Best upgrade path for new PC build at DVinfo.net

Jeff Leonhardt · October 4th, 2013, 10:42 AM

Sorry if this isn't in the right place. I didn't see a PC section and I will be using Adobe CS6...
I have 2k to build a new editing PC and have been looking at all of the options (Intel-wise) and am trying to decide between 3 options:

1. i7-3930k - LGA 2011
2. i7-4820k - LGA 2011
3. i7-4770k - LGA 1150

The CPU seems to determine the rest of my build (MB, RAM and so on)

I like the 3930k for the 6 cores and 12 threads, but it is pricey so would take away from GPU, RAM and so on.
I like the 4830k as it is under $300 and the LGA 2011 allows upgrade path to 3930k or 4930k
I like the 4770k as an alternative to LGA 2011

So I would like to hear CPU recommendations and why.

RAM: 16GB, 32GB or 64GB (only the LGA 2011 will take 64GB) and recommended speed? The 4820k is the only CPU that natively supports 1866.

GPU: I am eyeing the Geforce GTX 760 or 770. Preferences and why, or other?

MB: I like the ASUS Sabertooth motherboards for either socket type. Pros and cons for editing?

I will be getting 2 SSDs (one for OS and apps and one for scratch disk purposes) and 2 2TB WD Black HDDs for storage. I will be getting a 700-800W PSU, but an open to make and model (prefer modular). And for the case, I liked the Fractal Design Define XL.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I want to be confident when I pull the trigger. :-)

Harm Millaard · October 4th, 2013, 01:08 PM

Have a look at Tweakers Page

Jeff Leonhardt · October 4th, 2013, 03:11 PM

Excellent resource! Thank you

Jeff Leonhardt · October 4th, 2013, 08:34 PM

Got everything nailed down except for the motherboard. I like the following:

ASUS PX79 PRO
ASUS X79 Sabertooth
ASUS X79 Deluxe

Each is ~50 more than the previous

Opinions on these, or others?

Thanks!

Harm Millaard · October 6th, 2013, 03:48 AM

Do the comparison and decide how important WiFi or Bluetooth are for you. Do you want teamed NIC's? Do you need Firewire, PCIe 3.0 etc. Here is a comparison of 4 Asus motherboards. For me, Firewire was crucial, since I still capture HDV regularly and thus ended up with the WS. In the comparison I have underlined what - for me - were the relevant distinctions between the boards.

October 4th, 2013, 10:42 AM	#1
Jeff Leonhardt New Boot Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus USA Posts: 6	Best upgrade path for new PC build Sorry if this isn't in the right place. I didn't see a PC section and I will be using Adobe CS6... I have 2k to build a new editing PC and have been looking at all of the options (Intel-wise) and am trying to decide between 3 options: 1. i7-3930k - LGA 2011 2. i7-4820k - LGA 2011 3. i7-4770k - LGA 1150 The CPU seems to determine the rest of my build (MB, RAM and so on) I like the 3930k for the 6 cores and 12 threads, but it is pricey so would take away from GPU, RAM and so on. I like the 4830k as it is under $300 and the LGA 2011 allows upgrade path to 3930k or 4930k I like the 4770k as an alternative to LGA 2011 So I would like to hear CPU recommendations and why. RAM: 16GB, 32GB or 64GB (only the LGA 2011 will take 64GB) and recommended speed? The 4820k is the only CPU that natively supports 1866. GPU: I am eyeing the Geforce GTX 760 or 770. Preferences and why, or other? MB: I like the ASUS Sabertooth motherboards for either socket type. Pros and cons for editing? I will be getting 2 SSDs (one for OS and apps and one for scratch disk purposes) and 2 2TB WD Black HDDs for storage. I will be getting a 700-800W PSU, but an open to make and model (prefer modular). And for the case, I liked the Fractal Design Define XL. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I want to be confident when I pull the trigger. :-)

October 4th, 2013, 01:08 PM	#2
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Re: Best upgrade path for new PC build Have a look at Tweakers Page

October 4th, 2013, 03:11 PM	#3
Jeff Leonhardt New Boot Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus USA Posts: 6	Re: Best upgrade path for new PC build Excellent resource! Thank you

October 4th, 2013, 08:34 PM	#4
Jeff Leonhardt New Boot Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus USA Posts: 6	Re: Best upgrade path for new PC build Got everything nailed down except for the motherboard. I like the following: ASUS PX79 PRO ASUS X79 Sabertooth ASUS X79 Deluxe Each is ~50 more than the previous Opinions on these, or others? Thanks!

October 6th, 2013, 03:48 AM	#5
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Re: Best upgrade path for new PC build Do the comparison and decide how important WiFi or Bluetooth are for you. Do you want teamed NIC's? Do you need Firewire, PCIe 3.0 etc. Here is a comparison of 4 Asus motherboards. For me, Firewire was crucial, since I still capture HDV regularly and thus ended up with the WS. In the comparison I have underlined what - for me - were the relevant distinctions between the boards. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Harm Millaard; October 6th, 2013 at 04:21 AM.