If you are building a new PC for 4K Video Editing, Design, 3D Modeling, or Image Editing, this guide will help you build a blazing fast computer that will be useful for many years. Also, in this post, I will help you build a professional Video editing computer (1080P) for budget buyers.
I have been building Gaming and Editing computers for more than a decade and have significant experience in testing and benchmarking performance to offer you the right guidance.
PC Builds For 4K Video Editing, Design, 3D Modeling, Image Editing (2022
The PC builds are ideal for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD/CAM, Maya 3D, and similar software. I work on Adobe software and have optimized these to get the best performance for the price.
These builds have the latest Intel 12th Gen processor and the AMD Ryzen 5000 series desktop processors. Here are some more updated articles that you can check – Best PC Builds for 1 Lakh, PC Build for 1.5 Lakhs, and PC Build for 2 Lakhs.
Note – The GPU prices are volatile due to cryptocurrency mining and pardon me for any price change.
We will first list all the parts, share some of the Pros and Cons of buying these, and then get to the summary. Please go through each of the parts carefully.
Let’s get started with the Build-1.
1). AMD Ryzen 5600X and Nvidia GTX 1650 – Video Editing PC BUILD
1) Cabinet – Ant Esports ICE-200TG Mid Tower Case
Price – ₹ 2,951
The Ant Esports cabinet has a transparent tempered glass panel and a Black and glossy finish with an Acrylic front panel.
The cabinet has all the modern features and offers good airflow.
The ports and interfaces are located at the top of the cabinet, which is convenient. The material used for the case is durable and available for an affordable price.
Key Features:
- Acrylic front panel
- RGB front panel with control button
- Tempered glass side panel
- 2*HDD and 2*SSD
- Supports all motherboard form factor
- Ports 2*USB 2.0, USB 3.0, audio in, flash card reader
- Supports up to 120 mm 5 fans, 1 fan pre-installed
2) Monitor – Acer Nitro QG221Q FHD Gaming Monitor
Price – ₹ 9,999
The Acer Nitro 21.5 inches monitor has a 75 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time, and a VA panel.
Further, this ultra-fashionable monitor comes with FHD (1920*1080p) resolution. It has 178-degree wide viewing angles.
The monitor has multiple uses, and it is pretty inexpensive when considering the size. Nonetheless, it makes your editing and designing work simple.
Moreover, the monitor comes with a frameless design that has integrated 2W speakers. Also, it has Acer Comfyview and a wide viewing angle beside Flicker-less technology.
The monitor has a cool and sturdy stand. However, it offers a wall-mountable feature.
Key Features:
- 21.5 inches display with an Ultra-thin enclosure
- VA panel with 1920*1080p resolutions
- HDMI and VGA ports
- AMD Free Sync technology
- 75 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time
- Eye care features
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3) RAM – Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHZ C16 Desktop RAM (Black)
Price – ₹ 7,436
The Corsair Vengeance LPX is the latest DDR4 Ram that comes with a 3600 MHz speed.
It offers higher frequencies and greater bandwidth and consumes less power. This RAM provides fast performance. It is compatible with all systems.
The XMP 2.0 supports automatic overclocking. The uniquely designed heat spreader pulls heat away and keeps the system cool. It is ideal for smaller cases due to its small form factor. The memory stick is designed for high-performance overclocking.
NOTE: It is recommended to use 2 sticks of 16 GB RAM to get better performance. As video editing uses more RAM. So we recommend getting at least 32 GB of Ram for this build.
Key Features:
- 16 GB DDR4 RAM
- 3600 MHz Speed
- XMP 2.0 support
- Aluminum heat spreader
- Compact design
- Premium design
- High performance overclocking
4) Hard Disk – Western Digital WD Blue WD20EZAZ 2TB HDD
Price – ₹ 4,909
When it comes to editing, one needs more space for storage. We use 2 TB of HDD here in this PC build. It is meant to store the completed projects and store media that you have used in the earlier projects. We will use SSDs for everything else.
The western digital blue hard disk drive is a great fit for this build.
It works like a charm after installment. It is fast enough with a great read and write speed.
Key Features:
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- Great quality and reliable
- 5400 rpm
- 256 MB cache
- 2 TB storage
- 2 years warranty
5) Solid State Drive – Samsung 970 EVO Plus 250GB SSD (MZ-V7S250) (2*250GB)
Price – ₹ 9,714
The Samsung 970 Evo Plus is based on the latest V-NAND technology. It is 53% faster than the 970 Evo. It has higher power efficiency with optimized firmware and an intelligent TurboWrite boost.
The innovative technology by Samsung empowers with the capacity to work more reliably. It enables superior heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically maintains and controls operating temperature.
NOTE: Use two SSD to get better performance. Use one for SSD for Installing Windows and Editing/Rendering Software and another for the Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects project files, scratch files, and storing the media. This is essential because working with just one SSD will slow down the entire workflow. Also, read about the Best SSDs for PC that you can buy currently.
