC.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FgtcGs4LNQv6MW6c6

Edward Thompson86 said:Here are some shots I took right after dusting out my rig.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FgtcGs4LNQv6MW6c6

The orange VS series is pretty bad—it's basically Corsair's bottom-of-the-line stuff. Don't even think about trying to run a 2070 Super on that; you really need to pick up a better PC Power Supply.