what computer should I get?

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alexripper13

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my main computer is garbage and its slow
its a dell 530s
-intel pentium dual @2.60 Ghz
-1 GB ram
-222 gb hard drive
-vista home 32 bit

I want a computer for Photoshop and editing videos with Sony Vegas pro and Adobe After Effects.so I guess one with with a processor around 2.5?and a good sized ram
here are the requirements for vegas pro
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegaspro/techspecs

requirements for photoshop
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshop/systemreqs/

requirements for after effects
http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/systemreqs/

I was thinking of getting one of the following computers

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834200060

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147047

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155060

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147405

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147370

i really would like to stay in the 800$ range If I could but if you think its worth it I would go up to 900$ range.I really want a new computer that can render videos that don't come out glitched like they do on my junky ass computer

so post some towers/laptops of your choice if you know there good for my needs

and also what do you guys think would be better?a laptop or a desktop?


thanks a ton guys,as you know im new to the forum and I think I will stick around once I get that new computer
:)
 
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pfig88

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155060
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147370

I know you said your budget was ~800 and these two are a little more, but out of the ones you listed about, these two are the best. The OptiPlex has a better processor, but the Pavilion has a better graphics card, so you could go either way.

Of course, if you're feeling a little adventurous, building your own computer is always better in the long run. It's cheaper, and you know exactly what's going into it. Plus, instead of having to buy a whole new computer down the road, you can just replace pieces individually.
 
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memory

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I would look into building the computer yourself if possible. You can get a better system for about the same costs or maybe a little less.
 
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lewiedude

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Well? I was just about to place my newegg order for the rig that Jevery spec'd out on a $1500 budget, but would like to see a $800 to $900 rig for a desktop using either Intel or amd. I might order two rigs, one for heavy video and photo use use and one less expensive using the types of software above, also video and photo editing every now and then, like my other rig designed by the Jevery...
 
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pfig88

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lewiedude said:
Well? I was just about to place my newegg order for the rig that Jevery spec'd out on a $1500 budget, but would like to see a $800 to $900 rig for a desktop using either Intel or amd. I might order two rigs, one for heavy video and photo use use and one less expensive using the types of software above, also video and photo editing every now and then, like my other rig designed by the Jevery...
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If you're looking for two machines, one high power and one low power, you could get something even less powerful than the machines listed above for your less powerful machine. I'd recommend building the lower powered machine yourself, as you could save a lot of money picking the parts yourself
 
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alexripper13

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Ill build from this later on
I need a new computer so I can pass mine on to my bro
i think I might go with the optiplex
that one looks good and what im concerned about is the speed really
don't really care for a graphics since I don't play computer games
what do you guys think about the hp pavillion with an 8GB RAM amd athlon quad core processor and 1TB hard drive?
I found one at best buy for only 700$
would that do the job?
later on ill add a new processor but thats it maybe?
 
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pfig88

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If you're looking for processing power above GPU performance, then I'd suggest the OptiPlex
 
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