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Hardware to Support Adobe Premier Pro
Hello All,
I am building a computer with an eye on video editing and would be using Adobe Premier Pro (or elements for some time if I overshoot my budget)
I needed your help in determining the most desirable but cost effective hardware set for this. (I am currently using a Pentium 4 1.8 with 1G and have trouble running Premier elements, especially working with bigger videos.)
I will be mostly doing home videos editing and making DVDs out of those. I have seen that making a DVD takes a very long time on my current configuration and any suggestion for hardware support to speed it up is most welcome.
I have already purchased my new processor Core2 Duo 6600 and an HDD (WD 500G SATA). I got excellent deals on both so am willing to spend a little more on other components if required.
Any suggestions? Apologies if this question is most suited for other forum but would love your feedback if you ever felt the need for some hardware while working with Premier.
Best Regards,
DNAMoos
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I have the same question. You are a bit ahead of me. What are the basics I need to support this software?/What is ideal?/What is best?
Thanks to all the veterans for their input! -
I suggest that you keep the large drive for your video, and have a smaller drive for Windows and Programs to reside on. You really could use a third drive as well, but at least two is a requirement.
Steven
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Thanks Steven.. I’ve also been told to try and get a Dual Core processor, at least 1 GB of RAM, 256 meg Video and an internal drive for programs of at least 60 gig (120 would be better). I have been told to stay away from Celeron processors. Is there a brand of computer that works better? Where is the best place to go to have someone help me acquire all this?
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Thanks Steven.
Yes, I do plan to buy another drive, most likely a 36G Raptor for OS and Application.
I have a follow up question on that.
What is more efficient? to save the video you are working on the raptor (high speed drive) or the other drive (no system stuff going on over there and not a bad drive). Once I am done, I will save this on a partition on the bigger drive.
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Hi, I cannot help much at this point but I will keep updating this thread with what I am buying and how it is once I assemble it all. Good luck!
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In my opinion you really don’t need a specially build PC. I have been running PP2/Encore on 2 PC’s and never had any problem.
Both are HP Media Center
One is 4200+ AMD dual core; other is single core 3400+
Nvidia GS 7300 HD and FX 5200 in the single.
1gig ram
250g operating system
250g for video capturing,rendering , etc
160g for saving music, animations and all other stuff.The 4200 is a little faster in rendering but as a bullet.
I paid about $1300 ea more than 2 years ago -
In my opinion you really don’t need a specially build PC. I have been running PP2/Encore on 2 PC’s and never had any problem.
Both are HP Media Center
One is 4200+ AMD dual core; other is single core 3400+
Nvidia GS 7300 HD and FX 5200 in the single.
1gig ram
250g operating system
250g for video capturing,rendering , etc
160g for saving music, animations and all other stuff.The 4200 is a little faster in rendering but not as a bullet.
I paid about +- $1300 ea more than 2 years ago -
You want your video on the larger drive without programs in the way. You will want to defrag it regularly. Don’t partition your drives. It does not help at all.
Steven
https://www.stevengotz.com
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