SB Build with scope for IB

easyrider · 7 Nov 2011 at 09:51

Ok,

I know my shizzle when it comes to hardware but I want some input on a build I will be doing for a mate of mine.

His primary use of the machine will be Video Editing using Sony Vegas Pro 11

Budget £1000 (Hardware Only)

I want a mobo that will support Ivy Bridge and be stable

GFX for CUDA?

Spec me up so I can get some ideas

Cheers

easy

fowler002 · 7 Nov 2011 at 10:16

just give stulid a buzz, he's the main expert on here. if he can't come up with a suitable build no one can

I would but not got the time right now.

edit: quick spec(do you need hard disks?)

CPU i2600k(last week would have said 2700k oem)

mb asrock extreme4 gen3 tho can't say if it'll be stable/cause no issues

RAM whatever is cheapest of pc3-12800 1600mhz, might want 16gb

cooler gelid tranquilo unless you already have a decent cooler or want 4.8ghz+

psu lepa g series 700w

gpu 560ti

case do you need one? raven3 if you do.

easyrider · 7 Nov 2011 at 11:33

Thanks

Yeah need case and Hard disks although I'm thinking of just getting M4's

easyrider · 7 Nov 2011 at 11:46

I want to use Cuda is the 440 ok with enough cores to warrant its purchase?

flippant · 7 Nov 2011 at 12:46

I've used CUDA for rendering in 3D studio, and it's interesting, but not faster than the CPU, and that was a GTX480 vs an i7 920 @3.8. Sony vegas may be a better use.

The Sony vegas benchmarks show a good speed improvement over an 17 960 at stock, but that's with a GTX570.

I wouldn't imagine a 440 would be quicker than the CPU in that build, even before it's overclocked.

I'd be intersted to see how it performed, but I wouldn't expect much. Of course if the engine supports rendering on both the CPU and GPU in parallel, (Which 3D studio doesn't) it can only help.

fowler002 · 7 Nov 2011 at 16:37

you need a cooler as you've chosen an oem CPU.

King Damager · 7 Nov 2011 at 16:51

fowler002 said:
you need a cooler as you've chosen an oem CPU.

To be honest, personally I'd recommend getting the Retail version anyway. The extra 2 years warranty is worth it.

Also for aftermarket cooling. Gelid Tranquillo

kd

easyrider · 7 Nov 2011 at 17:24

Ok cooler no problem

Anything else about the config?

fowler002 · 7 Nov 2011 at 17:31

better case

with the cooler remember that the fins on the ram can be an issue especially if you plan on going 16gb now/in the future(filling all 4 slots).

lack of stulid is suprising

Greavesy · 7 Nov 2011 at 17:36

I love the Gelid but im not sure it will fit with that high profile ram.

easyrider · 8 Nov 2011 at 09:59

Cooler is a non issue I was more concerned with mobo stabilty etc..

fowler002 · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:05

As long as you don't have any of the well documented asrock mobo issues it should be fine, oh and unless you bought the 2700k yesterday it's back upto £275.