So my current Rig will do OK for me for a bit (~3 months). I am a photographer / Videographer.
Current setup
i5-4570
16gb ram
Asus Z87
850SSD (OS)
WD Black 4TB for data and editing (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro)
I AM buying a 960 EVO 1TB - NVME which will def help with editing (and I can transfer to a New Rig when I build it in 2-3 months)
My question.. Do I build NOW (I CAN) or wait for 2-3 months (I can wait also) I know you can't predict the future, but best guess.
Motherboards are the biggest issue for me as they are ALL over the place and SOO many models and options.
What I need in a new rig:
(1) m.2 PCIe NVME slot (scratch, Cache, Projects) for Editing (I will have the drive)
(1) PCIe x16 (I know they all come with it) since I will be running (1) GPU most likely a 1060
(4) DIMM slots (32gb ram)
(4) Sata ports (don't need Raid)
(4) USB ports (preferably 3.0, why is 2.0 even a thing anymore?)
Maybe Wants:
Wifi - 2x2 - I would LOVE to have wifi as my router is a good distance from where the computer is going to be.
(1) Thunderbolt 3 port
(1) usb-c port
(1) Dual Nics (I have a synology 1812+ and would love faster connection to it - would that help?)
(1) m.2 slot (future expansion of drives)
So do I wait? Any reason to build now? IF SO... What motherboard would be the cheapest best option for what i need (I KNOW not much in the need category).
p.s. I am ok with a MILD overclock if it's SUPER easy and doesn't require an expensive cooler.
Am I missing anything else you might want to know to help make a decision?
Thanks
Ryan G
Current setup
i5-4570
16gb ram
Asus Z87
850SSD (OS)
WD Black 4TB for data and editing (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro)
I AM buying a 960 EVO 1TB - NVME which will def help with editing (and I can transfer to a New Rig when I build it in 2-3 months)
My question.. Do I build NOW (I CAN) or wait for 2-3 months (I can wait also) I know you can't predict the future, but best guess.
Motherboards are the biggest issue for me as they are ALL over the place and SOO many models and options.
What I need in a new rig:
(1) m.2 PCIe NVME slot (scratch, Cache, Projects) for Editing (I will have the drive)
(1) PCIe x16 (I know they all come with it) since I will be running (1) GPU most likely a 1060
(4) DIMM slots (32gb ram)
(4) Sata ports (don't need Raid)
(4) USB ports (preferably 3.0, why is 2.0 even a thing anymore?)
Maybe Wants:
Wifi - 2x2 - I would LOVE to have wifi as my router is a good distance from where the computer is going to be.
(1) Thunderbolt 3 port
(1) usb-c port
(1) Dual Nics (I have a synology 1812+ and would love faster connection to it - would that help?)
(1) m.2 slot (future expansion of drives)
So do I wait? Any reason to build now? IF SO... What motherboard would be the cheapest best option for what i need (I KNOW not much in the need category).
p.s. I am ok with a MILD overclock if it's SUPER easy and doesn't require an expensive cooler.
Am I missing anything else you might want to know to help make a decision?
Thanks
Ryan G