Advice for Building Photos - Editing Services in the Mid-Range UK
Advice for Building Photos - Editing Services in the Mid-Range UK
I'm a little more out of touch with the best value to performance hardware nowadays so always appreciate some advice or guidance! This is a potential build for a friends photo editing PC. Not video editing, just photo editing, but potentially on the more intense side of photo editing.
Main requirements:
Build will be for more intense
photo editing
, not video editing, nor gaming.
Budget isn't an issue, but I will always aim for value to performance.
Mid-range is optimal, I don't think there is any need to go high end here.
We want the rig to be really quiet, perhaps even silent if this is feasible without sacrificing thermal efficiency. That is why we are willing to pay more to ensure components are good quality and quiet.
1080p dual monitors will be the screens used.
Bought and build in the UK - I will be putting it together.
Will be purchasing probably in the next week or 2.
Storage isn't needed as they already have this and we will transfer these over.
Currently I've got something like this. I'm debating whether to go lower on GPU and higher on CPU.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
(£139.10 @ NeoComputers)
CPU Cooler:
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler
(£77.99 @ Box Limited)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard
(£158.47 @ Ebuyer)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory
(£77.11 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card
(£199.99 @ AWD-IT)
Case:
Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case
(£146.95 @ MoreCoCo)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM550x (2021) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£83.99 @ AWD-IT)
Total:
£883.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker
2023-07-22 13:29 BST+0100
On top of this, I am also configuring a micro ITX/mini PC for another colleague who requires it for professional video editing, mainly Da Vinci resolve with graphics pad on 1080p monitors. You don't have to configure one for this too, but I'll take any thoughts on what CPU/GPU combinations to prioritise in todays market. I know what will work well, but can't verify the cost/performance as well.
Any guidance or thoughts is warmly appreciated.
This places you in the position of a Ryzen 7 5700X.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
*AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£161.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
*Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler
(£59.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard
(£158.47 @ Ebuyer)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory
(£77.11 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card
(£199.99 @ AWD-IT)
Case:
*Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
(£63.64 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM550x (2021) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£83.99 @...)
Hey there,
IMO, that's a pretty solid build. I'd prob only change one thing, which would be the CPU to a 5800x or higher. The CPU is key for most Photo Editing software AFAIK, so more cores will help. The build is pretty well balanced in terms of the other parts. The GPU will allow some gaming if needed for a distraction
Some will argue this is an older arch/tech, and doesn't have much by way of potential upgrades, other than same CPU's of that gen, or the GPU which wouldn't bring as much to the type of load. That's true.
Intel offer some good value CPU's plus a lathering of course, so much so, that Intel offer same or better performance at nearly every price point.
A Raptor lake build, would be a really good option for you. Say for example a 13600k based system. Beats the 5600x in everyway, and lots of cores to throw at the editing.
Looks suitable for a modest photo editing project. Just in case you're not familiar, AM4 isn't the newest platform. AM5 will offer upgrades for the next 2 to 3 years, while AM4 remains more affordable and the 5600X is fairly manageable to cool.
For a video editing setup using Da Vinci Resolve, I'd suggest more than a 6-core CPU. It's tough to give a specific recommendation without understanding your budget and requirements. iTX, on the other hand, sets restrictions on the CPU options, especially for silent workstations.
If you move to an 8-core configuration on AM4, I'd recommend the 5700X over the 5800X. Although the 5800X is relatively inexpensive, it's much harder to cool and isn't ideal for a compact build.
I misunderstood, I assumed both were iTX builds with the first being mostly CPU-dependent. Also, you don't have to use noise reduction for a quiet setup; choosing parts that support low fan speeds will also keep it quiet. The GPU's maximum RPM seems to be relatively quiet.
It's slightly more affordable, but the extra heat was what mattered most. Most players would likely choose the 5800X since every additional frame counts, while the 5700X might be better suited for a quieter build.