PC Building Components Suggestion - Video Card and Cooling

tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 07:02

Hi folks,

First time trying to build a PC for my image/video editing workflow. Hardly play any games but my definition of intensive job is to edit 4K footage, working on multiple RAW camera files editing and exporting.

So far, I've picked together these components:
1) AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core/12 Threads Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler,
2) MSI B450M Mortar Max Motherboard,
3) G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 3200,
4) Silicon Power 512GB NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe SSD,
5) Corsair RM650, 650W Fully Modular, 80+ Gold PSU and
6) Deepcool MATREXX 30 CPU case.

From this wonderful community, I'd like to know the suggestions for:
1) What graphic card would be optimal for my purpose in terms of price to performance ratio? I am considering RX 570 8 GB DDR5. My budget for this is around $300-$350. Also, the case I have used allows a card of upto 250 mm.
2) Would I need a separate cooling unit? Specifically, would I need extra fans other than the one coming with the case? Also, does the Ryzen cooling unit would be sufficient for the workload I'd be putting on it?

Happy to share more information if needed.

Computing

Comments

  • sanur on 19/06/2020 - 07:47

    I'm upgrading my system doing something not too dissimilar. Personally I would go cheaper on the gfx and put it towards a better cpu.

    • tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 07:48

      Do you think 3600 won't do a good job for this task? The next option I belive would be the 3700.

      • EightC on 19/06/2020 - 07:55
        +1

        First time trying to build a PC for my image/video editing workflow. Hardly play any games but my definition of intensive job is to edit 4K footage, working on multiple RAW camera files editing and exporting.

        Yes you should go higher than a 3600, technically the next step up is the 3600x but I would go for the 3700x.

        While the Rx570 will probably be enough for your tasks I would at the very least get the RX580 or maybe 5500XT which still fits in your GPU budget.

        GPU is probably the easiest component the upgrade down the line so it's okay to keep the budget low on it if you don't need it right now.

        As for cooling, the included cooler should be enough unless you plan on overclocking as long as you're not using it in a closed off room with no airflow/air-conditioning in summer. I would probably use the included cooler until I decided to overclock if I did.

        • tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 08:17

          Thanks for this response, specially for the cooling part.

          Is it easy to upgrade the processor as well down the line? 3700x is $150 more than that of 3600 right now. On paper, there are 2C/4T more. Would it be a drastic/worth change in performance in realtime? Also, the cheapest one is an Amazon US sell, so I'm hesitating to wait for that…

          • EightC on 19/06/2020 - 09:47

            @tanmay375: CPU change is easy as long as you're not swapping to Intel and for as long as AMD continues to use AM4 architecture, we know for certain that the next set of CPUs use AM4 but there's no guarantee after that.

            Once they swap to a new architecture, then you'll also have to replace your CPU and possibly memory (if DDR5 becomes the standard in that time).

            • tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 09:48

              @EightC: Thanks for your detailed answers. Help a lot!

              • EightC on 19/06/2020 - 09:52

                @tanmay375: With that said I really recommend trying to get a 3700X for 4k video editing, the extra cores will be a noticeable improvement. Maybe save money by using an unlicensed version of Windows 10 for now? You'll have to put up with a watermark and default wallpaper until you can upgrade to the full version but other than that it's identical.

      • sanur on 19/06/2020 - 08:11
        +1

        I will be editing 2k footage primarily and will be using the 3600, you can get by with the 3600 for 4k but just don't expect it to be amazing or to be future proofed.

        • tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 08:17

          Aah, makes sense!

  • Davo1111 on 19/06/2020 - 08:22

    unless youre overclocking or have a cpu/gpu known for insane temperatures, then additional cooling generally isnt required.

    However, i'ts $50 extra, and can be changed after the fact.

    Wait until you see thermal throttling.

    • tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 08:38

      Sure. So cooling can be put on hold for now :)

  • AustriaBargain on 19/06/2020 - 08:34
    +1

    Check that your fast nvme slot isn't under your video card, that might make your card run hotter than usual, mine doesn't ever seem to achieve silent mode anymore.

    • tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 08:38

      Which motherboard are you using?

  • 7ekn00 on 19/06/2020 - 09:18
    +1

    The App you are using for video editing is far more important for determining PC specs!

    For example, if it's Adobe, then a Nvidia card will only really be used for codec decoding/encoding so you can get away with an inexpensive 2060/1660 and getting more CPU threads (3700X or 3900X). If it's DaVinci Resolve, then the GPU is used far more effectively, so a 5700XT might be a better option with a 3700X.

    In general, the more CPU cores and better GPU the faster ;)
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    • tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 09:31

      It would be Lightroom and Premiere for my workflow. In that case, how would the cheaper 570 compare with 1660? I'm thinking again rearding the CPU after the comments (3600 vs 3700X) given that there is a bit of price difference for getting those 2 extra cores.

      • 7ekn00 on 19/06/2020 - 10:11

        Adobe - then go Nvidia, they are notorious bad with AMD coding :/ The good news is you don't need to spend a heap to get benefit (since Adobe doesn't do a lot properly on the GPU)
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  • Bid Sniper on 19/06/2020 - 09:38

    Not bad few pointers;
    1. secondary mechanical storage drive, 500GB isnt much
    2. considering a AIO water cooler for CPU, mount tank on exhaust port of case, will bring internal temps down significantly, thus cooling the GPU.
    3. card is fine but look at which brand. I have a MSI gamer RTX2070, cooler is great, think there is a similar for RX cards.

    • tanmay375 on 19/06/2020 - 09:46

      Thank you. Just this:

      1) Mechanical storage implies external HDD? Or do you mean 2.5" SSD?
      2) Any recommended brand for the card?

  • Bid Sniper on 19/06/2020 - 09:53
    1. large capacity 3.5 mechanical internal drive, cheap storage. Will need it for video editing large files.
    2. I like MSI in this generation (and last)
  • [Deactivated] on 19/06/2020 - 11:24

    Get a 1660 or the ati equivalent

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