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Video editors help me with PC build questions

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kingsskier
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I am building a new PC and have a decent budget this time.
I will primarily be gaming and video editing with some background software running (music, recording devices, VM). My current spec out is overkill, but I want to know how much. Also, I want lasting power so I dont have to build a new one for a while. Here is my current spec:
i9 9900K coffee lake (can save 140 to downgrade to the i7 9700k)
32GB RAM DDR4 3200 ( can save ~100 downgrading to 16Gb 3200)
ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 DUAL-GTX1070-O8G 8GB 256-Bit GDDR5 (this is where I think I may want to upgrade and maybe lower the previous two thoughts?)
ASUS ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming (will take suggestions here too)
1000W G1+ 80 Plus gold power supply (Have a 750W that I could use and save $128)
CPU water cooler 2x240 fan radiator (could save 120 sticking to fan cooling. Keeping this requires me to buy a new case so I can fit the radiator fans)
Well ventilated fan covered case (Have a case but I need a new one for the water cooling radiator. Could save $88 to reuse old case)

This current build will run just shy of $1800 with some goodies thrown in by the brands. If I choose all downgrades I would save ~$600 that could be saved or repurposed into a better graphics card.
What are your thoughts on everything? Is the upgraded cpu and RAM worth ~$240 combined?

**This thread was edited on Dec 4th 2018 at 1:33:57pm
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DirtYStylE
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This set-up can hack into a nuclear silo and launch nukes remotely. It should also run anything you throw at it at max settings for the next 5 years. After all you picked the newest intel processor.

Someone is going to school me if I try to talk too much about specs. But it looks like your i9 will outperform your graphics card. So there will be room to upgrade your graphics card in the future. Or go dual.
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PB1
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might be overkill but its a nice machine
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kingsskier
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DirtYStylEThis set-up can hack into a nuclear silo and launch nukes remotely. It should also run anything you throw at it at max settings for the next 5 years. After all you picked the newest intel processor.

Someone is going to school me if I try to talk too much about specs. But it looks like your i9 will outperform your graphics card. So there will be room to upgrade your graphics card in the future. Or go dual.


What are the cpu draws of running dual? I have never heard of people running dual cards.

Another thing to add to the op, what is a better graphics card that I could swap the listed one for? The 1080, 2070 and 2080 have minimal performance differences (on paper) and a very significant price increase than the one I selected. Are the on paper numbers not relevant to performance?
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iskeaah
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I would upgrade graphics card and if possible the water cooling so you can overclock. Just make sure your cpu doesn't bottle neck.
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DirtYStylE
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kingsskierWhat are the cpu draws of running dual? I have never heard of people running dual cards.

Another thing to add to the op, what is a better graphics card that I could swap the listed one for? The 1080, 2070 and 2080 have minimal performance differences (on paper) and a very significant price increase than the one I selected. Are the on paper numbers not relevant to performance?


Dual GPUs is just something I read about. I can't say anything on it for sure. It was mostly directed at people that wanted to run 4k, but had older GPUs. So you could just add another GPU to your system to catch it up instead of doing a full replace
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ButteredToast.
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Get a powerful apple machine

Use Final Cut

Never worry about render or export times ever again

If I was the real professional videographer I tell myself I am I’d learn premiere but I’ve already gotten used to the headache-free workflow of Final Cut and I want to die whenever I use Premeire so take what I say with a grain of salt
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TRVP_ANGEL
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"for video editing"


*runs crysis on ultra at 60 fps*
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kingsskier
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ButteredToast.Get a powerful apple machine

Use Final Cut

Never worry about render or export times ever again

If I was the real professional videographer I tell myself I am I’d learn premiere but I’ve already gotten used to the headache-free workflow of Final Cut and I want to die whenever I use Premeire so take what I say with a grain of salt


Dont want a mac. First, I want a gaming pc and macs dont cut it there. Second, I run some Microsoft based stock trading/scanning software packages that wont run on mac and dont want any delay from a VM. Sticking to a windows based build.
As for editing, I help some friends with their youtube edits and run podcast edits. I am by no means a pro, but still need the power to run intense software.
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CalumSKI
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H O L Y bro ur system is gonna be sick
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eheath
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If you have the budget, spend it, because it will make it worth it down the road.

