It's been almost 2 weeks since I built my friend's $500 PC and we haven't experienced a single problem. Now that all my friends actually know that I can build a computer, I now have another friend asking me to build him one as well.
This time though, the budget is slightly higher: $800-$1000. Also, this isn't a general use/purpose rig. My buddy is majoring in Graphic Animation, or something like that, and he needs rig that's up to the rigors of video editing/animation.
I'm not asking anyone to part out a pc for me. I just need a few suggestions like:
1) Which CPU is better for video editing/animation AMD or Intel?
(I realize that this calls for opinion, so maybe you could post a link to a review backing up your claim. Not necessary, but appreciated.)
2) Which GPUs are better for this kind of work?
(My assumption would be that a high end card is needed, is that true?)
3) How much RAM and HDD space does he need?
(He stated that he wanted at least 2GB of RAM and a 120GB HDD, and unless someone who has a lot of experience or compelling evidence showing otherwise, that's what I'll get.
Any other suggestions are certainly welcome.
P.S. The friend I built the $500 pc for really likes his new rig. I couldn't have done it without the help and suggestions of you guys here on TF. I just wanted to say thanks for all the help.
This time though, the budget is slightly higher: $800-$1000. Also, this isn't a general use/purpose rig. My buddy is majoring in Graphic Animation, or something like that, and he needs rig that's up to the rigors of video editing/animation.
I'm not asking anyone to part out a pc for me. I just need a few suggestions like:
1) Which CPU is better for video editing/animation AMD or Intel?
(I realize that this calls for opinion, so maybe you could post a link to a review backing up your claim. Not necessary, but appreciated.)
2) Which GPUs are better for this kind of work?
(My assumption would be that a high end card is needed, is that true?)
3) How much RAM and HDD space does he need?
(He stated that he wanted at least 2GB of RAM and a 120GB HDD, and unless someone who has a lot of experience or compelling evidence showing otherwise, that's what I'll get.
Any other suggestions are certainly welcome.
P.S. The friend I built the $500 pc for really likes his new rig. I couldn't have done it without the help and suggestions of you guys here on TF. I just wanted to say thanks for all the help.