Which compy to build?

The experienced configurators will be here soon to help you. They did for me when I just upgraded.

They will steer you right.

Video encoding is a task that is capable of utilizing multiple threads. So, a multi-core CPU is beneficial.

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Intel CPUs also have the benefit of Quick Sync (encoding/decoding via the IGP(U)) -- which is supported in Handbrake as well as video editors such as Premiere Pro.

As for the graphics card, the mid-range should do nicely. In addition to "VR Ready", Nvidia GPUs also have a dedicated video encoder, which is too supported by Handbrake.

Whether or not improved by a high core count CPU, "a lot of multi-tasking" almost always does require/benefit highly from plenty of RAM.

So, here's a possible config:

Config #: 4463287

Why DDR5? It's a staple feature of "next gen" platforms and "future proofing." There are lots of legitimate debates of whether the investment is worthwhile at this time, specifically, a notably higher cost with hit-and-miss gains. In contrast, as adoption grows and manufacturing processes are refined, the value and performance will continue to rise. Overall, a motherboard is one component you don't want to consider swapping for at least a few generations ahead. My conclusion anyway.

Storage wise: A very fast boot drive is not necessary. However, the high-end NVMe SSDs don't just provide fast loading, they also feature quick small file write and read speeds, which is also great for stuff such as Web browsing (caching), video buffering, etc. The second drive chosen is more of a (somewhat) mass storage: game library, video library, etc. Although, you can bring/transfer drives from your current rig to this new PC, if that's of any interest (e.g., if you already have a HDD dedicated to general video storage). In general, exact storage capacities are difficult to recommend. The needs vary greatly.

The chosen motherboard does not have Wi-Fi or BT included/integrated. I did select an add-on network card with current gen wireless chips. Of course, if you do not need wireless, you can remove that option from the config and save $105.

Edited by MrCheetah - 01 Aug 2022 at 9:18pm