Processor for video editing?

[aerosolcheese]

The Core i7 920 is finally available and you can get one for around $290, I'd buy the latest tech if it were me...

[ldelacruz]

I guess I will wait and see before I spend the money and time to upgrade. I would hate to go through all the hassle and still have the same video problems because of Windows.

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by ldelacruz

I guess I will wait and see before I spend the money and time to upgrade. I would hate to go through all the hassle and still have the same video problems because of Windows.

With the 5D footage you probably will (right now) due to the AVC h.264 encoding...Other footage from a HDV or similar camcorder should work fine.

[ldelacruz]

I don't have the time to try and make something work so I will use my Wifes Mac Book Pro. I guess I will put the money towards a new HD Video camera or an XL2 and quit trying to make the 5D do something it is not suited for.

[Daniel Bates]

Originally Posted by aerosolcheese

The Core i7 920 is finally available and you can get one for around $290, I'd buy the latest tech if it were me...

The Core I7 is one of the best CPUs available for video editing. I'd look into getting into that or another high-performance architecture.

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by ldelacruz

I don't have the time to try and make something work so I will use my Wifes Mac Book Pro. I guess I will put the money towards a new HD Video camera or an XL2 and quit trying to make the 5D do something it is not suited for.

I wouldn't say it's not suited for it...I'd say that it's CODEC is not well suited for Windows with the current implementation. Granted a high performance i7 processor may do the trick. But bear in mind that you are using up significantly more CPU cycles than "should be" necessary to handle it...thus taking the CPU cycles away from other things. In other words, if they get the CODEC fixed, an i7 should SCREAM....until then, it may just be adequate.

Keeping my eyes pealed though for something... I may build me a new machine here soon... For now, I am either using Edius 5 and prerendering on the PC or...using my Macbook Pro.

[txphotog]

Check out the panasonic hvx P2 series cameras. True hd, multiple frame rates, tapeless capture, and plays well with most nle editers for under $8,000.

[AndrewCCM]

BTW: I just priced out a custom built Core i7 system using parts from Mwave.com (where I get most all my components)...For an extra $79, they will assemble everything, install the OS and burn test it. Not bad for a pretty darn fast machine. My plans would be to just move all my external data drives to it and continue to use my 2 NAS appliances. I could have saved some money by going with a lesser video card and case as well as just building it myself and using the XP-Pro 64bit OS that I already own. But this case is very cool and I just hate to skimp on a highend system and would rather just have it show up ready to plug it...(this time around). One could easily save themselves $300 on a very similar config if they wanted to build it themselves and supply their own OS/video card...

This config is in my shopping cart. I need to sleep on it a couple of days before deciding. Would be a nice last tax write off if I purchased tomorrow though. Hehe

Here were the specs:

# ASUS P6T Deluxe intel x58 chipset ATX form factor 3xPCI-E(x16)/2xPCI-E(x1)/2xpci/6xddr3 w/sata2,dual lan(gb),usb 2.0 & audio -$793.99
- (cpu type:intel - socket i7)CORE i7 920 - 2.66G
- OCZ 6GB RAM KIT OCZ3G1600LV6GK

# OCZ / PC POWER & COOLING S75CF silencer 750 quad (red) 750w atx 12v nvidia sli / 80 plus certified rohs w/ active pfc power supply ($30 Mail-In Manufacturer Rebate Available from 12/17/08 till 12/31/08) - $99.99

# EVGA 512-P3-N874-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ Superclocked Edition 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready (Retail) FREE EVGA Precision Overclock Utility - $199.99

# ANTEC TWELVE HUNDRED (black) ATX tower case no power supply 12x5.25" 3x3.5" 7x3.5"(hidden) w/windowed side panel, front i/o connectors & 120mm case fan x 5 - $162.00

# SAMSUNG SH-S223Q/BEBN LightScribe SATA 22X DVD Burner with software (Black)(OEM)- $23.90

# WD 500gb WD5000AAKS SATA2 16mb 7200rpm (bare drive)- $59.93

# ASSEMBLY & testing - $79.99

# MICROSOFT Windows vista 64bit home premium sp1 DVD (dsp/oem) #66I-01939/66I-00825 x 1 - $99.75

Sub Total $1,519.54
Shipping & Handling Calculator $44.25
Total $1,563.79

[ldelacruz]

