I'm in the market for a new computer and am unsure of what components are needed for video and editing. I've talked to a couple salesmen at Best Buy and get conflicting advice. I have a GoPro Hero 3 Black on my Phantom and don't expect to be recording any higher than 1080p. Most videos would be 5 - 10 minutes and I don't anticipate doing hundreds of them.
The new computer will most likely be Windows 8 but I'd appreciate some advice on the following:
Processor: It was suggested that I'd need an i5 or better chip
Memory: 8GB seems rather common on higher end computers, however it was suggested that I have 12GB or better for HD video
Hard Drive: Is 1T sufficient, or would I eventually need 2T?
Graphics Card: One salesman said that the newer integrated graphics cards are fine for 1080p. Another said I'd need a dedicated
card for best video.
I'm willing to get a bit more capacity than I think I need at the moment, however I don't want to spend a lot more than necessary. I'd appreciate any advice from those knowledgeable.
Thanks,
Joe
The new computer will most likely be Windows 8 but I'd appreciate some advice on the following:
Processor: It was suggested that I'd need an i5 or better chip
Memory: 8GB seems rather common on higher end computers, however it was suggested that I have 12GB or better for HD video
Hard Drive: Is 1T sufficient, or would I eventually need 2T?
Graphics Card: One salesman said that the newer integrated graphics cards are fine for 1080p. Another said I'd need a dedicated
card for best video.
I'm willing to get a bit more capacity than I think I need at the moment, however I don't want to spend a lot more than necessary. I'd appreciate any advice from those knowledgeable.
Thanks,
Joe