Key Features:
- Read speed – 3500MB/s
- Write speed – 3300 MB/s
- NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 * 4 interface
- M.2 (2280) form factor
- Advanced drive management
- 512 cache memory
- 1200 TBW
- 5 years warranty
6) Power Supply – Corsair VS Series, VS600, 600 Watt (600W), Active PFC, 80 PLUS White Certified Power Supply
Price – ₹ 4,399
The Corsair VS series power supply offers high-quality performance. It comes with 80 plus efficiency. The 600 W power supply is available at an affordable rate. The device has a large fan for cooling and operates without much hassle.
It is considerably silent. Corsair box is a good power source in capacity and quality.
Key Features:
- 600 W power supply
- 120 mm sleeve bearing fan
- Compatible with all system
- Over and under-voltage protection
- Short circuit protection
7) Processor – AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Desktop Processor (6 Cores)
Price – ₹ 21,490
AMD processors are best suited when it comes to video editing. It clocks at 3.7 GHz and can be overclocked up to 4.6 GHz. It is an excellent video editing processor.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X desktop processor is compatible with 500 series motherboards with the AM4 socket. It does support a dual memory channel.
AMD Ryzen 5 is the performance beast and offers excellent Single-Core performance and even the multi-core performance is the best in class. Notably, it is not an 8 or 12 Core processor which will be used in the more expensive builds later.
Key Features:
- 6 cores and 12 threads
- 3.7 GHz base frequency, up to 4.6 GHz turbo boost, and 35 MB cache
- 65 W TDP
- Supports dual memory channel up to DDR4 3200 MHz
- Wraith Stealth Heatsink fan included
- Compatible with 500 series motherboard, AM4 socket
- 3 years warranty
8) Graphics card – ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 OC Edition 4GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
Price – ₹ 24,999
Asus TUF GeForce GTX 1650 is based on NVIDIA Turing architecture. It comes with GDDR6 ultra-fast high-speed memory bandwidth.
Further, it is robustly built and is capable to reduce thermal strain on components. The GPU supports NVIDIA G-Sync display technology. It is reliable and durable.
The ASUS GPU Tweak II allows tweaking GPU core clocks, memory frequency, and voltage settings.
Key Features:
- 896 Cuda cores
- 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
- 128-bit memory interface, 12 Gbps memory speed
- 1410 MHz base clock, up to 1680 boost clock
- Max resolution supported – 7680*4320
- DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, and HDCP ports
- Supports 3 displays simultaneously
The Nvidia GTX 1650 is the most basic graphics card that I will recommend; you can look at more options in the 15k to 25k price range. – 5 Best Graphics Cards Under Rs 20000 in India. Nvidia has also launched the GTX 1630 recently but it is too slow and I won’t recommend it.
Motherboard – Gigabyte B550M DS3H – Price Rs. 8,990
The Gigabyte B550M comes with an AM4 socket that is compatible with the AMD Ryzen 5600X and other processors. The motherboard supports PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 slots and can easily work under heavy loads.
In addition, it is available at an affordable rate of INR 9,199. The motherboard supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 Ram with clock speeds up to 4733 MHz. Also, comes with the Realtek 7.1 channel audio codec for a good audio experience. The motherboard has 5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM and also comes with the Gigabyte GBE gaming LAN support.
Key Features:
- AM4 socket
- 5+3 Phases VRM solution
- Support NVMe PCIe 4.0
- RGB Fusion 2.0
- Supports Q-Flash plus technology
Summary Table For 4K Video Editing – AMD Ryzen PC Build:
| PC Configuration | Model & Specification | Price Rs. |
| Cabinet | Corsair 110R Mid-Tower ATX Case | 3,704 |
| Monitor | LG QHD (2560 x 1440) 27 Inch IPS Display | 19,999 |
| Ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600MHZ C16 Desktop RAM | 12,900 |
| Hard Disk | Western Digital WD Blue WD20EZAZ 2TB 5400 RPM | 4,910 |
| SSD | 2 SSD – 250 GB for OS and one 500 GB for Adobe Projects | 7,699 |
| Power Supply | Cooler Master MWE 650W,80+ White 230V A/UK Cable Power Supply | 4,799 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5600X Desktop Processor | 21,490 |
| Graphics Card | ASUS TUF 1650 GPU | 24,999 |
| MotherBoard | Gigabyte B550 M DS3H Motherboard | 6,699 |
| Total | 109,906 |
Our first build uses affordable parts and is more suitable for a 1080P video editing setup. It can edit 4K videos with ease but if you want to edit very complex timelines with lots of titles and transitions I will suggest you go with Ryzen 5900X or the Intel Core i7 build to edit 4K videos.
