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Eric
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Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:39 am Post subject:
Is this computer ok for video editing?? |
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I've been trying to figure out the best computer to get to fill all my
needs. One of the things I'm wanting to get into is video editing.
Do you think this computer is the best for the job, or would you
suggest something else. If so, What?
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/details/560384899
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Robert Morein
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Mon Nov 08, 2004 8:57 am Post subject:
Re: Is this computer ok for video editing?? |
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"Eric" <utseay@aol.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I've been trying to figure out the best computer to get to fill all my
needs. One of the things I'm wanting to get into is video editing.
Do you think this computer is the best for the job, or would you
suggest something else. If so, What?
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/details/560384899
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The basic motherboard architecture is fine, perhaps overkill for most needs.
It does appear to be slightly short of the amount of memory suggested by two
popular programs: both Premiere and Avid Express Pro recommend 1.5 gb of
ram.
Personally, I prefer to stay away from name brands, and build my own
machines. These are cheaper and much more maintainable over a long period of
time than brand names. You will probably find Sony repair/support overpriced
and difficult to deal with.
Things that this machine probably lacks compared to a more professional
alternative are:
1. lots of extra drive bays cooled by an adjacent fan. Keeping a hard drive
barely warm to the touch is key to years of reliable operation.
2. A 500 watt or greater power supply.
Points "1" and "2" are key to a machine that can grow with your needs.
3. ECC (error correcting ram). Every few weeks, on the average, the ram in a
desktop machine is hit by a cosmic ray that flips a bit. Sometimes this does
a lot of damage to the software and files, more often it's unnoticed. All
high reliability machines use ECC ram. I use it on all desktop machines.
It's not the "best" machine. To pick the "best" machine would require more
knowledge of your video uses than you probably know at this point. But it is
probably highly compatible with mainstream editing applications. |
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Richard Crowley
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Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:07 am Post subject:
Re: Is this computer ok for video editing?? |
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"Robert Morein" wrote ...
| Quote: | Personally, I prefer to stay away from name brands, and
build my own machines. These are cheaper and much more
maintainable over a long period of time than brand names.
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Agree wholeheartedly. If you have any aptitude for it, you are
much better off assembling your own generic computer (or even
having it done for you at a local shop) than with any "name brand"
computer.
| Quote: | You will probably find Sony repair/support overpriced
and difficult to deal with.
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I love Sony equipment, and a large part of my audio and video
production equipment is Sony, but I have to agree with Mr.
Morein about factory service. Fortunately, Sony is pretty good
about selling service manuals (but not for computers AFAIK).
So I do most of my own service for my A/V equipment.
Only my notebook computer is a "store-bought name-brand".
All my other computers are assembled from generic components.
Far and away easier to maintain and grow with your needs and
technology improvements. |
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