Soldato
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Hi everyone
I think the time has come for a computer update, I’m running on an i7 3770K at the moment and it’s showing it’s age in some processes so I’m looking for something with a bit more bite.
What I’m after is pure CPU grunt.
I’ll be using it for Photoshop, Premiere for 1080p / 2K and poss 4K video editing. Gaming is a hobby but that’s secondary to the requirements above.
Some of my applications can also utilise the GPU so I’m thinking of upgrading my current AMD R290X 8GB GPU.
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Here's what I'm looking at now, is this a good combination? I've gone overboard with the motherboard as I want the extra USB and SATA ports.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Thanks!
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What I'm upgrading
CPU
Definitely the AMD 2700X.
It seems to have the best bang for buck and being an AM4 socket will be compatible with future 3000 series from what I’ve read.
The i9 9900K is faster, but not by enough to justify the huge price increase for me. I’d rather spend that extra money on a GPU.
CPU Cooler
I’m going to stick with the stock cooler.
I won’t be overclocking as I’m not experienced with it and need computer stability over anything so I don’t think I need to budget for that.
Motherboard
I have no idea, I’m so out of date I’m completely confused! This is what I need though…
M2 SSD sockets – two of them if possible.
I really like the idea of very fast SSDs for video editing, using one as a source drive and one as a destination drive, that could help speed up the process.
Lots of SATA connections
I have 7 internal SATA connected drives at the moment including a DVD drive.
High quality audio
Equivalent to sound card quality if possible.
Idiot proof BIOS
So I can’t junk the board if a BIOS update screws up.
Lots of USB 3 connections
I have multiple external HDDs connected at any one time.
RAM
I’ve read that the new Ryzen chips require fast RAM so I will take any advice on what I should get.
I need 32GB for the sort of files I work with.
I don’t need any fancy RGB lights etc., just quality RAM with an easy RMA process should anything go wrong.
I’ve seen the Team Group RAM used in builds on here (never heard of it before), but if it’s being used in builds it must be good?
GPU
Well...this is tricky, I know a GPU purchase could dwarf all other spending. Again, I suppose it’s the best value card is what I need.
I have a 4K screen, it would be nice to be able to game at something approaching 4K at least, or 2K on ultra settings.
Is a 1080ti better than an RTX 2070? I don’t think I can justify spending more than £600 on a card so anything more than that is out.
I don’t need:
Case - already have a Cosmos
PSU - EVGA Supernova G2 1000W
CPU Cooler - using the stock cooler for the first time in years!
Thank you for any help guys, it’s much appreciated. Looking at components these days I feel like an old person trying to figure out what the youth of today are talking about, everything has completely changed! (In my day we measured CPU performance by clock speeds and we liked it!)
I think the time has come for a computer update, I’m running on an i7 3770K at the moment and it’s showing it’s age in some processes so I’m looking for something with a bit more bite.
What I’m after is pure CPU grunt.
I’ll be using it for Photoshop, Premiere for 1080p / 2K and poss 4K video editing. Gaming is a hobby but that’s secondary to the requirements above.
Some of my applications can also utilise the GPU so I’m thinking of upgrading my current AMD R290X 8GB GPU.
------ *EDIT* ------
Here's what I'm looking at now, is this a good combination? I've gone overboard with the motherboard as I want the extra USB and SATA ports.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 2700X 4.35GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £289.99
- 1 x Asrock X470 Taichi Ultimate AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £264.95
- 1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD432G3= £209.99
Thanks!
------Back to original post------
What I'm upgrading
CPU
Definitely the AMD 2700X.
It seems to have the best bang for buck and being an AM4 socket will be compatible with future 3000 series from what I’ve read.
The i9 9900K is faster, but not by enough to justify the huge price increase for me. I’d rather spend that extra money on a GPU.
CPU Cooler
I’m going to stick with the stock cooler.
I won’t be overclocking as I’m not experienced with it and need computer stability over anything so I don’t think I need to budget for that.
Motherboard
I have no idea, I’m so out of date I’m completely confused! This is what I need though…
M2 SSD sockets – two of them if possible.
I really like the idea of very fast SSDs for video editing, using one as a source drive and one as a destination drive, that could help speed up the process.
Lots of SATA connections
I have 7 internal SATA connected drives at the moment including a DVD drive.
High quality audio
Equivalent to sound card quality if possible.
Idiot proof BIOS
So I can’t junk the board if a BIOS update screws up.
Lots of USB 3 connections
I have multiple external HDDs connected at any one time.
RAM
I’ve read that the new Ryzen chips require fast RAM so I will take any advice on what I should get.
I need 32GB for the sort of files I work with.
I don’t need any fancy RGB lights etc., just quality RAM with an easy RMA process should anything go wrong.
I’ve seen the Team Group RAM used in builds on here (never heard of it before), but if it’s being used in builds it must be good?
GPU
Well...this is tricky, I know a GPU purchase could dwarf all other spending. Again, I suppose it’s the best value card is what I need.
I have a 4K screen, it would be nice to be able to game at something approaching 4K at least, or 2K on ultra settings.
Is a 1080ti better than an RTX 2070? I don’t think I can justify spending more than £600 on a card so anything more than that is out.
I don’t need:
Case - already have a Cosmos
PSU - EVGA Supernova G2 1000W
CPU Cooler - using the stock cooler for the first time in years!
Thank you for any help guys, it’s much appreciated. Looking at components these days I feel like an old person trying to figure out what the youth of today are talking about, everything has completely changed! (In my day we measured CPU performance by clock speeds and we liked it!)
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