Computer Build (Part 1) - Research

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We will see how far this goes. Will I lock in on this plan or change course? Hence the research.

It is time though to set up a new video editing machine... and frankly Apple is a joke these days. Is that bad to say? They are great computers and beautiful... but the prices are a joke.

I know my next video editing rig will be a PC. I am going back after years and years, but the question is do I take the next step and dive into a self build.

Not easy but GOODNESS you get more bang for your buck if you can pull it off.

And when it comes to video and effects and hi-res and render times etc... you really do want a powerful machine.

For example, 16GB of Ram is not going to get you too far.

It would be more than enough for so many other softwares and workflows, but not for hi-resolution video.

Regardless, I will share my experience with the research, decision changes, or continuation of this build out.

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We will see how far this goes. Do I lock in or change course? We shall see. It is time though to set up a video editing machine... and frankly Apple is a joke these days. Is that bad to say? They are great computers and beautiful... but the prices are a joke.

I know my next video editing rig will be a PC. I am going back after years and years, but the question is do I take the next step and dive into a self build.

Not easy but GOODNESS you get more bang for your buck if you can pull it off.

And when it comes to video and effects and hi-res and render times etc... you really do want a powerful machine.

For example, 16GB of Ram is not going to get you too far. It would be more than enough for so many other softwares and workflows, but not for hi-resolution video editing.

Regardless, I will share my experience with the research, decision changes, and/or continuation of this build out.

Parts List

CPU
▪ AMD Ryzen 7 3700x $330 (w cooler)
▪ AMD Ryzen 9 3900x 12core $500 (w cooler)*
▪ AMD Ryzen 3950x 16core

Cooler (not urgent at first)
▪ Noctua NH-D15 140mmDualTwr $100

Motherboard
▪ MSI x570 Gaming Plus $170
(Upgradable to 128GB Ram)
(Add wifi $30)
▪ MSI wifi motherboard $205
▪ MSI Creation Prestige $420
(has 10gb ethernet port?)
(Blutooth?)
(USB more?)
(Supports USB-C?)
(Works w AMD CPU✔)

RAM
▪ Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB DDR4 3200Mhz C16 Memory Kit $320

SSD
▪ Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB SSD $215
▪ Samsung 500GB T5 SSD External $90
▪ M.2 brand (3GB/s)

GPU
▪ NVIDIA EVGAGeForceRTX2080 $720*
or
▪ NVIDIA EVGAGeForceRTX2060 $420
▪ GTX line
Would GTX need other parts?
"VRam"? 6-8GB

Case
▪ NZXT H510 Compact ATX Mid $70
(Bigger = easier build and more air?)

Power
▪ EVGA 220-G3-0750-X1 SuperNOVA 750 Watt $140
(Probably don't need bigger cooler?)
▪ 850 Watt

Other
Windows 10
Mouse
Keyboard
Speakers
4K Monitor
Blu-ray External $87

Stores
▪ Best Buy
▪ New Egg
▪ Amazon
▪ Other

Being that Hive is a blockchain based social media platform, it seems many people here are more tech aware than your average person, so if anyone has any corrections, notes, or ideas feel free to share.

I know my prices here need to be updated, but this is round one of my research.

Some useful videos so far from Tech Notice:

And from Matt Who Is Matt Johnson:

Be well.
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