Computer Advice for Editing

[Tyler Blank]

Also, has anyone thought about Macs? Apple is all we use in school to edit Adobe Premiere with and it seems to work just fine. I heard they where very stable to use?

Thoughts, on this or my previous post?

Tyler

[Andy Patterson]

[Tyler Blank] “Apple is all we use in school to edit Adobe Premiere with and it seems to work just fine. I heard they where very stable to use?”

You heard wrong. Apple computers can break down and probably do more so than PCs. You cannot service a Mac yourself.

The local computer shop should be able to build 10 computers each week with the same specs you gave us. Go to a different computer store and tell them what you want. It should be a simple process.

You want an i7, 16 GB of RAM and a GTX 1060. Having said that a GTX 1050 will work if money is tight. A 256 GB SSD for the OS and a 2 TB HD for media would be wise if you can afford it. I say get hot swap drive system if you can.

[Tyler Blank]

I totally agree with you. I just want a custom built desktop with these specs for under $900:
Intel i7
Quad Core
250gb SSD (runs OS & Programs)
1Tb Hard Drive (stores video content & documents) (I AM PROVIDING!!!)
16Gb Ram (add more later)
1050 TI 2G Graphics Card
64-bit OP
CPU @ 3.5 GHZ

The computer stores seem to want over $1000 for those specs I stated above…. Even when I am giving them a 1Tb hard drive for free to install in it… I can’t seem to find a good store in my area. I have gone to several and none seem to help very well…

[Tyler Blank]

Also Andy,
Would you say eBay is a trusted place to buy a PC from?
What are your thoughts?

[Andy Patterson]

[Tyler Blank] “Also Andy,
Would you say eBay is a trusted place to buy a PC from?
What are your thoughts?”

Ebay should work out OK but the system I posted at newegg is not bad either. You can add an SSD later. Go with a real cheap HD for you OS is you are that tight for money. Or just get 8GB of RAM for now. RAM you can upgrade yourself later. Just try and think of a way to make it work for less than $1,000.00. As I stated the cheap Micro ATX cases and motherboards should work. With a GTX 1050 any $30.00 power supply should work. Go to a couple of custom computer shops and layout a few options for them.

[Tyler Blank]

Andy, I will definitely look at the one you stated. However for now what do you think about this desktop: https://m.ebay.com/itm/172592333578?_mwBanner=1
It seems to fit what I need very well for a very reasonable price. What are your thoughts?
Also, is eBay a TRUSTED webpage to buy from? My money is not going to be stolen and I receive a pile of garbage or something like that?
Thanks,
Tyler

[Andy Patterson]

It should work OK. Ebay should be safe but there re no guarantees. If you are getting a refurbished computer newegg might be safer than ebay. The prices are not bad either. The brand new system seems like a good system.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA65E5F14888

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883795917

[Tyler Blank]

Well guys, to give everyone a good update, I just baught an Apple MacBook Pro the latest one. I have downloaded the Adobe softwares I want to use and have created a small video of my drone flying around! Thanks for the advice anyway guys I really did help! Here’s a link to my YouTube if you all want to see: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6Lf10cMKblITo9F_G7vJw

Thanks, tyler

[Andy Patterson]

How much was it and what are the specs?