I am looking to upgrade my desktop to a mid-end configured PC for HD video editing. No gaming. I require real time video rendering and playback/preview without any hitches. Would be using Pinnacle Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro, Camtasia Studio for video editing and mixing. Plan to install Windows 7 64-bit.
Here are the details as per the format required:
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Q: What is your budget?
25-35K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel Core2Duo E4600 2.40Ghz
Motherboard - Intel DG41RQI
RAM: Transcend 2GB DDR2
GPU - ATI RADEON HD4670
Monitor - Viewsonic VG1921WM 19"
SMPS - VIP 500W Gold
HDD - WD 320GB SATA
DVD writer - ASUS, HP
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor - Viewsonic VG1921WM 19"
SMPS - VIP 500W Gold
HDD - WD 320GB SATA
DVD writer - ASUS, HP
Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
CPU - Intel Core i5 (any one of 2320, 2400, 2500 or 2500K) or any other compatible/suitable processor
Motherboard - Intel DH67CL or any other compatible motherboard
GPU - ATI RADEON 6670, 6770, 6850 or any other compatible/suitable GPU
RAM - 4GB DDR3
SSD - Corsair Nova Series 2 40 GB
Cooler Master Cabinet + 600 W SMPS
Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
RAM - a further 4GB DDR3
SSD - Corsair Nova Series 2 40 GB
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
City (Kolkata) dealer
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
High end video editing
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
First person shooter - Call of Duty series
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Desktop - 1440x900
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
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I am confused of which processor/motherboard/GPU combination to use to satisfy the requirement of real time video editing. Please assist in choosing the right combination and any problems I might face in future if the above configuration is purchased.
Thank you!
Here are the details as per the format required:
************************************************************************************************************************
Q: What is your budget?
25-35K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel Core2Duo E4600 2.40Ghz
Motherboard - Intel DG41RQI
RAM: Transcend 2GB DDR2
GPU - ATI RADEON HD4670
Monitor - Viewsonic VG1921WM 19"
SMPS - VIP 500W Gold
HDD - WD 320GB SATA
DVD writer - ASUS, HP
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor - Viewsonic VG1921WM 19"
SMPS - VIP 500W Gold
HDD - WD 320GB SATA
DVD writer - ASUS, HP
Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
CPU - Intel Core i5 (any one of 2320, 2400, 2500 or 2500K) or any other compatible/suitable processor
Motherboard - Intel DH67CL or any other compatible motherboard
GPU - ATI RADEON 6670, 6770, 6850 or any other compatible/suitable GPU
RAM - 4GB DDR3
SSD - Corsair Nova Series 2 40 GB
Cooler Master Cabinet + 600 W SMPS
Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
RAM - a further 4GB DDR3
SSD - Corsair Nova Series 2 40 GB
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
City (Kolkata) dealer
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
High end video editing
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
First person shooter - Call of Duty series
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Desktop - 1440x900
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
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I am confused of which processor/motherboard/GPU combination to use to satisfy the requirement of real time video editing. Please assist in choosing the right combination and any problems I might face in future if the above configuration is purchased.
Thank you!