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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/11/2010 07:54:25 AM · #1

I am looking to build a new machine for video and photo editing. Do any of the computer geeks in here have an opinions on this combination?

Power (already have this):Thermaltake Toughpower W0224RU 850W ATX 12V 2.3
Case: Zalman GS 1000
Mother Board: ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
CPU: Intel Core i7-930 2.8GHz 8MB
RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 12GB (6 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Video Card: //www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150442
Sound: onboard
HDD boot: 10,000 RPM 120GB (already have) Or and SSD drive
HDD cache: 15,000 RPM drive - Fujitsu MBA3073RC 73.5GB 15000 RPM 16MB Cache
HDD storage: a few drives I already have

Message edited by author 2010-03-11 08:48:46.

Covert_Oddity

Nikon D700

03/11/2010 08:13:46 AM · #2

Don't all modern CPU's work better with matched pairs of RAM DIMMS? I know the servers we are buying in just now are supposed to have minimum 3 matched pairs for optimal performance and desktop CPU's are usually quite a bit ahead of server ones.

Don't know if it's true or not for that CPU but it might be worth checking as you don't want to reduce CPU performance because of your RAM configuration.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

03/11/2010 08:23:26 AM · #3

I just updated the ram that I meant to use. These are a matched 6 set - which would essentially be 3 matched pairs if that is what you are after.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

03/11/2010 09:28:39 AM · #4

Sounds like a high end, killer system. I tend to stay about 18 months behind the power curve when I build a new machine, and go for the maximum bang for the buck.

Artifacts

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/11/2010 12:27:44 PM · #5

Your computer power, video card and RAM are are more than adequate for your purpose.

You don't say how much disk storage you have, but you should probably have several terabytes for videos. I'd also recommend installing RAID 3 for performance or RAID 5 for both performance and redundant backup. RAID 5, unfortunately, requires twice as much disk space so costs twice as much in HD space.

You left out the most important part... video editing software. What video editing software are you planning to use?

frail

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

03/11/2010 12:59:52 PM · #6

Do you own a SAS controller for the 15k RPM drive..?

03/11/2010 03:04:54 PM · #7

Originally posted by Artifacts:

Yeah, I have plenty of hard drive space plus a NAS.

I plan to edit using Adobe After Effects and Premier.

Message edited by author 2010-03-11 15:05:01.

03/11/2010 03:08:06 PM · #8

Originally posted by frail:

Do you own a SAS controller for the 15k RPM drive..?

No I didn't realize I needed a SAS controller. Perhaps I'll just stick to the SSD's

Artifacts

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/11/2010 04:15:13 PM · #9

Sounds like you got your bases covered.

It has been a long time since I used Adobe Premier but I think it is still considered to be one of the best video editing software programs. Back then it was exceptionally intuitive and easy to use. Hopefully it is still. ;)

Covert_Oddity

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/11/2010 04:24:54 PM · #10

You know you need to put a 64bit OS on there and 64bit apps to take advantage of all that RAM.

frail

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

03/11/2010 05:21:03 PM · #11

Originally posted by leaf:

Originally posted by frail:
Do you own a SAS controller for the 15k RPM drive..?

No I didn't realize I needed a SAS controller. Perhaps I'll just stick to the SSD's

That's the route I'd take. I'd look for an SSD that supports TRIM as well.

Other than that, great midrange build. :) Love the motherboard, and the 5850 is definitely the best bang for the buck at the moment.

Good luck with your build!

Message edited by author 2010-03-11 17:21:46.

03/12/2010 02:02:59 AM · #12

Originally posted by Covert_Oddity:

You know you need to put a 64bit OS on there and 64bit apps to take advantage of all that RAM.

Yeah, I will be putting 64bit Windows 7 on the machine.

smardaz

03/12/2010 02:06:36 AM · #13

last machine i built i used dual raptor drives, they run on sata,are 10,000 rpm and if you are brave like me (or stupid like me) you can run them in raid 0 for more speed