need help build pc with 2 thunderbolt ports and 4 usb ports photo video editing

[Seajay]

That's a great price for a 3080, good cooler on that one too.

I think the MSI Ventus is the low end version, then the Gaming is a bit better card with a better cooler.

[the_matrix_guy]

IGN Daily Deals: MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GPU for $779 on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...mv327nnMq5Iqfv

If you dont see the $779 price you might have to click through the IGN Daily Deals link

Actually tempted to get this myself. I’m just not gaming all that much right now other than R6 Siege and TW Warhammer II which aren’t all that demanding

[chrislognshot]

When it comes to editing video your video card isn’t important at all. You need a powerful CPU, as much RAM as possible, fast discs, and fast transfers. Don’t waste money on the latest and greatest anything, instead buy twice as much of the old stuff.

You only need enough video RAM to display the application itself, and 3D acceleration is totally useless.

Anything other than air cooling is a gimmicky joke unless you’re a gamer. You want a pro level work machine, not some tacky neon garbage with a window on the side.

want to be able to play games too.

[Seajay]

That's not completely true... if you use CUDA and take advantage of it a Nvidia GPU can speed up work significantly depending on the renderer and if you are doing 3D modeling.

A CPU is better in every other case.

[SignOfZeta]

When it comes to editing video your video card isn’t important at all. You need a powerful CPU, as much RAM as possible, fast discs, and fast transfers. Don’t waste money on the latest and greatest anything, instead buy twice as much of the old stuff.

You only need enough video RAM to display the application itself, and 3D acceleration is totally useless.

Anything other than air cooling is a gimmicky joke unless you’re a gamer. You want a pro level work machine, not some tacky neon garbage with a window on the side.

[chrislognshot]

will use what this topic said when i get job and can afford to buy the stuff little at time.

[Seajay]

Actually I'm going to retract that statement The used GPU market is flooding right now. You can get a 3080 12GB for just about $950 if you want top end new. It might drop a little more but if you can swing that price I'd buy right now.

Or if you are feeling wild, try and snag a 3080ti off ebay for $700-$800.

The 3000 series is old now in tech world, and the 4000 series is getting closer to launch so I feel like we are about to hit the bubble where everyone gets ready for the next gen. I don't expect to see any kind of price lowering for MSRP with the new cards however. That high entry cost for initial launch probably won't let the price of current stuff to drop much more than what we are seeing now.

We should probably expect $1000 - $ 1200 prices now for top end GPU launches.

[chrislognshot]

Seajay

Might as well wait for the Geforce 4000 series. GPU prices have dropped more as a result of the crypto crash. And it looks like availability / supply will be much better this time around.

The stars are aligning for the 4000 series launch. 😎

will have to wait in till get job. but have list items to get now

[the_matrix_guy]

Seajay

Might as well wait for the Geforce 4000 series. GPU prices have dropped more as a result of the crypto crash. And it looks like availability / supply will be much better this time around.

The stars are aligning for the 4000 series launch. 😎

[the_matrix_guy]

+1 i second this

[Seajay]

There are a lot of good cases out these days. If you want a case that can hold a lot of large drives this one is awesome.

Fractal Design R5
https://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Desig...log198-20&th=1

It looks good and can hold up to 8 3.5 or 2.5 inch drives, but can be also be moved around. The only negative is it doesn't have front USB c or Front thunderbolt ports.

This case will also support the length of a 3080/3080ti with all the harddrive cages.

You have a ton of storage options with this case which I think is important when working with media.

Most cases worth buying seem to be ~$100, this one is a little more at about $144. But once you buy a good case you don't really need to buy another one.

[chrislognshot]

no i have not need one that can hold up to 4 hard drives by iron wolf and will start off with one in it. later add other. but money tight so when i get job by the parts little at time.

[the_matrix_guy]

Sounds good. I remember building PC’s for friends back in high school. Fun times. We played a ton of Counter-Strike back when you could install infinite copies with one key and LAN party all night.

Did you decide on a case for your build? Also, I think you’re better off ordering from Amazon on most
things if not all. The chances of anything being defective are very slim. We sourced very reputable components. And worst case scenario, if something is defective, you can RMA via the manufacture. Actually, that’s what Microcenter would have you do unless you buy their extended warranty. And if you can’t figure out what’s wrong and need a tech to figure it out, you’d have to pay for that either through membership or separately. But again, those components are among the best and the chances of anything breaking or being defective are very slim. I havent RMA’d anything — not a single thing — in 10+ years and 5+ builds

[chrislognshot]

well they live so close to each other both where looking for new jobs thought this might cheer them up also not think about finding new work or if found work something to look forward for.

[Seajay]

That's awesome, have a great time building with your friends!