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i7-2600k + what mobo? Is it worth it for Premiere Pro CS5?

May 19, 2011 10:45 AM

Hello -

 

I'm thinking about upgrading my computer. These are my current specs:

 

CPU: Q6600 OC'd at 3.00Ghz

RAM: 8gb G.SKILL Ripjaws Series Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL   AND 4gb G.SKILL F3-10666CL9-2GBNQ

Video Card: EVGA 01G-P3-1366-TR GeForce GTX 460 SE (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5

 

I'm thinking of ugrading to the i7-2600k and getting rid of my 4gb of ram and adding 8gb of the ripjaws.

 

Here are my questions:

1. Is it worth upgrading?

2. Is the i7-2600k the best for its cost in that price range?

3. What motherboard should I purchase to accompany this cpu?

4. Would this be good for editing h264 (DSLR footage) easily in After Effects and Premiere?

 

Any tips or suggestions are welcome

 

~Thanks

1187 Views   6 Replies   Latest reply: Harm Millaard, May 19, 2011 1:10 PM
 
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  • Harm Millaard
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    1. Harm Millaard,
    May 19, 2011 11:22 AM   in reply to evervoidd
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    You have to get all new memory, since it is a different architecture than your current memory. Current is DDR2 and you need DDR3. So throw out all your memory or keep the current system as a backup system and start afresh.

     

    1. Yes

    2. Sometimes, depending on other needs.

    3. Asus or Gigabyte are popular choices.

    4. Look here: Adobe Forums: System requirements for CS5

     

    First read some more, decide your budget and then come back with more questions.

     
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    2. evervoidd,
    May 19, 2011 11:51 AM   in reply to Harm Millaard
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    Thanks for the quick response!

     

    I believe I have DDR3 RAM though. There is a separate series for the sandy bridge archtecture but I can't invest in a completely new set of RAM. My main needs will revolve around video editing in Premiere and AE (75%), some photoshop(10%), and some gaming (15%). Aside from that, just using it as a day to day computer. As to the article I did take a look at it and if I understand correctly DSLR footage (Canon 60d) would fall under difficult. For that reason I'm aiming for an i7 core. I can't afford to change my hard drives at the moment - they are OK. My budget is $300-400 possibly $500 if it is an important inc. for both cpu and motherboard.

     

    My main aim with this upgrade is to enable me for the next 2 or 3 years to begin editing without being gimped too badly, I may eventually upgrade my video card and HDD setup. I'm not looking for a pro video editing station, I simply can't afford it and I am not good enough to make use of it. I am in a bit of a rush to decide, I need to make a decision in the next few hours as I will be gifting my current PC to my brother and need to order the parts asap.

     
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  • Harm Millaard
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    3. Harm Millaard,
    May 19, 2011 12:05 PM   in reply to evervoidd
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    Your current Q6600 on a 775 socket uses DDR2, not DDR3.

     
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    4. evervoidd,
    May 19, 2011 12:10 PM   in reply to Harm Millaard
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    I'm sorry I think I'm missing something, the RAM itself is showing as DDR3 Here is the newegg link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 . Aside from RAM, any reccomendations on the optimal CPU + Mobo in that price range (300-500)?

     

    Thanks!

     
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    5. RjL190365,
    May 19, 2011 1:04 PM   in reply to Harm Millaard
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    Actually, Harm, some Socket 775 boards use DDR3 RAM rather than DDR2 RAM. It depends on both the chipset and the motherboard's implementation of it. You see, Socket 775 does not have the memory controller on the CPU at all - but on the chipset's North Bridge instead.

     
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    6. Harm Millaard,
    May 19, 2011 1:10 PM   in reply to RjL190365
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    Thanks for the clarification and correction, Randall.

     
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