Specs required for 4K video editing?

[Gatecrasher3000]

Hello, my brother in law has asked me to build him a system to be used for 4K video editing. What are the important components to building a rig capable for 4K video editing, and where should I spend more? Is it all about the CPU speed, ram capacity, and a SSD? Can I get away with using a less expensive GPU, like a 750ti?

Any advice will be appreciated,
Thanks.

 

[a3venom]

If you aren't specific on using Adobe in windows, go for a Mac.
Even a low spec-ed Macbook Pro is faster than an beefy i7 6 core overclocked desktop when using Final Cut pro (in mac) vs Adobe Premier (in windows) when exporting / editing 4k footage. I'd suggest a Mac Mini.

That would be the most cost effective way to do this.

I honestly don't know where to find a Quad Core Mac that is not priced to rape-butts but if you can find one get that over anything else.

If you dont have a 4k screen already, the iMac isnt bad actually.

For windows - i'd say get a 6700k with a good cooler to get the best clocks, and a decent enough GPU so that you have that power when you need it.

GPU/CPU can both be utilized so i wouldn't recommend getting a 750ti. See the hardwarecanucks video on this.

 

[Stoly]

If you aren't specific on using Adobe in windows, go for a Mac.
Even a low spec-ed Macbook Pro is faster than an beefy i7 6 core overclocked desktop when using Final Cut pro (in mac) vs Adobe Premier (in windows) when exporting / editing 4k footage. I'd suggest a Mac Mini.

That would be the most cost effective way to do this.

I honestly don't know where to find a Quad Core Mac that is not priced to rape-butts but if you can find one get that over anything else.

If you dont have a 4k screen already, the iMac isnt bad actually.

For windows - i'd say get a 6700k with a good cooler to get the best clocks, and a decent enough GPU so that you have that power when you need it.

GPU/CPU can both be utilized so i wouldn't recommend getting a 750ti. See the hardwarecanucks video on this.

I was on the impression that Premier was much faster when using CUDA.