2). AMD Ryzen 5900X and RTX 3060 – Video Editing PC Build
Next, we are having another build for AMD 5900X processor that comes with 12 Cores and 24 threads. You can roughly expect double the performance in comparison to the Ryzen 5600X.
Processor – AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Desktop Processor
Price Rs. 39,390
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is one of the best video editing processors offered by the red team. It has a massive 12 cores and 24 threads architecture.
And the more the cores, the better the performance when considering video editing tasks. It can boost up to 4.8 GHz frequency. Ryzen 5900X is designed to give the fastest performance possible.
The only downside is that the chip does not come with the integrated graphics card or the heatsink fan; you need to add both of them separately to get the best out of your rig.
Key Features:
- 12 cores and 24 threads
- 3.7 GHz base clock speed, up to 4.8 GHz turbo frequency
- Up to 3200 MHZ memory support
- Compatible with 500 series motherboard
- 105 Watt TDP
- AM4 socket
Nvidia RTX 3060 – Graphics Card
The Nvidia RTX 3060 offers 12 GB of GDDR6 video memory and comes with a 192-bit memory bus width. The GPU has 3584 Cuda Cores which is significantly more than the GTX 1650.
The triple cooler Gigabyte RTX 3060 is available for Rs. 55,000 currently and offers great performance for both gaming and video editing.
The RTX 3060 also comes with tensor cores and has support for Ray tracing which also improves your editing, design, and gaming experience.
Graphics card prices are declining and you may be able to buy an RTX 3070 also for this build.
PC Build Summary – AMD Ryzen 5900X and Nvidia RTX 3060 Graphics Card
| PC Configuration | Model & Specification | Price Rs. |
| Cabinet | Corsair 110R Mid-Tower ATX Case | 3,704 |
| Monitor | LG QHD (2560 x 1440) 27 Inch IPS Display | 19,999 |
| Ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600MHZ C16 Desktop RAM | 12,400 |
| Hard Disk | Western Digital WD Blue WD20EZAZ 2TB 5400 RPM | 4,910 |
| SSD | 2 SSD – 250 GB for OS and one 500 GB for Adobe Projects | 7,699 |
| Power Supply | Cooler Master MWE 650W,80+ White 230V A/UK Cable Power Supply | 4,799 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5900X Desktop Processor | 39,390 |
| Graphics Card | Nvidia RTX 3060 (12 GB GDDR6 VRAM) | 55,000 |
| MotherBoard | Gigabyte B550 M DS3H Motherboard | 6,699 |
| Total | 169,906 |
The above-shared PC build is suitable for editing 4K videos and you can use it for complex timelines and longer projects. Also, I am using the RTX 3060, you can always upgrade the graphics card to RTX 3070 or RTX 3080. Also, 16 GB DDR4 Ram may not be sufficient for 4K editing when using Adobe After effects or even Premiere Pro, you can buy 32 GB Ram. You can opt for 2*16 GB Sticks and can even upgrade to 64 GB Ram at a later stage if you want.
So, we are done with the two AMD Editing builds and will now move to Intel 12th Gen Desktop builds. AMD has recently released the Ryzen 5800X3d processor which is excellent for gaming but comes with 8 Cores Vs the 12 Cores on the Ryzen 5900X. For most video editing software, the 5900X will offer better performance than the Ryzen 5800X3D. For gamers, it makes sense to opt for the AMD Ryzen 5800X3D.
3). Intel Core i7 – 12700K, Nvidia GTX 1660 Super – Editing PC Build
In this build, we are going to use an Intel 12th Gen Desktop Processor and a compatible motherboard, most of the other parts like monitor and PSU, and Ram will be the same as the AMD build. We will use the Intel 12th Gen Core i7 and the Core i5 Intel processors. For the Graphics cards – you can use either the GTX 1660 Super or can upgrade to RTX 3060 or the RTX 3070.
Let’s start with the processor.
Processor – Intel 12th Gen Core i7 – 12700K Desktop Processor
Price Rs. 42,700
Intel has recently launched the 12th Gen desktop series processors, and undoubtedly the hybrid architecture offered the best of the best. This chipset is a beast for editing workflow.
The process has 12 cores (8 Performance + 4 Efficient) and 20 threads. Also, it has 25 MB L3 and 12 MB L2 cache memory. Interestingly, the Core i7 has a great overclocking utility.
Moreover, when comparing the 12700K, the Alder Lake chipset is 7.5% faster than that of the Ryzen 9 5900X desktop processor. Also, the CPU supports the latest DDR5 RAM with up to 4800 MHz frequency.
