Is this pc spec good enough?

[Hhv_pro]

This spec would be ok with DV25.
However if you are considering HD, then my suggestion is Dual quad-core Xenon based system with 4GB of memory for 32 bit/Max you can afford for 64 bit OS. This will take you for at least next two-three years.
With this spec you will be able to edit HD with ease, but in term of performance(as compare to dual core CPU) you will not see major gain in PPro. The gain you notice will be in term of switching between PPro, AE, Photoshop and Encore, and AE’s rendering/previews as it does take advantage of multi tasking.

For video card I would stick to PCI-express based NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 or higher.

On storage you will be better off with 4-8 drives Raid0 based array.
What good is you superfast processor if it doesn’t get the data fast enough?

[Hhv_pro]

Is this 2GB/3GB/4GB?
Here is explanation:
In 32 bit Windows XP:
Physical memory (RAM) 4GB, Total Virtual address spec per 32-bit process 2GB/3GB if booted with /3GB switch.

In 64 bit Windows XP:
Physical memory (RAM) 128 GB, Total Virtual address spec per 32-bit process 2GB/4GB if compiled with /LargeAddressAware

And the bang: Virtual address spec per 64-bit process: 8TB (Yes TERABYTES)
Biggest misconception out there is that 64-bit native app will be faster on 64-bit OS then 32 bit native App on 64 bit OS. In both case The performance will be identical but 64 bit app has larger addr space so you will be able to perform complex task that were not possible in 32 bit world.
In both cases the performance gain would come from grater efficiency of x64 processor and increase in number of registers, and improved sub systems.

[Harm Millaard]

Interesting, but mute if you do not have the source to re-compile, since Adobe is NOT going to do it for you. Do you have the source code for PP? I don’t think so.

[Steve Mac kenzie]

This is a relative question, there are some very talented cutters that go for all the shiniest and newest hardware but depending on your needs you can pull it off with allot less. If you are not cutting HD and you are not pushing limits then you need not be a gear snob. I mean are you doing this on your time or do you have a producer/director sitting over your shoulder? Are you running deadlines? If not then go for it, I brought home the bacon on less when I was working on no budget projects and I even used AMD on some (and it worked…). Just be planning for the next step.
Steve

[Jimmy Brunger]

I use a P4 3Ghz proc / 2GB RAM / 2x300GB RAID 0 / GeForce 5200 and editing uncompressed SD works absolutely fine. For DV work you don’t even need a RAID, a single 7,200rpm drive should be fine. It always helps to have you apps on your system drive and have a separate media drive if possible.

Like everybody has said though – if you’re dealing in uncompressed HD and/or have client attended sessions then you’ll need to up the power and get a faster RAID.

*Production Studio Premium / *Combustion 3
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Win XP Pro SP2 / Intel P4 3GHz / 2GB RAM / GeForce FX5200 / DeckLink Pro / Sony BVM-20G1E / DVS SDI Clipstation / 110GB boot/80GB media/600GB RAID-0

[Dean Decarlo]

I have a Gigabyte 965 based board, Core Duo 2, 4gb ram, on board raid with 4 seagate drives and it smokes for uncompressed SD. I’m getting 220mb /sec. in and out so uncompressed HD should be doable although I haven’t digitized it from tape yet. Spend wisely. Buy a system you can expand. You can always add more memory, storage etc. as you need them.

[George Wingard]

Beware The AMD “a multitude of disasters” go with intel gp2 board and buget for the best Xeons you can get…

Best,

G

[Vince Becquiot]

just a quick note on 64 bit. Yes, some native 64 bits applications will will be faster, because the application no longer needs to support previous processors.

Vince

[Steve Mac kenzie]

Just to let you know that I have never had a problem on the AMD machine. I do admit that I do not spend my time reading the latest technical briefs and benchmark tests. I really honestly do not worry to much about such things until I am ready to upgrade as long as I am getting things done right with no errors and in the right amount of time. Processors can be like Politics and sometimes arguments before and against turn into a little more than fact. On that note I have to say that the Fact is I never had a problem on the AMD machine. So based on my experience that AMD machine has gotten the job done for me every time doing SD work. Again it depends on what you are trying to accomplish and the turnover on your gear. I edited on a laptop for a season because it was all I had to use and it got me through until I upgraded. It is all about knowing capabilities within limits.
Steve

[Hector Melendez]

Harm, are you kidding? Sure this PC will work with Premiere!!
I have an HP Athlon 3400, 1gig ram and a FX 5200xt video card and this PC works flawlessly editing mini DV footage.