I'm not really into gaming but am looking for a desktop to do some video /photo editing and that's pretty snappy and future proof…I also use some charting software. I don't want to spend more than $1000-1200 max. Would any of the current Techfast ones be suitable, or perhaps a Dell with 20% off on Ebay? Advice needed please! Thanks in advance.
Best Photo/Video Desktop for $1000 - $1200?
Milbo00 on 18/06/2020 - 20:31
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Thanks very much! Amy website recommendations on how to do a build for beginners?
And can you recommend a decent PSU for this build, at least 500GB ssd storage (preferably 1TB) and a case with USB-c? Cheers
recommend a decent PSU
Don't overspend on the PSU. https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Power-Supplies/ATX/63797…. This is fine for $75.
at least 500GB ssd storage
Just go with a Samsung 1TB 860 EVO, it's around $160 after cashback from the deals around here (from memory).
a case with USB-c
Hard to find a case with USB-C, I don't think the motherboard even has a USB-C header. Something like the NZXT H510 should be good for your budget, around $140-$150.
Thanks very much!
For your use case, CPU cores is the most important. I'd also suggest going with an Nvidia card over AMD because CUDA is generally more well-supported than OpenCL for video editing (e.g. Premiere Pro) at the moment.
My suggestions:
CPU - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/545728 - Ryzen 5 3600 - $273
GPU - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Galax-NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1660-SU… - Galax 1660 Super - $375
MOBO - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ASRock-AMD-B450M-Socket-AM4-Stee… - B450M Steel Legend - $150
RAM - https://www.amazon.com.au/TEAMGROUP-T-Force-VulcanZ-Desktop-… - 16GB DDR4 - $97
Total ~ $900.
Around $300 for case, PSU, storage. Should be easily done. Might be worth spending $170 or so extra to get a 3700X.