Advice for Building a Video Editing PC for My Girlfriend

Remember, while GPU performance differences in editing aren't as drastic as in gaming, you should still look into benchmarks specific to Premiere Pro. The gap between the 40 and 50 series isn't very large, so check out reviews from sources like Puget Systems for more details.

Also, Quick Sync's main advantage was in codec support, but Nvidia's 50xx GPUs now support similar codecs. If you haven’t already, maybe consider AMD CPUs as an alternative. They can be a great option for productivity tasks, but Intel chips are also solid. Just check reviews and go with what fits your budget and needs.

For storage, definitely choose an SSD with TLC and DRAM. Look into options like the WD SN850X or Samsung 990 Pro. Those will be better for working with video files compared to cheaper QLC DRAMless drives.

You might want to consider a 2TB drive for extra space if budget allows. Also, upgrading to 64GB of RAM could give her a smoother editing experience. As for the GPU, switching from the 5060Ti to a regular 5060 might not significantly affect performance, so it could be worth evaluating if you need that much power.

I'd recommend swapping the Intel Core i5 14400 for a 13500 model. It has more cores and a better integrated GPU for Quick Sync, plus the Alder Lake Refresh is generally stable and performs well without many BIOS issues.