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Computer that can handle Premiere
Hi, this is my first post here.
I’m not that great with computer specs, so I need some advice. I’m a freelance videographer and recently got Adobe Premiere Pro. I love it, but it seems like my computer can’t handle it. It slows my computer down and videos that are only 15 minutes in length take up to 3 hours to render. I found a computer that seems to be more than capable of handling it, but I’m not totally sure. The computer is a:
TOSHIBA DX735 23-Inch TOUCHSCREEN All-in-One EXTREME
3 TB Hard Drive
16GB RAM
(Intel Core i7 processor i7-2860QM second generation – 2.50GHz with TURBO BOOST to 3.60GHz)
Full HD 1080p 1920×1080 display resolution
BLU-RAY Windows 7
Desktop PC Touch Screen DX 735 SeriesCan anyone let me know if this is the computer for me?
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In a word, not recommended:
– graphics is usually inadequate
– possible issues with adding a dedicated media volume
– AIO systems are usually skimpy on expandability and upgrade-ability options
– AIO systems are usually slightly more expensive than their desktop counterparts due to tighter packagingSo…
Graphics. What is the graphics chipset / card on this system? Intel HD? If so, no GPU acceleration for you – a major benefit of Pr CS5+.
Storage. Everyone will tell you not to use the boot drive for video, and preferably use some sort of a RAID setup. Some (extreme gearheads) will even tell you to set up separate physical volumes (drives) for output (encoding), caching, etc.
With AIO (All-in-Ones), unfortunately, having one or more separate secondary volumes may not be as easy as with regular desktops. If it has a USB 3.0 or eSATA then you will be in a better position.
Bottom line: unless it’s an HP Z1 (and even that – with some reservations) – I’d stay away from AIOs for serious editing.
Alternatives: HP Z-series (Z420 and up), Dell T3600 and up (T7600 is my fav), custom systems from ADK, Puget and the likes; properly done DIY systems ($1.5K and up) if you feel like it.
Alex Gerulaitis
Systems Integrator
DV411 – Los Angeles, CA
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