That is a serious machine. I think I am going to wait and not rush into it. Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

Originally Posted by AndrewCCM

BTW: I just priced out a custom built Core i7 system using parts from Mwave.com (where I get most all my components)...For an extra $79, they will assemble everything, install the OS and burn test it. Not bad for a pretty darn fast machine. My plans would be to just move all my external data drives to it and continue to use my 2 NAS appliances. I could have saved some money by going with a lesser video card and case as well as just building it myself and using the XP-Pro 64bit OS that I already own. But this case is very cool and I just hate to skimp on a highend system and would rather just have it show up ready to plug it...(this time around). One could easily save themselves $300 on a very similar config if they wanted to build it themselves and supply their own OS/video card...

This config is in my shopping cart. I need to sleep on it a couple of days before deciding. Would be a nice last tax write off if I purchased tomorrow though. Hehe

Here were the specs:

# ASUS P6T Deluxe intel x58 chipset ATX form factor 3xPCI-E(x16)/2xPCI-E(x1)/2xpci/6xddr3 w/sata2,dual lan(gb),usb 2.0 & audio -$793.99
- (cpu type:intel - socket i7)CORE i7 920 - 2.66G
- OCZ 6GB RAM KIT OCZ3G1600LV6GK

# OCZ / PC POWER & COOLING S75CF silencer 750 quad (red) 750w atx 12v nvidia sli / 80 plus certified rohs w/ active pfc power supply ($30 Mail-In Manufacturer Rebate Available from 12/17/08 till 12/31/08) - $99.99

# EVGA 512-P3-N874-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ Superclocked Edition 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready (Retail) FREE EVGA Precision Overclock Utility - $199.99

# ANTEC TWELVE HUNDRED (black) ATX tower case no power supply 12x5.25" 3x3.5" 7x3.5"(hidden) w/windowed side panel, front i/o connectors & 120mm case fan x 5 - $162.00

# SAMSUNG SH-S223Q/BEBN LightScribe SATA 22X DVD Burner with software (Black)(OEM)- $23.90

# WD 500gb WD5000AAKS SATA2 16mb 7200rpm (bare drive)- $59.93

# ASSEMBLY & testing - $79.99

# MICROSOFT Windows vista 64bit home premium sp1 DVD (dsp/oem) #66I-01939/66I-00825 x 1 - $99.75

Sub Total $1,519.54
Shipping & Handling Calculator $44.25
Total $1,563.79

[ldelacruz]

Originally Posted by AndrewCCM

I wouldn't say it's not suited for it...I'd say that it's CODEC is not well suited for Windows with the current implementation. Granted a high performance i7 processor may do the trick. But bear in mind that you are using up significantly more CPU cycles than "should be" necessary to handle it...thus taking the CPU cycles away from other things. In other words, if they get the CODEC fixed, an i7 should SCREAM....until then, it may just be adequate.

Keeping my eyes pealed though for something... I may build me a new machine here soon... For now, I am either using Edius 5 and prerendering on the PC or...using my Macbook Pro.

What I was trying to say is that the 5D MKII is not a regular video camera and is best suited for certain types of video whereas a video camera is much more versatile. Instead of upgrading my PC to try and process some crappy video I took is probably not the smartest thing to do. I am going to get an HD video camera. I thought it would be nice to have a camera that would use my lenses but it is not working out like I planned. Thanks for the tips you have been a huge help.

[ldelacruz]

Originally Posted by Rson

Bring it, I have yet to have issues. :)

In fact, I did the speed test for PS and I was beating the Extreme Cores with my result.

If you want I can send you a file and you can check it out for yourself and let us know?

[ldelacruz]

Originally Posted by MHampton

I have the Q6600 in my HP workstation (vista64/8gig ram) and I use Vegas 8 Pro for my video editing. I have found that the 5dii footage is very choppy in the editing mode, (as well as play back full screen) but I have a script for Vegas that will may smaller proxy files for me to edit with and then swap back to the full size when it is time for the full render. Works out pretty good until something better comes along.

That is what I am running into so thanks for the input.

[indyspeedbird]

The quad core is the unbeatable best for the $. Intel has leaped AMD big time and for the price, under 300. It is the deal of the century!

[Zylone]

I know this is a bit more than you are looking to spend, but is the basis for the machine I just built.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358