OT: system recommendation

[Mike Bonner]

Thank you.

On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 8:05 AM, Stephen Barncard via use-livecode <
use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:

> This is really the wrong place.You can find out all you need on YouTube
> videos.
> However, due to my own experience, I would consider only a very recent
> Macintosh system To work with 4K video. They provide the best bang for the
> buck over any PC.  The video “card” is an Integral part of the computer and
> system.
> Also your friend really needs to figure out which editing program he’s
> going to use FIRST and there are many... by the way, final cut Pro X for
> the Mac is what I would suggest.   It’s the best deal at $300
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 02:02 Mike Bonner via use-livecode <
> use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>
> > Sorry for the off topic question, but this is my most trusted place for
> > tech knowledge.  Appreciate any tips and advice (for a friend).
> >
> > My friend is looking to buy or build a pc to do 4k video editing.  I know
> > the obvious part.. If you can afford more memory, add more memory.
> >
> > After that, I'm lost.  intel vs amd?  For video, amd or nvidia or
> something
> > else?  Is there a synergy between choice of motherboard/cpu make/video
> > choice?  As for hard drive setup, i'm thinking a 500g ssd boot device
> and a
> > single 7200rpm 3tb or greater drive (drive space is CHEAP!)
> >
> > I also don't know how important drive throughput is for vid processing.
> I
> > know it matters, but how fast is fast enough?  Does it pay to set up a
> > striped set of 3 or 5 drives?  Or a hybrid drive?
> >
> > Is it acceptable to do the processing on a non 4k monitor?
> >
> > Unfortunately, cost IS a factor.  I know it boils down to how much cash
> one
> > wants to throw at it, but i'm looking for best bang for the buck, 1500 or
> > less.  (things could be bumped up later by adding mem, better monitor to
> > view output.
> >
> > Oh, also, this will not be online editing (Which I assume to mean "live")
> > and will be video from a gopro so the bitrate won't be as intensive as
> say
> > a RED quality camera.
> >
> > Thanks for any and all suggestions, and helping me provide better
> > recommendations to my friend.
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