In this tutorial, we’ll cover a few important details to consider before building your own video editing computer — including how to save some money.
A few years ago, I decided to build a new video editing computer. I didn’t have a strategy for selecting the hardware, so I just chose the most expensive hardware I could afford. Fast forward to now, and I realize there are many things I could have done differently that would have improved my machine and saved me a lot of money!
Here’s what you need to know.
Computers and Cameras
For the sake of comparison, think of your video editing computer like your camera and the software you use like your camera lenses. I like this comparison because you’ll likely use the same lenses on several cameras, just like you’ll use the same programs on different video-editing computers.
And, I still use lenses that I bought when I first started making films. However, I hardly ever use the first camera I ever owned. This is because you can only upgrade cameras so much before they become outdated (for the most part). This also happens with computer hardware.
Ensure the Motherboard Supports the Latest CPU Chipset
Your first consideration should be the motherboard. Make sure you purchase one that supports the latest CPU chipset. This is easy to overlook, but your motherboard is essentially the glue that holds all of your hardware together. Installing a motherboard that supports the latest CPU chipset will accommodate more upgrades and give your machine a longer life.
Invest in the CPU
Adobe products still depend heavily on the CPU, so I recommend that you invest the most money in the CPU. It’s easy to get carried away with high-end graphics cards and excessive amounts of RAM. However, Premiere Pro and After Effects will run into many bottlenecks with a slower CPU.
Research the Software You Use Most
Next, research which hardware improves performance the most with the software you use. Then, build around that. Check out Puget Systems for some great case studies, recommendations, and information on which programs use which hardware the most. I can’t stress enough the value of their research data.
Buy Mid-Level Hardware
I recommend buying mid-level parts — as opposed to buying everything high-end. Obviously, they’ll be cheaper overall, lowering the initial cost. But, you can then use the money you saved to invest in future upgrades — or just buy another mid-level machine that much sooner.
Buying a new machine so quickly might sound a bit crazy, but a mid-level machine, in the future, will likely be superior to a high-end machine you build today. That’s what happened in my case. You could easily build a computer to the level of the one I have — for half the price now — just a few years later.
Use Multiple SSDs
The last thing I’d recommend is using multiple SSDs, instead of one large one. This is a huge benefit for programs like Premiere Pro and After Effects. (And it also follows the Puget Systems recommendation.)
Have one SSD for your OS, the second SSD for your current media footage, and a third SSD dedicated to the media cache. Having each of these on their own SSD drive will reduce bottlenecks. This was something I didn’t know at the time of my build, and it’ll provide a much smoother workflow.
Interested in the tracks we used to make this video?
- “Stir Crazy” by Tonemassif
- “UX Paradise” by Tiny Music
- “Lo-fi Dreams” by Trending Music
Looking for more on video editing? Check out these articles.
- How to Build Your Own Video Editing Computer
- 9 Beginner Tips For Editing Footage in Final Cut Pro X
- Premiere Pro Playbook: 10 Video Editing Workflow Tips
- Gear Recommendation: The Best Mouse For Video Editing
- Video Editing Fundamentals: Exporting Projects for the Web
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