Computer-PC or Apple, Desktop or Laptop

[Gito]

Looking for a computer that will allow plenty of storage and allow great home video uploading for editing.

Currently use Mac Book Pro Air that I purchased in 2009. Has never been a user friendly computer due to regular updates with Apples operating system.
You get used to doing things one way and then they change it around. Frustrating.

Want to be able to upload and edit auto repair videos, etc.

Not sure which is better, desktop or laptop. Trying to think about advantages and disadvantages.

Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

[skyactiv]

You can have network storage allowing plenty of space if you wanna use a laptop.

 

[Rand]

desktop if you dont need it portable..

what is your budget. what do you mean by alot of storage... would a 4TB usb 3 drive work?(for laptop option) etc

IF I was doing this I would go desktop with a ryzen 8core or better CPU, 16-32GB ram. ,500GB ssd for boot drive.

1TB ssd for scratch drive -video editing(if needed) and a couple 8TB drives for storage.

Also depending on software a video card that supports acceleration for your software if needed/wanted.

I know someone who is into making/editing VR videos and he just plopped down $2000 on a ryzen threadripper setup.. sounds like alot.. but it is 4x faster than his old system... time=money sometimes.


All that aside to get a good recommendation we need more information from you.. about what you are actually going to do, and budget.

 

[Gito]

Originally Posted by skyactiv
You can have network storage allowing plenty of space if you wanna use a laptop.


Trying to stay as old school as possible.

I would like to temporarily store the video recordings on my computer then transfer over to Youtube, DVD's and Blue Rays.

Haven't had the best of luck with external hard drives. Two external hard drives have failed on me.

 

[Gito]

Originally Posted by Rand
desktop if you dont need it portable..

what is your budget. what do you mean by alot of storage... would a 4TB usb 3 drive work?(for laptop option) etc

IF I was doing this I would go desktop with a ryzen 8core or better CPU, 16-32GB ram. ,500GB ssd for boot drive.

1TB ssd for scratch drive -video editing(if needed) and a couple 8TB drives for storage.

Also depending on software a video card that supports acceleration for your software if needed/wanted.

I know someone who is into making/editing VR videos and he just plopped down $2000 on a ryzen threadripper setup.. sounds like alot.. but it is 4x faster than his old system... time=money sometimes.


All that aside to get a good recommendation we need more information from you.. about what you are actually going to do, and budget.



Looking to spend between $1,500-2,000
Would like to be able to burn CD's, DVD's and Blu-Ray's. Not sure if burning Blu-Ray's will require additional software.

Would like to have enough storage to not have to worry about having to constantly remove from old recordings from computer to make room for new content.

 

[Rand]

Originally Posted by Gito
Looking to spend between $1,500-2,000
Would like to be able to burn CD's, DVD's and Blu-Ray's. Not sure if burning Blu-Ray's will require additional software.

Would like to have enough storage to not have to worry about having to constantly remove from old recordings from computer to make room for new content.


ok and what video source is this 4k video or 1080p? etc?
and editing software..?

Assuming you dont want to build it yourself.....

I think for basic stuff
https://www.microcenter.com/product/615138/powerspec-g162-gaming-desktop-pc

with adding an 8TB? storage drive would be fine.

for high end
https://www.microcenter.com/product/608933/powerspec-g706-gaming-desktop-computer

also adding an additional storage hdd.

For overkill
https://www.microcenter.com/product/613824/powerspec-g464-gaming-computer
also adding an additional storage hdd.


Also if you are using specific software that uses GPU acceleration you would need to research what video cards are recommended

a blu ray burner if needed start around $50-60, my preferred method of backup is keeping a primary copy on the computer drive or network storage, and a usb drive(I have a 4TB external)for backup copy.

you could also keep 2- storage drives in the computer and an additional usb drive for backups.. (dont keep it connected all the time) to protect from ransomware type stuff.

 

[Gito]

Originally Posted by Rand
Originally Posted by Gito
Looking to spend between $1,500-2,000
Would like to be able to burn CD's, DVD's and Blu-Ray's. Not sure if burning Blu-Ray's will require additional software.

Would like to have enough storage to not have to worry about having to constantly remove from old recordings from computer to make room for new content.


ok and what video source is this 4k video or 1080p? etc?
and editing software..?

Assuming you dont want to build it yourself.....

I think for basic stuff
https://www.microcenter.com/product/615138/powerspec-g162-gaming-desktop-pc

with adding an 8TB? storage drive would be fine.

for high end
https://www.microcenter.com/product/608933/powerspec-g706-gaming-desktop-computer

also adding an additional storage hdd.

For overkill
https://www.microcenter.com/product/613824/powerspec-g464-gaming-computer
also adding an additional storage hdd.


Also if you are using specific software that uses GPU acceleration you would need to research what video cards are recommended

a blu ray burner if needed start around $50-60, my preferred method of backup is keeping a primary copy on the computer drive or network storage, and a usb drive(I have a 4TB external)for backup copy.

you could also keep 2- storage drives in the computer and an additional usb drive for backups.. (dont keep it connected all the time) to protect from ransomware type stuff.



Thanks,

Very good info.

 

[KrisZ]

For video editing you are looking at:
- CPUs with a lot of cores. Ryzen 7 would be a good fit.
- Lots of RAM. I would say 32GB as minimum.
- Fast primary storage, so NVMe SSD is a must. Samsung evo is probably the fastest for the price.
- A case that can fit at least three 3.5 inch drives for storage. Or have a network storage solution.
- Blue ray drives are quite cheap and come with the needed software. Just make sure to get the all region one. Maybe they all come with all regions like DVDs, I don't know as I don't store on blue rays.

A graphics card is usually not needed unless you use software that specifically uses a GPU for that. But then you will most likely need a specific graphic card and these are pricey.
Don't look at gaming PCs.

 

[Skippy722]

I'm curious on the update thing... last time I used a Mac it was running OSX 10.4, and then I bought the MacBook Pro that came with 10.14, not much had changed? Windows drove me nuts between 7, 8, 8.1, and 10.

 

[97prizm]

System 76 or Dell with Linux preloaded. Apple is overpriced and Meh. Windows is terrible.