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I need to get a new computer and want to know what configuration I need to run PE 9 or 10.

Mar 26, 2012 7:37 PM

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What kind of computer should I buy to adequately run PE 9 or 10?  I have a laptop that does not quite make it (it is 2.4 ghz).  I need at least 2.8, according to the box.  Now my videos freeze when I try to edit.  It worked fine for a while, but now I just cannot use it.  I am looking at desktops.  Few have 2.8 or better, but there are many quads, duals, and turbos around.  What is optimal?  I originally bought my laptop mostly for video editing.  I don't want to make the same kind of mistake again!

455 Views   6 Replies   Latest reply: Bill Hunt, Mar 27, 2012 2:09 PM
 
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  • Bill Hunt
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    1. Bill Hunt,
    Mar 26, 2012 8:54 PM   in reply to Billysax007
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    Welcome to the forum.

     

    Ideally, one needs at least an i7 CPU for the very common H.264 material, such as AVCHD.

     

    Ideally, one needs at least two, and three is better, physical HDD's, at least SATA II, and 7200 RPM.

     

    Depending on the OS, 12 - 16GB of RAM (for a 64-bit OS), will work well.

     

    The video card/chip is less important, BUT having constant video drivers, such as from nVidia, or ATI/AMD is VERY important.

     

    That limits one, regarding laptops, as about only two suppliers have such machines, ADK and Sager.

     

    With a desktop, things are easier.

     

    See this ARTICLE.for some current recs.

     

    Good luck,

     

    Hunt

     
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    2. John T Smith,
    Mar 27, 2012 7:49 AM   in reply to Billysax007
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    For a desktop see http://www.adkvideoediting.com/adobe.asp

    -ADK Kudos http://forums.adobe.com/thread/877201

     

    And Build http://forums.adobe.com/thread/947698

     
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    3. Billysax007,
    Mar 27, 2012 11:14 AM   in reply to John T Smith
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    I appreciate all of your help, but your information is way beyond my meager powers of understanding.  I have been a very amateur video editor, and will continue to be.  I can't afford even the cheapest of outfits you are recommending.  I was hoping someone could help me with my original question...I only use PE elements, nothing more sophisticated.  I edit AVCHD, but it is strictly home computing.  I would like to know if I can find a consumer computer (HP, DELL, ASUS, etc.) that will handle what I do comfortably.  Thanks.

     
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  • Bill Hunt
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    4. Bill Hunt,
    Mar 27, 2012 11:29 AM   in reply to Billysax007
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    I think that HP has a few laptops, that have two internal HDD's, so they might be an option.

     

    With AVCHD material, I would definitely go with an i7 CPU, and if you go with a 64-bit version of Win7, at least 12GB of RAM.

     

    The graphics chip would be best, if it is an nVidia, or ATI/AMD.

     

    Good luck,

     

    Hunt

     
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    5. Billysax007,
    Mar 27, 2012 1:27 PM   in reply to Bill Hunt
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    Thank you.  That I can understand!  I'm getting a desktop, so I should be able to bundle these things fairly easily.

     
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    6. Bill Hunt,
    Mar 27, 2012 2:09 PM   in reply to Billysax007
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    OK, a desktop will be much easier to spec. out. Sorry that I was confused, as I thought we were talkiing a laptop here.

     

    Still, same general specs.:

     

    • i7 CPU
    • 12GB RAM (if you go with Win7-64)
    • At least 2, physical HDD's, of SATA II, or above, and 7200RPM, or faster
    • ATI/AMD, or nVidia GPU, of a fairly late model, for good driver support
    • Adequate PSU (Power Supply Unit) to run everything easily

     

    Good luck,

     

    Hunt

     
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