need advice: basic-mid range video editing PC

[freshspin]

I'm in need of advice on hardware requirements
for a Basic to Mid-Range Video Editing and 2D graphic art computer.

Can you suggest what I need?
I've learned the Intel chips are superior when editing video.

I'll be using Adobe Premier for video editing.

 

[airfoil]

Get one of them Intel 64 EMT CPUs on a i925 chipset board. Yes, when it comes to video, Intel does lead this one area by a little.

Since you have not mentioned gaming as one of the needs, a decent video solution would start with the Nvidia 6200 series or the ATI X300, both of which begin at about $60.

The minimum RAM you'll need is 512 MB, with 1 GB being the recommended amount (2x512)

Buy the largest, fastest HDD you can afford - nothing less than 200 GB - and you may as well buy SATA II. Seagate NCQ is my recommendation ($134 on Newegg)

Get a NEC 3520A DVD writer as well - $56 or so.

 

[freshspin]

Thank you for the reply. You've been a big help.

Yes, gaming isn't one of the needs for this computer.

Any other thoughts on hardware or what version of an OS to go for?

 

[shoRunner]

get an oem xp home or pro. everyone goes pro...though you'll probably never use any of the added features.

 

[shoRunner]

what price range were you looking in?

 

[gsellis]

Besides price, what NLE? The NLE matters when recommending hardware. With whatever, make sure Firewire is included. Consider a Creative Audigy 2 instead of using onboard.

 

[mshan]

http://www.videoguys.com/system.htm

http://www.videoguys.com/DIY1.html