Author Topic: how does this sound for a setup? 8ride
posted 03-02-2001 12:42 PM
My uncle is sending me the second latest version of premiere and I have to make my computer capable of running it. Currently I have 32 megs of RAM which I know has to go. Is 128 going to be enough? I believe a 4 meg video card just won't cut it either. I found a good deal on a 32 meg one though. I don't want to spend to much money as all these pieces will be going on the family computer and I plan on purchasing my own comp solely for video editing next winter. I'll only be editting like 10-30 second video (practicing computer special effects, rotoscoping) so I don't need anything to crazy right now.

jeeroome
posted 03-02-2001 01:04 PM
128 Mb or RAM is fine for simple editing. When you'll feel serious about it I suggest you get maybe 256.
For good graphics 32Mb is perfect. I personnaly suggest you get a GeForce.

Remember that you'll need a lot of space too.

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sketchman
posted 03-02-2001 09:24 PM
sounds ok. CPU is also worth looking into, though not as important as RAM or hard drive space. i wouldn't go with anything less than a 300 MHz, with no less than 512 L2 cache. and definitely upgrade the video card.
here's a thought... how about going all out on the computer you have right now, and when winter comes along, you buy a cheaper system for the family? that way you have a kick-all system now instead of waiting 'til winter. that's what i'd do; besides, i'm sure your family wouldn't mind writing reports or surfing the net with a 256 RAM system

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