Computer for Vegas 10

[John Rofrano]

[Suzanne Lucas] “I prefer HD computers. “

I assume you mean HP computers. The HP Z series Workstations are what you want. Obviously the Z800 Workstation would be my first choice but get the best one you can afford. You want at least an Intel Quad Core with 8GB of memory and two hard drives. Make sure that you buy a workstation and not a home computer.

~jr

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[Al Bergstein]

I agree. I bought an HP ‘home’ computer, and burned out the motherboard in about 12 months…sigh.. they don’t put 600-800 watt power supplies in the home machines, and believe me, you are going to need it for heads down video work. High end graphics cards, estata drives, etc. will all pull power down. Just wear plastic gloves when you go into the box so you eliminate your static…and ground yourself while you are at it.

Alf

[Suzanne Lucas]

Thank you, I am looking at the Workstations now. Yes I did mean HP, I am curious if this configuration would be acceptable:Pavilion Desktop / AMD Phenom™ II Six-Core Processor / 8GB Memory / 1TB Hard Drive
1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
For fast read/write times.
ATI Radeon HD 5570 graphics
Feature up to 1GB DDR3 dedicated video memory for lush images with stunning detail. HDMI and DVI outputs for flexible connectivity options.
The workstations look great however I am hoping to avoid spending that much if I can help it. Is there a computer fairy anywhere????

“If you ask me what I came into this world to do I will tell you, I came to live out loud.”

[Al Bergstein]

Should work just fine, however fairies are busy elsewhere just now.

Alf

[Suzanne Lucas]

Thanks so much for all of the feedback. It is hard trying to do what I love and having to work full time to support it, add to that I am single mom who has a 14 year old every other week to add to my chaos. When I have sites like this to tap into the wealth of experience and knowledge that all of you have it saves my behind…

“If you ask me what I came into this world to do I will tell you, I came to live out loud.”

[Louis Zegarra]

Hi Suzanne, i have just about the same system configuration with the addition that I have a second H.D. 1T. So far no problems, although I don’t make full lengh videos yet, mine videos are usually 30 min or less. I wanted to keep my system around 1,000 dollars, mine was 1,200 and included 2 monitors.

my box is: OS=windows 7/64bit, CPU=AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1090T, MEMORY= 9 MB, VID CARD=RADEM 5770 1024, HD= 1TB

[Dylan Day]

[louis zegarra] “my box is: OS=windows 7/64bit, CPU=AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1090T, MEMORY= 9 MB, VID CARD=RADEM 5770 1024, HD= 1TB”

Err.. just wanted to clarify.. you have 9 MB of RAM???

[Suzanne Lucas]

Thanks guys for all the input I purchased the new computer and upgraded to Vegas 10, fun times.

“If you ask me what I came into this world to do I will tell you, I came to live out loud.”

[Carl Borsing]

Aren’t they all in Great Britain? ;o)

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