What specs do I need for a good video editing/visual effects desktop?
I want to get into visual effects, animation and video editing… but I don’t want to buy a name brand desktop. I want to build one. What specs would I need for a pc running Adobe After Effects, Cyberlink Power Director (or Sony Vegas), and possibly 3D Studio Max?
Thanks for your replies.
For that type of computer, you’ll need:
1) A solid quad-core processor (Core i5 750 or Core i7 920 if possible, Phenom II X4 955 or 965 on a budget).
Avoid the Athlon II X4 line for this type of machine, their lack of L3 cache hurts in video-related tasks. Also skip any core i3 or dual-core i5 processors. Those are nice gaming CPUs, but not so great for editing.
2) 6gb of DDR3 RAM
3) Large hard drive(s), probably a nice large external hard drive too.
4) Good quality power supply, probably 500W. Go with OCZ, Corsair, Antec, Seasonic. Better to have a high-quality psu that delivers stable, clean power and won’t blow out, taking other components with it.
5) Firewire port. If your motherboard doesn’t have one, get a $20 card.
You don’t need a particularly high-end graphics card for video editing. The GeForce GT240 and Radeon 5670 are more than powerful enough, and only cost about $80-$90. There’s no advantage to spending $180 on a high-end gaming card.
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