I am planning on getting a high end rig for my video editing. After lots of consideration over a iMac or Mac Pro, I have concluded that I can build a mega rig with higher specs than the Apples for the same price if I buy a PC. And Win 7 stability has also changed a lot since its Vista days. And also since Apple killed off FCP and Adobe CS5 Production Premium has become more powerful software than FCP. I will be using mostly AE and PP for my video work, will be working a lot with HDV, DSLR HD, & AVCHD footage on these. Also some basic 3D work (later)
My queries/questions:
1) Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 series/i7 series? The Phenom has 6 cores, but no hyperthreading (this can make a difference esp with video encoding). i7 come with 4 cores but 8 threads. Also I heard about the latest hex core i7 (what does it cost in India as of now?).
2)Motherboard: Something that can support the above processors. As of now I want to start with 16 GB RAM (4x4). Maybe I will up it to 24 in the coming months. Plus single GPU. Also I want to add extra ports so that I can work with eSata, and firewire externals (either inbuilt/through extra cards).
3)GPU: I was thinking of either a nVidia GTX 470 1.2 GB or a GTX 480 1.5 GB. How can I get the best prices for it in Bangalore? I am getting this so that I can utilize the maximum of my Mercury playback engine in Premiere Pro (a function of the CUDA technology in nVidia cards) With GTX 470 and above I can get the performance of a Quadro 4000 for much lesser price.
4)HDD: I was thinking of getting an SSD/10000 RPM drive for my root where I will install my OS and programs and an extra 1 TB drive@7200 RPM. Capacities? Prices? Which brands?
6)RAM: 4x4 GB. Good quality.
7)Casing: What is a good casing that can house the above all with efficient cooling. Also should have ample space for later addition of HDDs etc.
8)Power Supply: Brand? Specs?
9)RAID Storage: Depending on my budget I might also want to invest in a RAID 5. Are there good external casings that can be used with USB3/eSata/Firewire available in india where I can just assemble say 4 seagates internals? Or is it better to do a RAID inside the cabinet itself (is that possible?)
PRICE: For me its the value for money. 80K to 100K Rs should be optimum. But as I said its the value for money. So pls do suggest if you have alternate choices or ideas.
Thanks.
My queries/questions:
1) Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 series/i7 series? The Phenom has 6 cores, but no hyperthreading (this can make a difference esp with video encoding). i7 come with 4 cores but 8 threads. Also I heard about the latest hex core i7 (what does it cost in India as of now?).
2)Motherboard: Something that can support the above processors. As of now I want to start with 16 GB RAM (4x4). Maybe I will up it to 24 in the coming months. Plus single GPU. Also I want to add extra ports so that I can work with eSata, and firewire externals (either inbuilt/through extra cards).
3)GPU: I was thinking of either a nVidia GTX 470 1.2 GB or a GTX 480 1.5 GB. How can I get the best prices for it in Bangalore? I am getting this so that I can utilize the maximum of my Mercury playback engine in Premiere Pro (a function of the CUDA technology in nVidia cards) With GTX 470 and above I can get the performance of a Quadro 4000 for much lesser price.
4)HDD: I was thinking of getting an SSD/10000 RPM drive for my root where I will install my OS and programs and an extra 1 TB drive@7200 RPM. Capacities? Prices? Which brands?
6)RAM: 4x4 GB. Good quality.
7)Casing: What is a good casing that can house the above all with efficient cooling. Also should have ample space for later addition of HDDs etc.
8)Power Supply: Brand? Specs?
9)RAID Storage: Depending on my budget I might also want to invest in a RAID 5. Are there good external casings that can be used with USB3/eSata/Firewire available in india where I can just assemble say 4 seagates internals? Or is it better to do a RAID inside the cabinet itself (is that possible?)
PRICE: For me its the value for money. 80K to 100K Rs should be optimum. But as I said its the value for money. So pls do suggest if you have alternate choices or ideas.
Thanks.
You would get all the components at the same price or slightly lower or higher price... PC components price changes everyday... And the prices of the pc components also differ from city to city... But most probably you would get the components at the mentioned price only...