That being said, the i9 will only benefit you for video editing, I've been looking at new builds (mostly dreaming) and the 9700 6-core will probably satisfy you for years if you wanna save some cash.

32gb of ram is the truth, not entirely necessary, 16gb works great for me but having 32gb is worth the extra 100 if you can afford it.

The 1070 is a nice card, but for video editing you could downgrade to a 1060 and see little difference. Upgrading your graphics card should only be done if you want 200+fps on ultra for every game, if that's your MO, get a 1080ti, i wouldn't even waste my time with a 2070/2080 they're so expensive and the 1080ti is just as good...

1000w seems like overkill, but not going to change your price.
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CalumSKI
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eheathIf you have the budget, spend it, because it will make it worth it down the road.

That being said, the i9 will only benefit you for video editing, I've been looking at new builds (mostly dreaming) and the 9700 6-core will probably satisfy you for years if you wanna save some cash.

32gb of ram is the truth, not entirely necessary, 16gb works great for me but having 32gb is worth the extra 100 if you can afford it.

The 1070 is a nice card, but for video editing you could downgrade to a 1060 and see little difference. Upgrading your graphics card should only be done if you want 200+fps on ultra for every game, if that's your MO, get a 1080ti, i wouldn't even waste my time with a 2070/2080 they're so expensive and the 1080ti is just as good...

1000w seems like overkill, but not going to change your price.


i saw a build with a 2080 and its benchmarks are insane
what u have in ur build seems good though i think u should consider upgrading to a 1080ti if ur budget can allow it
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dietcoke.man
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DirtYStylEDual GPUs is just something I read about. I can't say anything on it for sure. It was mostly directed at people that wanted to run 4k, but had older GPUs. So you could just add another GPU to your system to catch it up instead of doing a full replace


nvidia it's SLI
amd it's crossfire
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kingsskier
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CalumSKIi saw a build with a 2080 and its benchmarks are insane
what u have in ur build seems good though i think u should consider upgrading to a 1080ti if ur budget can allow it


The 1080ti is over double the price and on paper, the numbers are only a small persent better. Is it really worth the extra $500 for ~5-10% gain on paper?
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eheath
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kingsskierThe 1080ti is over double the price and on paper, the numbers are only a small persent better. Is it really worth the extra $500 for ~5-10% gain on paper?


What games are you playing?
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CLQ
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I9 is way overkill IMO, get an I7 for video editing, or if you are just going to game, i'd get an I5.
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eheath
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CLQI9 is way overkill IMO, get an I7 for video editing, or if you are just going to game, i'd get an I5.


For video editing the i9 would be the best option, he could save $200 going to the i7-8700k which is 6 cores and 12 threads. THe i7-9700k doesn't have hyperthreading, which is a big downside for video editing. So IMO OP should get either the i9-9900k or i7-8700k.
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CLQ
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eheathFor video editing the i9 would be the best option, he could save $200 going to the i7-8700k which is 6 cores and 12 threads. THe i7-9700k doesn't have hyperthreading, which is a big downside for video editing. So IMO OP should get either the i9-9900k or i7-8700k.


You're right and you are definitely more knowledgeable about this than me. I just think that OP does video editing as a little side hobby and isn't super serious about it, that money he saves buying an I7 would be better used towards a 1080.
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eheath
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CLQYou're right and you are definitely more knowledgeable about this than me. I just think that OP does video editing as a little side hobby and isn't super serious about it, that money he saves buying an I7 would be better used towards a 1080.


Yeah it depends on your priority, if its gaming then ya get an i5-9600k and a 1080ti.
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CalumSKI
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down grade ya cpu to i7 8700k so u can overclock it if thats ur thing
upgrade your gpu to 1080ti
u can overclock your cpu and gpu to like 4.7 or 5.1 and chill with those
just remember if ur gonna overclock think about good cooling options and dont use the stock cpu cooler
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