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Hi all,
Looking for a build (from scratch, no parts to cannibalise), for a quick-working 4k rig.
The software I'll be using is DaVinci Resolve (and occasionally Adobe Premiere). Currently using my old PC which is taking somewhere between 20 and 40 minutes to complete a render of a 5 minute video. I've got a great deal of content to be able to process (multiple videos a day as I have a 5/7 9 to 5 other than this so have to work weekends), and I just don't have time to sit around waiting for a render to finalise. Using an external USB audio interface, so I don't need a fancy soundcard!
Am I right in thinking that the focus should be on processor, RAM and making sure I'm using an SSD for the 'live' files that are being processed? Obviously the storage is simple enough (I'm planning on using two mirrored backup HDDs for this, probably 2 TB each - don't want to lose the material).
Would be really grateful for any build ideas if you want, or just some general advice. I know what I need the system to do (quick 4k video processing), but no idea exactly what I need for it!
Additionally (thought it'll probably wreck my business expense claim, it would be great to make this my main PC for gaming too (due to space considerations). I mostly play FPS, action RPGs and sim-racing games.
For the build, I need everything including OS, except for the monitor and peripherals. Budget around £1,000, unless I'm way off the mark with this and need to revisit (could potentially look at £1,500 if it's essential. There is capital available, just want to keep the cost down.
I'll need space for the internal storage in the case too as I don't have much spare desk space, and want to avoid using external HDDs.
Sorry for rambling, if I've missed anything essential out please ask, and I'll try to be clearer!
Ta,
SD
Looking for a build (from scratch, no parts to cannibalise), for a quick-working 4k rig.
The software I'll be using is DaVinci Resolve (and occasionally Adobe Premiere). Currently using my old PC which is taking somewhere between 20 and 40 minutes to complete a render of a 5 minute video. I've got a great deal of content to be able to process (multiple videos a day as I have a 5/7 9 to 5 other than this so have to work weekends), and I just don't have time to sit around waiting for a render to finalise. Using an external USB audio interface, so I don't need a fancy soundcard!
Am I right in thinking that the focus should be on processor, RAM and making sure I'm using an SSD for the 'live' files that are being processed? Obviously the storage is simple enough (I'm planning on using two mirrored backup HDDs for this, probably 2 TB each - don't want to lose the material).
Would be really grateful for any build ideas if you want, or just some general advice. I know what I need the system to do (quick 4k video processing), but no idea exactly what I need for it!
Additionally (thought it'll probably wreck my business expense claim, it would be great to make this my main PC for gaming too (due to space considerations). I mostly play FPS, action RPGs and sim-racing games.
For the build, I need everything including OS, except for the monitor and peripherals. Budget around £1,000, unless I'm way off the mark with this and need to revisit (could potentially look at £1,500 if it's essential. There is capital available, just want to keep the cost down.
I'll need space for the internal storage in the case too as I don't have much spare desk space, and want to avoid using external HDDs.
Sorry for rambling, if I've missed anything essential out please ask, and I'll try to be clearer!
Ta,
SD