Build reccomendations

[urapnes]

Hi there,

Currently running a 2500-k and started to do a lot of 1080p encoding. With my current handbrake settings I get about 40 FPS going from 25GB MKV to 8GB MP4. I process about 8 hours of video each week. I have found that the current settings give me the best in terms of quality and speed...now I am looking to throw more horsepower at it provided it will go faster.

Any suggestions on whether or not a new mobo/processor will save me significant portions of time? I looked at 2600ks briefly for the extra cores...but not sure the time savings would be worth the $200. By significant, I mean 1/2 the time or thereabouts.

Really open to any suggestions. I don't game, pretty much do some CAD from time to time, and surf the web. I am in no rush, but just wanted to ask the opinions of the knowledgeable folks here.

Thanks in advance

 

[Deleted member 88227]

The 2600k doesn't have more cores. It just has hyperthreading which will help out with encoding.

You're not going to get a 50% increase in speed with $200 though I am afraid.

 

[Deleted member 126051]

If you're simply transcoding, your best bet is to stay in the quad-core range and get as high a clock speed as you can squeeze out.

Best bang. i7-4790K. 4-4.4Ghz, Hyperthreading Quad Core.
Roughly 33% faster based on simple clock speed (base clocking, OC .
With the efficiency additions and hyperthreading...
Basically get a new motherboard for it, and you're golden. Everything else in your 2500k system should transplant.

 

[mikey_rules]

Best bang. i7-4790K. 4-4.4Ghz, Hyperthreading Quad Core.
Roughly 33% faster based on simple clock speed (base clocking, OC .
With the efficiency additions and hyperthreading...
Basically get a new motherboard for it, and you're golden. Everything else in your 2500k system should transplant.

+1.

 

[diizzy]

or just grab an i3 and use Quick Sync.
//Danne