Hello everyone,
I last built a PC over 10 years ago, so I've got some catching up to do. That one died and I couldn't figure out why at the time. I think the motherboard fried somehow. Anyway that's in the past, but I mention it because I'm a little wary of building one again, so would rather have it built. Since then I've always used laptops for basic computer use. Now I'm really into photography and want to get into video editing also, so my current laptop simply isn't up to scratch.
From what I've read, the Ryzen processors are meant to be better for video rendering, and more cost effective. So I'm thinking of a Ryzen 1700 processor, 8 cores (which again I've read more cores is better for video rendering).
I've also learnt that graphics memory isn't so important for video editing. I won't be using the system for gaming all that much. I'll mostly be using it for Adobe Light room, photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects. Would a 2GB card be enough, or maybe 3GB as a minimum?
As for memory, well I'd like to get 32GB, but it all depends on cost. Probably 16GB would be more likely. I'll often be editing in 4K if that helps with suggestions. After much research it seems that the speed of the RAM is especially important for AMD systems. I think 3000mhz would be the way to go?
Motherboard? Haven't really got a clue. Obviously one that fully supports my other components. Suggestions and reasons why would be appreciated.
Here's a thing I heard about SSD's. Someone said that once your PC has started and the programmes loaded, then SSD's offer no more performance gain over HDD's. That doesn't make sense to me, because if the files that those programmes are accessing are also on the faster SSD, then surely it can access them quicker than accessing them on an HDD. Am I correct in that?
With that in mind, I'm wondering whether a 256GB SSD would be enough. I suppose it would as I could just load what I need from the HDD to the SSD when working on one project. And I'd have enough space for that. The only reason to get a 500GB SSD would be if I had a very large amount of programmes, or I just couldn't be bothered transferring files between the HD and SSD. Am I making any sense? Feel free to tell me if not, I'm used to it
Power supply: I'd like the system to be as efficient as possible. I've briefly looked at modular power supplies, but tbh not enough to really understand them. Power usage is important so I'm thinking about those gold power supplies, as aren't they supposed to use less power? Any advise on this greatly received. Thanks!
As for cooling, well I don't want to go down the water cooling route. The maintenance isn't for me. I know there are all in one systems or something like that where you don't have to maintain them, but I'm not sure if that's entirely true. I want a very quiet and efficient system. I remember the PC I built in the past got louder and louder over time, to the point it became ridiculous. I'm sure tech has moved on a lot since then. Of course you've got to build the PC right to get the best airflow, so it's down to human error too.
Case: Not sure really. One that offers good airflow and upgrades. I want this PC for years to come.
I like those cases where you can see into them. Maybe some cool lighting. Is a mid size case the way to go for this system? I'm always used to having a disk drive, but I've noticed a lot of cases don't offer the slot for one. To be honest I haven't used the disk drive in my laptop for ages, except for using Knoppix to recover a system. Maybe I'm old school but I like the idea of it. Or maybe I just need to get with it and move on.
I use SD cards a lot with my camera equipment, but I can transfer files from my camera using USB.
Is there a need for an SD card slow on a PC? Is it faster?
I've probably left some obvious things out, but I think that's a long enough post for now. I'm kind of a noob at all this, but I also have some experience with tech stuff.
I really appreciate any and all advice.
PS: My budget can go up to £1500, but I'm fine with going lower. In fact I reckon it should come under that anyway. It could potentially go higher if I'm convinced it's really necessary (ie: you definitely need 32GB of DDR4 4000Mhz!), but I doubt that.
Thanks a lot!
lemon.
I last built a PC over 10 years ago, so I've got some catching up to do. That one died and I couldn't figure out why at the time. I think the motherboard fried somehow. Anyway that's in the past, but I mention it because I'm a little wary of building one again, so would rather have it built. Since then I've always used laptops for basic computer use. Now I'm really into photography and want to get into video editing also, so my current laptop simply isn't up to scratch.
From what I've read, the Ryzen processors are meant to be better for video rendering, and more cost effective. So I'm thinking of a Ryzen 1700 processor, 8 cores (which again I've read more cores is better for video rendering).
I've also learnt that graphics memory isn't so important for video editing. I won't be using the system for gaming all that much. I'll mostly be using it for Adobe Light room, photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects. Would a 2GB card be enough, or maybe 3GB as a minimum?
As for memory, well I'd like to get 32GB, but it all depends on cost. Probably 16GB would be more likely. I'll often be editing in 4K if that helps with suggestions. After much research it seems that the speed of the RAM is especially important for AMD systems. I think 3000mhz would be the way to go?
Motherboard? Haven't really got a clue. Obviously one that fully supports my other components. Suggestions and reasons why would be appreciated.
Here's a thing I heard about SSD's. Someone said that once your PC has started and the programmes loaded, then SSD's offer no more performance gain over HDD's. That doesn't make sense to me, because if the files that those programmes are accessing are also on the faster SSD, then surely it can access them quicker than accessing them on an HDD. Am I correct in that?
With that in mind, I'm wondering whether a 256GB SSD would be enough. I suppose it would as I could just load what I need from the HDD to the SSD when working on one project. And I'd have enough space for that. The only reason to get a 500GB SSD would be if I had a very large amount of programmes, or I just couldn't be bothered transferring files between the HD and SSD. Am I making any sense? Feel free to tell me if not, I'm used to it
Power supply: I'd like the system to be as efficient as possible. I've briefly looked at modular power supplies, but tbh not enough to really understand them. Power usage is important so I'm thinking about those gold power supplies, as aren't they supposed to use less power? Any advise on this greatly received. Thanks!
As for cooling, well I don't want to go down the water cooling route. The maintenance isn't for me. I know there are all in one systems or something like that where you don't have to maintain them, but I'm not sure if that's entirely true. I want a very quiet and efficient system. I remember the PC I built in the past got louder and louder over time, to the point it became ridiculous. I'm sure tech has moved on a lot since then. Of course you've got to build the PC right to get the best airflow, so it's down to human error too.
Case: Not sure really. One that offers good airflow and upgrades. I want this PC for years to come.
I like those cases where you can see into them. Maybe some cool lighting. Is a mid size case the way to go for this system? I'm always used to having a disk drive, but I've noticed a lot of cases don't offer the slot for one. To be honest I haven't used the disk drive in my laptop for ages, except for using Knoppix to recover a system. Maybe I'm old school but I like the idea of it. Or maybe I just need to get with it and move on.
I use SD cards a lot with my camera equipment, but I can transfer files from my camera using USB.
Is there a need for an SD card slow on a PC? Is it faster?
I've probably left some obvious things out, but I think that's a long enough post for now. I'm kind of a noob at all this, but I also have some experience with tech stuff.
I really appreciate any and all advice.
PS: My budget can go up to £1500, but I'm fine with going lower. In fact I reckon it should come under that anyway. It could potentially go higher if I'm convinced it's really necessary (ie: you definitely need 32GB of DDR4 4000Mhz!), but I doubt that.
Thanks a lot!
lemon.
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