Need Help with PC Specs

[Simonsayz]

That post helped ALOT. . Thank you!

For Pr & Ae, GPU only kicks in during timeline scrubbing (render & playback) or during GPU accelerated effects. You don't need lots of GPU power if you don't use a lot of GPU accelerated effects, but you will NEED more cores at higher clock speed for encoding, which is the most time consuming act. I have a 1070 coz I don't use tons of GPU effects, but I do have to encode often and the 3900X saves a ton of time during encodes, believe me it was not a good feeling when encode used to take 4 hours on 6900K and the output file had a minor issue that needed to be fixed and re-encode for 4 hours. Now, depending on the project, my encodes on a CPU H.264 2160p High 5.2 CBR 100 Mbps takes around 20-30 mins to finish. You can prioritize your hardware accordingly and if short on cash then divert your GPU funds to CPU, get 3900X with a 1660ti, you don't need RTX in Pr&Ae.

 

[zainzombie]

For Pr & Ae, GPU only kicks in during timeline scrubbing (render & playback) or during GPU accelerated effects. You don't need lots of GPU power if you don't use a lot of GPU accelerated effects, but you will NEED more cores at higher clock speed for encoding, which is the most time consuming act. I have a 1070 coz I don't use tons of GPU effects, but I do have to encode often and the 3900X saves a ton of time during encodes, believe me it was not a good feeling when encode used to take 4 hours on 6900K and the output file had a minor issue that needed to be fixed and re-encode for 4 hours. Now, depending on the project, my encodes on a CPU H.264 2160p High 5.2 CBR 100 Mbps takes around 20-30 mins to finish. You can prioritize your hardware accordingly and if short on cash then divert your GPU funds to CPU, get 3900X with a 1660ti, you don't need RTX in Pr&Ae.

That sounds amazing.

I wanted to build this like 3 months ago but due to covid and shortage of parts in shops I had to wait. I am just sick of waiting now and fortunately czone seems to have the most stuff right now. They dont have a 3900x available though. If I order a cpu from elsewhere and wait for delivery, then I may lose out on other stuff there. They have 3800x and 3700x, the difference is pretty good between 3900x and the other two but the difference between 3800x and 3700x doesnt seem like much in the benchmarks I have seen online (including ae). Also from what I have researched, 3700x will easily outperform 6900k as it is currently the number 4 cpu with best results for AE rendering.

I know I dont need an RTX, but the gamer inside me is like, if you will get a good pc, might as well invest in a good gaming card. I know RTX isnt all that great right now in games, but it seems like it probably will when the next gen games start rolling out for PC.

Also, is Corsair Hydro Series™ H100i RGB PLATINUM 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler good enough for 3700x?

 

[Simonsayz]

That sounds amazing.

I wanted to build this like 3 months ago but due to covid and shortage of parts in shops I had to wait. I am just sick of waiting now and fortunately czone seems to have the most stuff right now. They dont have a 3900x available though. If I order a cpu from elsewhere and wait for delivery, then I may lose out on other stuff there. They have 3800x and 3700x, the difference is pretty good between 3900x and the other two but the difference between 3800x and 3700x doesnt seem like much in the benchmarks I have seen online (including ae). Also from what I have researched, 3700x will easily outperform 6900k as it is currently the number 4 cpu with best results for AE rendering.

I know I dont need an RTX, but the gamer inside me is like, if you will get a good pc, might as well invest in a good gaming card. I know RTX isnt all that great right now in games, but it seems like it probably will when the next gen games start rolling out for PC.

Also, is Corsair Hydro Series™ H100i RGB PLATINUM 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler good enough for 3700x?

3700X comes with Wraith Prism cooler, same that comes with 3900X, it's actually a very potent cooler, apart from full load on my 3900X, it should be easily able to keep 3700X cool. On a 3700X you won't gain much cooling delta with an AIO over Wraith Prism. I would suggest that you try stock cooler first and then order AIO if you want.