Creating a PC for the family with needs in video editing, gaming, and content creation.
Creating a PC for the family with needs in video editing, gaming, and content creation.
Starting off here, hey everyone! Thanks ahead of time! I’m eager to begin ordering these components as quickly as possible since I’m excited to assemble this setup before Christmas. To be honest, I’ve never done any computer shopping before—especially when it comes to buying a PC or laptop. But today is different. As a first-time dad, I want a system that can last, capable of handling current uses like streaming, content creation, and some basic gaming. For video editing, I’ll need something solid enough for DaVinci Resolve, even though I’m not very familiar with it—I’ve been told it requires a top-notch graphics card.
I tend to overanalyze things, so I probably spent around 10 hours watching other people’s videos and browsing forums like this. I haven’t placed any orders yet. Here’s what I’m planning:
PCPartPicker list includes various components. AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz processor costs $179.99 and is available from Newegg. The Asus Prime X470-Pro ATX motherboard is priced at $131.99 on Amazon. G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB DDR4 memory retails for $169.99 from Amazon. Kingston A400 240 GB SSD is sold for $31.99 on Amazon. Sabrent Rocket 1 TB M.2 NVME drive is listed at $119.98 from Amazon. Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB hard drive measures $44.99 and comes from Amazon. Rockchip BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" drive is available for $89.99 on Amazon. Asus Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card costs $459.99 and is offered by PCPartPicker. A 8 GB video card with STRIX OC technology is priced at $459.99 from Amazon. Case Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 stands for $68.78 and is an ATX mid-tower case. Corsair RM 2019 power supply is rated 650W, Gold certified, modular, and costs $89.99 on Newegg. Power supply includes shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts. Prices shown are total before mail-in rebates. Mail-in rebate reduces the amount by $15.00, resulting in a final total of $1297.69. Updated on December 15, 2019 at 1:20 PM EST. Changes made to improve aesthetics and performance.
You’re dealing with a 2xxx processor, so any B450 chipset should work fine. Your main concern isn’t the maximum speed—it’s what you can actually fit. An X470 stands out because it supports dual NVMe drives, letting you boost performance by adding more drives if needed. Even 1TB NVMe cards are quite quick and don’t offer much extra benefit over SATA 6Gb/s. You probably won’t need a 3600MHz RAM, as 2xxx CPUs handle it well without much extra cost. Faster RAM isn’t crucial for these chipsets, but it could help if you later upgrade to an AM4 processor. That said, by then the memory might be outdated or unsuitable. As for graphics cards, opinions vary—I went for the most affordable option that would work now, anticipating a switch when new consoles arrive. There’s some debate about whether an AMD card is better, but NVIDIA’s studio drivers for video are worth considering. Power supply isn’t a big factor here; PSU quality varies a lot, and it depends on protection features and design. If you need help, check the PSU section for recommendations. Case-wise, you’ll need an ATX board with enough space for your card and possibly additional fans. Make sure the fan quality matters too—some models last longer but can be noisier.
PCPartPicker list includes various components. AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz processor costs $499.99 on Amazon. Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler is available for $88.99 from SuperBiiz. MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX motherboard is priced at $114.99 at B&H. OLOy 32 GB DDR4 memory costs $92.99 from Newegg. Intel 660p SSD offers 1.02 TB storage for $94.99 at B&H. Seagate Barracuda 2 TB drive is listed at $64.99 on Newegg. Asus RX 5700 XT graphics card is $374.99 from Newegg. NZXT H510 case is $69.98 on Amazon. Corsair RM power supply is $89.99 with 650W capacity. MSI Optix monitor measures 31.5" at 3840x2160 resolution for $319.99. HyperX Alloy Elite keyboard is $119.00. Logitech G502 mouse costs $41.99. Walmart mouse is $41.99. Amazon offers rebates totaling $15, bringing the final amount to $1972.88.
Based on Passmark benchmarks, the Ryzen 3600 outperforms the 2700x, making it a worthwhile upgrade option. The x570 board matches the pricing of gaming-focused boards, so selection isn't crucial. The Ripjaw RAM offers solid value and was around $110 during Black Friday. A 1TB NVMe SSD is sufficient for your programs and system; avoid extra SATA SSDs unless needed. For storing games, a 1TB drive works, but a 4TB drive is recommended. The RTX 2070 is more than adequate for video tasks since it shares the same chipset as the RTX 1660 (see NVIDIA documentation).