About to Upgrade my PC & would like suggestions:

[antzpompeii]

Hello once again,

I have two computers which i'm getting rid off so i can build one specially designed for Video editing,,,,

Here are the specs of the new machine i'd like to buy:
Intel Pentium D Dual Core 3.2GHz
Gigabyte GA-8i945PLG M/B i945
1024MB = 1GB Memory DDR 2
300GB Storage
6 Channel Audio
256 Gerforce 6200 Graphics
400W Deluxe Tower Case
7 USB Ports
Dual Layer DVD Burner
Multimedia Internet Keyboard
19" Wide Screen LCD Panel
Bonus 19 in 1 Card Reader
2.1CH Subwoofer Speaker System
$1399

Is this a good price? = is this good for video editing....

Someone pls let me know.

Thanks
Antz

[TDK1044]

Increase your RAM to 2 GB or more, make sure your video card is PCIe and create a video editing profile on your new system. For that system, $1300 is a little high, but it will certainly handle video editing.

[heinz-oz]

I... For that system, $1300 is a little high, but it will certainly handle video editing.

You might find that the quoted price is Australian dollars, around 25% less in US$. Not a bad price.

[Ken Berry]

And Antz, is that a system already put together for that price by some company, or just a list of parts which total that price? I am interested because I would agree with Heinz that it looks like a good system and a very good price (at least here in Australia...) And if it is a company, what is its address??!!

[TDK1044]

Good point, Oz, I didn't think of that. As you say, the price would be good then.

[maddrummer3301]

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[antzpompeii]

And Antz, is that a system already put together for that price by some company, or just a list of parts which total that price? I am interested because I would agree with Heinz that it looks like a good system and a very good price (at least here in Australia...) And if it is a company, what is its address??!!

Yes it is AU dollars - i live in Merrylands Sydney.... the shop is called J & W. So you reallly think its a good price?

The price also includes labour (putting it all together)

[antzpompeii]

I have two computers which i'm getting rid off so i can build one specially designed for Video editing,,,,

That system is a simple "Standard" PC.
I see nothing "specially designed for Video editing" except for the processor & MB Chipset (945)
It will work great for programs like VideoStudio. I would add a harddisk.

I'm new to video editing and the only thing i use is Ulead VS maybe as i get better at it i would prob end up with a different more professional program... but for now i thought i'd buy something that was affordable and fast. When you say that it is a simple standard pc what would be the difference between one that is mainly used for video editing?

This is an affordable video editing system.
http://www.dvgear.com/warrior1.html

Sorry but this pricing is way out of my league at the moment... i feel that its pretty expensive $3040 compared to $1399.

Thanks
Antz

[antzpompeii]

I... For that system, $1300 is a little high, but it will certainly handle video editing.

Little high in Australia?

You might find that the quoted price is Australian dollars, around 25% less in US$. Not a bad price.

By the time i get one to Aus it would probably cost me more! lol

[antzpompeii]

Increase your RAM to 2 GB or more, make sure your video card is PCIe and create a video editing profile on your new system. For that system, $1300 is a little high, but it will certainly handle video editing.

I will definately increase the RAM and it is a PCIe but have no idea what you mean when you say 'video editing profile on new system' pls let me know what you mean.

Thanks
Antz

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi Antz

Creating a Video Editing Profile.
With thanks to Steve

http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic. ... highlight=

Trevor

[lespurgeon]

Avoid the Pentium D. At this point it is way old school.

Intel Core 2 Duo [note Core 2, not Core] or
AMD X2 is the way to go.