Spec me a cheap option for video editing

Scuzi

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Scuzi

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I'll start this thread by saying that I plan to do this as cheaply as possible whilst striking a balance with adequate performance, ideally by seeking out second hand parts on the MM or elsewhere.

My current setup is an old ex-corporate Dell Optiplex 3060 with:

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8500 CPU @ 3.00GHz 3.00 GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.8 GB usable)
256Gb NVME

I use my PC for two things, photo editing and video editing. Photo editing in Lightroom and PS doesn't really seem to stress it at all, unless I get into batch editing 16-bit TIFFs, when it seems to work quite hard. Video editing is where it could do with more oomph. To be fair, it handles what I need it for okay, but it does become unstable when I push it. I use Adobe Premiere Elements and Handbrake.

Video editing currently involves producing <10 min 1080p videos shot on a Fuji APS-C camera. I currently don't have a need to shoot in 4K but I would like the upgrade to be capable. The current system just locks up if I try to import any 4K video.

I don't and won't use it for gaming.

What sort of spec would I need to be able to handle 4K editing comfortably? It doesn't have to be blazing fast so could I get away with something for less than £500 in used parts? A small footprint akin to the SFF Optiplex would be nice but not absolutely necessary.

Thanks
 
 
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Thanks, something like that spec would be nice, but I also need a case and PSU and ideally as far under £500 as possible.

Do you think a similar spec is doable with second hand parts?
 
Scuzi said:
Do you think a similar spec is doable with second hand parts?
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Did you look at the video, to see if the UHD 770 is sufficient?

If it is, you wouldn't need the 3060.

I think you can get the 12600K for around £100 used, I'm not sure what 3060s go for.
 
Tetras said:
Did you look at the video, to see if the UHD 770 is sufficient?

If it is, you wouldn't need the 3060.

I think you can get the 12600K for around £100 used, I'm not sure what 3060s go for.
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Just watched it and it seems like for my purposes I could probably go without a graphics card. I suppose I could go with that for now and possibly upgrade in the future with a decent GPU.

Thank you!
 
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