CPU for Video editing, encoding and gaming

[reiyushin]

Hi there

I've been doing more and more video editing and finding my 2500k is too sluggish! Time for an upgrade but I'm torn between z97 and x99!

I do video editing on premier pro and after effects and I have to transcode most of the files before use.

I game on a single gpu and don't plan on going sli.

The upgrade costs aren't too dissimilar all in all it's cost about an extra £80 for x99.

So given my needs what would you pick?

x99 and 5820k or z97 and 4790k

 

[reiyushin]

Seems my path is chosen I wonder if OcUK will price match in x99 stuff

 

[reiyushin]

There is an argument against X99 unless you're REALLY going to exploit the multi threading aspect. I think it unlikely you will get the full value from it, but I have no idea as to your workflow. Given the 2 for 1 deal Gigabyte has on three of their boards right now, you could go with one of those and an i7 4790k (which would be great for your needs) and then in the future if you felt a need to move to X99, you'd get the motherboard free.

There certainly seems to be a big debate on this platform! I've seen the gigabyte boards and if they'd have extended that offer to some of their others I'd be tempted but I don't fancy the ones on offer!

 

[reiyushin]

If I want one with a warranty I need to pay near 5820k prices, think it's better to sell now whilst my 2500k setup is worth something