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What are the PC minimum requirements to start editing EPIC footage with Adobe?

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Álex Montoya

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I am building a Windows 7 64 bits PC to edit EPIC-X 5K footage and would like to know what the minimum requirements or specs are to edit real time at maybe 1/8 resolution.

I am asking mainly about processor, RAM and graphic card. About the hard disk, can I start working with a properly defragged 2TB 7200rpm internal disk?

I guess that's been asked before but couldn't find the proper thread.

Thanks a lot in advance.
 
MOTHERBOARD---ASUS P6X58-E Pro-----------$220
CPU-----Intel i7-980 Hex Core-----$580
RAM---G.SKILL Ripjaws 24GB (6 x 4GB) SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)-----------$150
SYSTEM DRIVE-----WD VelociRaptor WD6000HLHX 600GB 10,000RPM-----------------$250
GPU----Quadro4000-----$849
CASE-----Antec Nine Hundred Two v3Black ATX ---$119
POWER----CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W-----------$135
OS-----Win 7 Prof OEM---------$139
OPTICAL DRIVE---BDR-206---------$99
Total-------$2541
This is my system,I think there have new Sandy bridge processor ,that one I have no idea.
 
Here's my humble PC. Would that work for editing EPIC-X R3D's 1/4th resolution @real time?

- Asus P8Z68-V LE LGA 1155 DDR3 USB3.0 SATA3 ATX
- Intel Core i7-2600 3.4Ghz 8MB LGA 1155
- Asus Geforce GTX550 ti DC 1GB GDDR5
- 16GB 2X(4+4) DDR3 PC133 KINGSTON
- 3 1TB seagate barracuda 7200rpm, 32 MB, SATA-3 (1 for system, 2 for projects)
- Microsoft Windows 7 home premium 64bit


Any advice?
 
The answer to the question "what computer is enough?" depends on what kinds of tradeoffs you're wliing to make.

See this page for information about hardware for Premiere Pro (and After Effects): http://adobe.ly/pRYOuk
 
Todd Kopriva said:
The answer to the question "what computer is enough?" depends on what kinds of tradeoffs you're wliing to make.
See this page for information about hardware for Premiere Pro (and After Effects): http://adobe.ly/pRYOuk
Click to expand...

Good stuff, I'm finding for "minimal" editing the GTX boards are enough, but make sure you have atleast 16 gigabytes of ram. It seems the r3d interface for premiere is EXTREMELY efficient. When you go to compositing with After Effects though, AE wants as many core/threads as you can give it with 3 gigabytes of ram per thread(unless you have a gnarly machine, you can't really composite efficiently at 4k).

Alex's notes are good ... also make sure you get the esata external interface (makes moving data between the red station and the computer FLY).
 
Hey Alex,

Not to sure about minimum, but I consider my rig to be a solid platform at a reasonable price, that performs exceptionally well.

I went for the Asus Sabertooth X79 Mobo. Three reasons for this, 1. This motherboard is as reliable as hell and works well under full load for long periods. 2. The X 79 can utilize the newer Sandy Bridge processors. 3. 8 slots for Ram.

I did compromise on the CPU, didn't have deep enough pockets for the top end CPU's so I plugged in the i3820. However It works very well, no complaints and havnt been able to max out all 4 cores yet.

Ram, ram, ram....buy as much as you can afford. I plugged in 32GB of Corsair Vengeance and I am pleased I did. I can CC, clip and export in RedCine X Pro, Edit in Vegas and watch a movie at the same time, no worries. Having extra ram also allows you to allocate your extra memory to programs that can use it for real performance gains.

With the video card I also took a gamble and tried the ATI 7970. This card was designed with 4 K video in mind and it does a GREAT job. I may one day buy a second 7970 to run in crossfire of a little extra headroom, but for now, I am extremely pleased.

One last thing I will add though is the performance increase I got from loading my OS, programs and footage onto SSD drives. Response time is instantaneous. Heavy programs like Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator are running a couple of seconds. Don't under estimate performance gains available with these devices. Make sure your Mobo can handle 6GB / sec transfer rates to really take advantage of the technology. I use 3 x Intel 520 256Gb SSD for my "work" drives with a host of external USB3 TB drives for backup etc.

Hope this helps mate and good luck with your build!
 
Thanks a lot, Todd, Patrick, John...

I'd love to use SSD's but for now they seem a bit out of my league. I take note of the RAM tip and maybe I'll use a better motheboard.

I really need the system to edit with Premiere with original footage real time at a reasonable resolution. I am willing for now to have a 'choppier' After Effects since I'm used to it.
 
Sounds good Alex. One thing about spending a little extra on your Mobo....if you have a solid foundation from which to build, you can't go wrong. A pro Mobo will allow you to upgrade other components as funds become available. Take the SSD's for example, you may not be able to buy SSD' s right now, but give some thought to that kind of technology when you research your Mobo. Same for ram and your CPU requirements. Build some future proofing into your Mobo and you will be off to a great start, with money well spent :)
 
There have been no major changes to the way we check for supported GPUs in CS6.
 
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