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Advice on PC build for HD Video Editing
I'm helping a buddy build a new PC. He specifically wants one that he can edit HD video on.
I've got a hardware list together for him. Can anyone suggest something different or why these parts I've spec'd wont work?
We're trying to keep it under $500.
Xigmatek ASGARD II B/B CPC-T45UC-U01 Black / Black 0.8 mm SECC / Aluminum and Aluminum Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$29.99
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AMD Athlon II X4 645 Propus 3.1GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
$118.99
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ASUS M4A78LT-M LE AM3 AMD 780L Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$64.99
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G.SKILL Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
$79.99
Newegg.com - G.SKILL Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
(2x) HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.C HDS721010CLA332 (0F10383) 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$54.99
Newegg.com - HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.C HDS721010CLA332 (0F10383) 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Thermaltake TR2 W0379RU power supply
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$39.99
Also, you'll notice I've spec'd 2 HITACHI HDDs. I'm suggesting he runs these in RAID-0.
Does anyone disagree with a RAID-0 setup for this specific application (primarily video editing)?
I realize the inherent risks with RAID-0, and he does as well but I think for video editing the performance gain may outweigh the risk factor; I also recommend that he uses his old 250GB drive to back up his content.
Actually, speaking of which. If we do decide to go Raid0 and a second drive, what drive should I put Windows on? The raid array or the 250gb drive?