http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Topic: Best Computer For Editing?? en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:02:08 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-computer-for-editing#post-36089 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:34:51 +0000 kemperburt 36089@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use three PC Dells configured at 4 gb memory 500gb hard drives and a Maxtor 750gb external.</p> <p>Software Im using is Adobe Creative suite 3 with adobe premier pro.</p> <p>All works very fast and I know Not everyone can do this with budgets I build this up over two years.</p> <p>The Pc's allow me muti configurtions with input output boards something I found very helpful to stay fluid.</p> <p>I started with a PC AMD processor at 2.1 gighertz so I was very successful with it and a 125 gb drive.</p> <p>with 2g memory.This system was already 3 years old when I started. Still have it 5 years later. Added 1 250gb drive later. Everyone above is correct about Vista I dont think you want to take on this right now stick with what works.</p> <p>As far as Mac or PC it's a user choice although for me the costs benifit with add in boards has been far more reasonable.</p> <p>Hope this helps</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-computer-for-editing#post-36051 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:52:18 +0000 chrisColorado 36051@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Definitely NOT Vista. I have a friend who had Vista and he had a LOT of problems trying to upload Vegas 8. He got it up EVENTUALLY...but I wouldn't recommend it. </p> <p>And forget Macs and Final Cut Pro, PCs and Vegas is THE WAY to do it.</p> <p>But what ever you do, Don't Do Vista With Vegas. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-computer-for-editing#post-36020 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:14:09 +0000 robgrauert 36020@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Get a Mac and use FCP</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-computer-for-editing#post-36009 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:27:57 +0000 P123R123 36009@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, Thanks for the reply. See my new post "Help in Hard Drive Choices" under Editing. Thanks again, Ray</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-computer-for-editing#post-35882 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:46:46 +0000 film814 35882@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Definitely go for Windows XP over Vista.  Vista still has bugs and stability issues that need to be worked out.  Also, unless you need  to be doing a lot of mobile editing, choose a desktop rather than a laptop.  For under a grand, you can get quite a powerful desktop expecially if you can built it yourself.  And, yes, capturing, storing, and editing your digital video on a hard drive other than your OS Drive is always very smart.  Hope this helps.</p> <p> Jeremy</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-computer-for-editing#post-35879 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:27:07 +0000 P123R123 35879@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong>Hi,<br />   I am currently looking to purchase a new computer to run Vegas 8 and DVD Architect. I realize the importance of having a large hard drive as well as much RAM that one can get. My question to you experienced editors/users out there is; what are you using for a computer that's held up rock solid for you? Which System do you feel is better; Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista? I currently have Windows XP Pro SP2. It can be either a desk top or a laptop. I do use an external 500 GB hard drive other than the hard drive on my computer when editing.<br />   Your suggestions in regards to computers as well as any DVD writers/burners would be most appreciated. Thanks, Ray</strong></p>