Will this computer setup run Premirere / AE well?

[qazwsx]

There's always something new coming...
But something new AND big is coming very soon...
Ivy bridge is a significant update to Intel's CPU architecture...
The GTX 680 is a massive upgrade to the 500 series... it's got a LOT more CUDA cores which will definitely be put to use by Premiere/AE... and the new CPU will be noticeably faster...

Intel goes by a 'Tick/Tock' model. 'Ticks' are die shrinks and 'Tocks' are new micro-architectures. Ivy Bridge is a 'Tick' to Sandy's 'Tock' as it's the same micro-architecture just shrunk from 32nm down to 22nm. Where Ivy really surpasses Sandy is in the new integrated Intel graphics and lower power consumption (better overclockability), but for the general computing side, the advantages are (debate-ably) marginal.

 

[Admir]

I always build a computer to the specs found on the DIY systems at www.videoguys.com. I'm running an Asus P5Q-SE with a quadcore and 16Gb or RAM. System has played back AVCHD from the start no problem and its 4 years old. The new bridge is untested with video systems. Better to use something tested that works than getting the latest and greatest, IMHO.

This system was built after a lot of researching. The computer plays AVCHD files fine but the scrubbing isn't all smooth, but you can work with it without problems. To be honest I've only tried it out a little while and have not checked all the settings, I belive that a lot of tweaking can be done with how much RAM the program is allowed to use.

 

[Zissou]

power supply needs upgraded
4GB of RAM is nowhere near acceptable (i have 24GB)
a single SSD and even a 2 disk RAID 0 is not anywhere near optimal

if i were you, i would go with a 4 disk RAID 0, single SSD for OS/CS5, 16 GB of RAM, and an 850W PSU and go with a less powerful gfx card

 

[anatusa]

i would not go with 4 cores as there is 6 offered already, even its 32nm... still think i7-3930K is better, also i belieave 1gb Vram is a very minimum.... so i would go with a little better GPU.....