PC Build of the Week: Video Editing PC for 4K Video Editing

Video editing is a heavy and resourceful task. It needs a good hardware support to accomplish all the tasks efficiently and smoothly. Video rendering is a major part of video editing  and faster rendering needs faster hardware. There are multiple video editing PC builds. It depends on the workload and the resolution on which you would want to edit. The most popular resolution is 1080p but now everyone is making a shift towards 4K.

4K video editing is a slightly heavier task but can be done even by being in a budget. This PC build will be able to perform well in 4K video editing without any hassle or lag.

Processor- Ryzen 7 1700

This might be a surprise for a lot of people. The Ryzen 5 3600 is one of the most popular budget processors out there and a lot of users might want to go with it. However, there are a few factors that need to be kept in mind. Firstly, if you are an editor who uses programs like After Effects, AutoCAD Maya, Blendr, etc then you need more power and performance. The Ryzen 5 3600 comes with 6 cores and 12 threads which is ideal for gaming. On the other hand, if you need a processor for video editing, you will need more power. The Ryzen 7 1700 comes with 8 cores and 16 threads for a smoother experience. The single core performance on the Ryzen 5 processor is better but that is good for gaming and not editing. More cores directly translate to better performance.

Motherboard- B450M DS3H V2

Video editing is a heavy task and users need to invest in good motherboard. Heavy tasks generate a lot of heat, and it is good to have a motherboard with good VRM sections to dissipate the heat. The B450 motherboard comes with good heat syncs and VRM sections that can help you have a good working experience. It also has 4 RAM slots that gives you the option of having up to 64 GB of memory in your system. This motherboard also supports overclocking the processor for extra performance.

RAM- 16 GB (8x2)

16 GB RAM is the minimum that you will need for this setup. This is the minimum amount of RAM that is required to run a video editing PC smoothly. Choosing RAM of a company like Corsair will be a good idea as they come with good heat syncs. 2 RAM sticks with 3000mHz frequency would be ideal for this build and allow you to run all your programs efficiently.

GPU- Variable

GPU or graphics card depends on the budget that one might have for the PC build. If your budget is slightly on the higher side, then going with RTX 2060 can be a good option but if you have a limited budget, then you can also go for a card like the GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 570. Both of these graphic cards are budget kings. Choosing them won't be regretful for people. All the cards mentioned are capable of handling 4K video editing.

Storage- SSD+HDD

Storage is very important for editors. A combination of SSD and HDD will be ideal. You can go for a 240 GB SSD where you store all your programs and OS. This will make the system and program loadup snappy. Going with a 240 GB SSD for your programs and OS will be a good idea.  For all other files and data users can choose between a 500 GB or 1 TB HDD depending on the budget.

Power Supply- 500W

The hardware used in this build is heavy and would require a good and constant power supply. Going with a 500W power supply will be able to handle the power requirement of the system well. You can go for brands like Corsair and ANTEsports which come with a good build and warranty.

The cabinet is always the choice of the user. Some users need a minimalistic setup and some need flaring RGBs. Cabinets also depend on the budget that one might have. You can choose one according to your needs and budget.