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Computer for Vegas
Three questions about a new computer to use with Vegas:
1: Single vs. dual-core AMD processor: assuming the same bottom line, is it better to get a dual-core but slower AMD processor or a single, faster processor?
2: single vs. dual video cards: again, assuming the same bottom line, is it better to get two slower video cards (SLI) or one faster video card?
3: The two vendors I have on my tiny list who are supposed to know what Vegas needs and how to get the most bang for the buck are: tastycomputers.com and endpcnoise.com. Do any of you have other top, top favorites with whom you’ve had great service and performance?
Thanks,
Rick
Rick Wise
director of photography
Oakland, CA
http://www.RickWiseDP.com
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[Rick Wise] “1: Single vs. dual-core AMD processor: assuming the same bottom line, is it better to get a dual-core but slower AMD processor or a single, faster processor?”
Dual core, lower speed, will generally be better. Depends a little on what renderer you use etc, but typically the two cores will be faster.
[Rick Wise] “2: single vs. dual video cards: again, assuming the same bottom line, is it better to get two slower video cards (SLI) or one faster video card?”
For video editing, your video card is almost irrelevant. Get one with the outputs you need, two cards is only for gaming.
Can’t answer 3, I haven’t tried either, I build my own computers. Not hard, might save you some $$s. Newegg is a good place to start.
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Terje A. Bergesen
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