Key features:
- Hyperthreading architecture with 12 cores and 20 threads
- 3.60 base clock speed and up to 5.00 GHz maximum boost (Performance core)
- LGA 1700 socket
- 25 MB L3 cache memory
- Integrated Intel UHD graphics 770
- 125 Watt TDP
- Supports DDR5 and DDR4 memory
Motherboard – MSI Pro Z690-P DDR4 ATX Motherboard
Price Rs. 18,992
MSI Pro Z690-P motherboard (for Intel processor) has an ATX form factor and supports DDR4 RAM. Also, the board has a compact design and supports MSI core boost to offer you stability and excellent output.
Moreover, the chip includes smart colling technology with auto adjustable fan speed and an extended heatsink design for better heat dissipation. It is compatible with the latest 12th gen core processors with LGA 1700 socket.
Key Features:
- LGA 1700 socket
- MSI core boost technology
- Frozr AI cooling with the extended heatsink design
- Dual M.2 Gen connectors
- Supports memory boost up to 5000 MHz
We can either use the Nvidia RTX 3060 or the GTX 1660 Super for the Video Editing PC build. The RTX 3060 is a better option but it is pricey.
2) Graphics card – Zotac Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Super Twin Fan
Price – ₹ 30,699
The Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 Super comes with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM.
It offers a great video editing experience. When it comes to performance, this card is the monster.
Installation of the card is pretty simple. It is capable of handling all your complex projects.
The Graphics card is based on the latest NVIDIA Turing architecture, and it is fast and sturdy.
Key Features:
- 1408 CUDA cores
- 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
- 1785 MHz clock boost
- Twin fan technology
- PCIe interface
- Based on the NVIDIA Turing architecture
Summary – Video Editing PC Build – Intel 12700K and GTX 1660 Super
| PC Configuration | Model & Specification | Price (Rs.) |
| Monitor | LG QHD (2560 x 1440) 27 Inch IPS Display | 18,999 |
| Ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600MHZ C16 Desktop RAM | 12,400 |
| Hard Disk | Western Digital WD Blue WD20EZAZ 2TB 5400 RPM | 4,910 |
| SSD | 2 SSD – 1 250 GB for OS and one 500 GB for projects | 7,699 |
| Power Supply | Cooler Master MWE 650W,80+ White 230V A/UK Cable Power Supply | 4,799 |
| Processor | Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor | 42,700 |
| Graphics Card | Zotac Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Super Twin Fan | 30,699 |
| MotherBoard | MSI Pro Z690-P DDR4 ATX Motherboard | 18,992 |
| Total | 1,50,738 |
4) Intel 12th gen Intel Core i5 – 12600K – Editing PC Build
Processor – Intel 12th Gen Core i5 – 12600K Desktop Processor
Price Rs. 34,998
Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12600K processor comes with 10 cores (6P + 4E) and 16 threads, and it has 20 MB L3 cache memory. The base clock speed for performance cores is 3.70 GHz and can boost up to 4.90 GHz.
The Core i5 can provide a smooth editing workflow for FHD to 8K contents. As the K-series processors are unlocked, you will be able to use the overclocking utility to get the best performance quickly.
Key Features:
- 10 cores and 16 threads hybrid architecture
- 3.70 GHz base clock speed and up to 4.90 GHz turbo boost frequency
- 20 MB L3 smart cache memory
- 125 Watt TDP
- Supports dual-channel DDR5 and DDR4 RAM
- Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
| PC Configuration | Model & Specification | Price (Rs.) |
| Cabinet | Ant Esports ICE-200TG Mid Tower | ₹ 2,951 |
| Monitor | LG 60.96 cm (24 inches) Gaming Monitor | ₹ 9,000 |
| Ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600MHZ C16 Desktop RAM | ₹ 12,490 |
| Hard Disk | Western Digital WD Blue WD20EZAZ 2TB 5400 RPM | ₹ 4,910 |
| SSD | Use 2 250 GB SSDs can use 1 Sata and other NVME (2*250) | ₹ 9,714 |
| Power Supply | Corsair VS Series, VS600, 600 Watt | ₹ 4,399 |
| Processor | Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12600K Processor | ₹ 34,998 |
| Graphics Card | Gigabyte RTX 3060 12 GB GDDR6 | ₹ 55,000 |
| MotherBoard | MSI Pro Z690-P DDR4 ATX Motherboard | ₹ 18,992 |
| Total | 150,220 |
Concluding Thoughts – Best 4K Video Editing PC Build
These are some of the best Editing PC builds that offer a fast timeline and exporting performance. I am continuously updating the builds as new hardware comes out. You can also check out some of the pre-build PCs for video editing and design work.
Please feel free to contact us for help in building an editing PC.
The Video Editing, Design, and Photo Editing Software – Compatible with these PC Builds:
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects
- DaVinci Resolve
- Adobe Design, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Coral Draw
- Catia, Autocad, Solid Works, NX, Creo, Fusion
- Maya, Cinema 4D, Unity, Blender, Adobe Animate, etc.
I work with a lot of Adobe Software, and the specs that are suited for Adobe are usually good for other software too.
