Best PC build for video editing?

https://www.udemy.com/blog/best-comp...video-editing/
So, if I’m reading this right, the heavy lifters here are going to be the CPU and the RAM, while the graphics card is more of a secondary concern—I mean, sure, I’d love something decent, but I’m definitely not looking for one of those high-end monster cards meant for hardcore gamers. As for memory, 8GB is technically the floor, though personally, I’d much rather aim for 16GB right out of the gate, since upgrading later can always be a bit of a headache. For the brain of the operation, I’m really leaning toward an i7. To clarify what I actually need: I just need the tower itself. I’ve already got my monitor and all my peripherals sorted, and I’m not looking to drop extra cash on an OS. One thing that’s a total dealbreaker, though, is making sure the motherboard has a slot for a FireWire card, because I’ve already got one sitting here ready to go.

BUDGET - MAX $2.25!

Looking at various setups, this one seems to be the closest thing to my ideal build:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/details/p-n-pro-l.aspx

Anyway, I would truly appreciate some guidance here, because honestly, I’m a bit out of my depth when it comes to judging the quality of specific components—like knowing if a motherboard is actually reliable—or even figuring out which retailers are the most trustworthy.

Thanks in advance! 🙂

First off, stay away from those pre-built setups—honestly, 90% of them are just poorly put together, especially ones like this where you don't even get a real warranty on individual parts, just some measly 24-month blanket coverage.

So, if you want to hit your specific goals without breaking the bank, here’s what I’d actually suggest building:

Intel Core i7-4790
AS ROCK H97M PRO4
2X PATRIOT SIG 8GB 1333 MHZ (16GB)
SanDisk 120 GB SSD
Western Digital Blue 2TB SATA 3
GE FORCE GT 740 2GB DDR5
LITE ON DVD-RW SATA
EVGA Core edition 80 450W
FIREWIRE
SHARKOON MA-A1000 USB 3.0 + 140/120 MM FAN

= $2355 including assembly and shipping - Best Buy.

I linked everything through a reliable retailer so you won't get lost, and they have all the specifics on components and warranties right there for you.

graniteharbor85 said:First off, stay away from pre-built rigs. In 90% of cases, they're poorly put together, especially when they only give you a measly 24-month warranty on the whole thing instead of individual parts.

So, here is what a setup for your needs and budget should actually look like:

Intel Core i7-4790
ASROCK H97M PRO4
2X PATRIOT SIG 8GB 1333 MHZ (16GB)
SanDisk 120 GB SSD
Western Digital Blue 3.5 2TB SATA 3
GE FORCE GT 740 2GB DDR5
LITE ON DVD-RW SATA
EVGA Core edition 80 450W
FIREWIRE
SHARKOON MA-A1000 USB 3.0 + 140/120 MM FAN

= $2355 including assembly and shipping - Best Buy.

Everything is linked from a reliable retailer so you don't get lost, and they list all the component specs and warranty info.

Already has a FireWire card 👍

2 x DDR3 8GB (1x8GB) Crucial, 1600MHz CL11
1 x SanDisk 120 GB SSD, 120 GB capacity, 2.5"
1 x EVGA Core edition 80 450W PSU - EasyRail technology
1 x ASUS DRW-24F1ST/BLK/B/AS SATA, DVD-R 24x, DVD-RW 6x, DVD+R 24x
1 x HDD Western Digital Blue 2TB, Serial ATA III, 7200 rpm, 7200
1 x MSI GTX 750 Ti Gaming 2GB GDDR5, N750Ti TF 2GD5/OC Gaming
1 x Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz,1MB,8MB,84W,1150) Box
1 x Spire Sonex 6010, ATX/micro ATX case
1 x ASRock H97-PRO4, s1150, Intel ® H97, 4 x DDR3, 1 x PCI Express

$2338
The GPU has more CUDA cores, so it'll definitely help the CPU with processing tasks. 😁
Plus, the big perk is that if you feel like playing something, you can 😁 without worrying about whether it'll actually run or not. 🙂

wow, thanks a million everyone! 🙂

CPU:Intel Core i7 4790
Motherboard:MSI H97M-E35
RAM:Patriot Sig, 1600MHz, 16GB (2x 8GB)
SSD:SANDISK X110 256GB
HDD:Seagate BarraCuda, 2TB
Power Supply:Corsair CX430M Modular, 430 Watt
Case:Zalman ZM-T1 PLUS, USB 3.0, 80mm fan
GPU:Inno3D GTX750Ti 2GB
Cooler:Xilence case fan 120×120×25mm

$2317diskont24
shipping $27