I've been following this forum, among a few other reknown hardware forums, quite vigurously over the past few weeks in an attempt to build a new rig, while researching most everything I've come across to strengthen my understanding. I will admit, this will be my first time tackling such a task, but with the help of said forums and an experienced friend at my disposal, I'm pretty sure I'm on the right path. I've read enough of other people's build inquiries at this point and have finally decided to put what may be my end result out for all you wonderful Adobe folks to poke at. To help explain myself:
1. I'm using CS6; I have been centering this build around the purpose of editing footage and/or pictures as a hobby (hence my decision to get involved with this forum over the others). I've been doing this for the past year or so with the last two versions of premiere pro/photoshop and finally decided it's time to upgrade hardware.
2. I am currently running Windows 7/64 bit, but will most likely bring in Windows 8 pro with the new rig.
3. My footage will typically come from either a GoPro or a Canon SLR (not my camera, so not exactly sure what the potential outputs are)
4. I was originally partial to overclocking, but have been swayed back and forth too much. This is probably the main cause (and cost associated with) the decision to include some alternatives for hardware, as detailed below. Opinions??
5. I live in Phoenix, Az -Average room temp is probably around 75-81 F.
6. Looking to make this last as long as possible
Anyways, here is my main PCPARTPICKER BUILD. I have also been considering a few alternative pieces, such as:
Processor
i7-3770 (I have a feeling I'm going to be told to downgrade either the processor and/or motherboard, but I'd rather have both of these items on the higher end in order to survive, as long as possible, the obsolescence factor, since these tend to be the base of the rest of the system)
CPU cooler
CM Hyper EVO 212 EVO
Noctua NH-D14 (over double the price of the others though! x-| )
Zalman CNPS10X Performa
SSD
Samsung 840 Pro
CASES
A handful of Cooler Master cases (besides looks and modern technology, I think my main question/concern is fan wiring optimization via either fan controlers, PSU and/or motherboard)
In advance, I thank you for your time you've spent reading this and helping to set me on a well lit path. - CHEERS!
