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Upgrading my desktop

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MLeone
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Hey everyone, I am currently thinking about upgrading my desktop because it really is shitty for video editing now. I was thinking two things thatll help out is to add more ram, and get a better video card. Does anyone have any suggestions of what card/ram etc? or any other things that could help me? K+ for good answers. I don't really know that much about computers. I did research, but i thought ns could have some good input as well.

My current specs:

Lenovo H320
4Gb of RAM
Intel i3 processors
I didn't really know what to look for when looking for the current video card all I really saw was "Intel (R) HD Graphics"
750 gb of internal storage free

Thanks for all and any help!




Feb 1 2012 8:33PM
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erikK
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recently i made a thread about getting a new comp and some people dropped some knowledge in it: https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/664056/
i wasn't in the same position as you but there's good info in there for your situation as well
Feb 1 2012 8:46PM
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MLeone
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Thanks man, I got some good info in there! K+ what are your current specs? and is it sufficient for editing?
Feb 1 2012 8:58PM
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erikK
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look at the bottom of the thread, i posted it in there.
it's awesome for editing, i edit files straight from hdslr's and video cameras with no conversion.
Feb 1 2012 10:50PM
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eheath
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graphics card doesnt matter much but ram and processor do
Feb 2 2012 5:08AM
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eheath
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what kind of footage are you editing? whats the codec?
Feb 2 2012 5:08AM
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MLeone
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Im editing footage from a t2i
Feb 2 2012 2:36PM
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eheath
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If you just convert your raw h264 for to a more friendly codec, it should run alot better. Your computer is definitely fast enough.
Feb 2 2012 2:39PM
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MLeone
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Could you recommend a converter? and what codec would you recommend to convert it to? But wow that's great to hear. Thanks for the response, K+
Feb 2 2012 3:20PM
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eheath
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What editing program do you use? I feel like for macs prores or AIC is the best, but on pcs isn;t the best like avi or mpeg2? hopefully someone from the PC side can chime in.
Feb 2 2012 3:22PM
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MLeone
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mpeg4 is usually pretty solid, but idk that's just an idea. and im currently editing in cyberlink powerdirector 9 (kill me) but im trying to get serials for premiere pro or torrent it but no matter how hard i try i just fuck something up or get it wrong(maybe you could help me?:) ) So hopefully i'll be editing in premiere pro soon.
Feb 2 2012 5:45PM
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Bmo.
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dude, honestly, no hate intended, but ur retarded if u cant figure out how to steal programs. watch youtube, follow the steps, BOOM u got the program. i wish u the best of luck. id help u more but i have vegas. if all u need is the serial, download a keygen, patch it to the program file, and ur good to go. i was doing this when i was 13, its really not hard
Feb 2 2012 6:47PM
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MLeone
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ive tried a keygen but they are all unsuccesfull, but lol @ no hate intended but ur retarted lolllllllllllllll . I can do lots of other things, but i just struggle with this.. idk why
Feb 2 2012 6:59PM
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Bmo.
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Haha just keep trying, you'll figure it out eventually
Feb 2 2012 7:22PM
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MLeone
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yeah hopefully im going all out tomorrow, i need premiere pro. Do you have it?
Feb 2 2012 9:07PM
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Bmo.
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nope i have vegas. thinking about switching to premiere tho
Feb 2 2012 9:11PM
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MLeone
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how does vegas workout for you?
Feb 2 2012 9:16PM
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Bmo.
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its fine, i really dont like editing nearly as much as filming, so i havent really put in the time to learn all the controls.
Feb 2 2012 9:19PM
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