Feedback on new computer

Scorpion wrote on 6/11/2012, 3:23 PM

I'm in the process of buying a new computer and would like some feedback. I will be running Vegas Pro 11 on it and want to keep the budget in the $1300 CAD or less range. Here are the specs.....

Kingston HyperX 1600 8GB kit
Intel i7-3770 3.4 Ghz skt1155
LG BluRay Burner 12X
CoolerMaster Extreme 600W PSU
ASUS P8Z77-V LK Skt 1155
CoolerMaster Elite 371 case
Seagate ITB SATA3

Currently this will cost me $1200 from a local store. I won't be building it myself since I'm not that comfortable with doing so. It won't really be used for any gaming. Is this a good system to run Vegas? Is the integrated graphics good enough or should I be buying a graphics card?

Thanks for any input you can give me!

Comments

Steve Mann wrote on 6/11/2012, 4:05 PM

The integrated graphics has no CUDA support, so I would buy a graphics card.

Don't be afraid of building it yourself. It's really hard to screw it up. There's plenty of online resources, as well as half of the forum members who built their own systems.

Go to the Videoguys website and search for their DIY systems.

CorTed wrote on 6/11/2012, 4:17 PM

I agree with Steve and would suggest getting a dedicated video card.

Also based on the list you supplied, buying those components from NewEgg would cost you approx $850.00.

Building your own computer is pretty easy, and looks like you can save some money in the process.

Depending on your usage of Vegas, this sytem should run fine for doing average video editing.