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robertb28145565
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February 26, 2017
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Is my computer fast enough for premiere pro

  • February 26, 2017
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i have an asus m32dc desktop computer I currently use to edit videos is GoPro studio. I'm looking to start using premiere but not sure if my computer can handle it. Just looking for tips on what changes I would need to make and what version of pro I should get. I'm running windows 10 with intel core i5-6400 @ 2.7 ghz And 8gb of ram. Let me know what other specs you need. Someone suggested going back to windows 7 stating it runs smoother, so any opinions on that are welcome. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

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    Peru Bob
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    Peru BobCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 26, 2017

    robertb28145565  wrote

    what version of pro I should get.

    Adobe only has one version available now:  CC.

    robertb28145565  wrote

    8gb of ram.

    How much more RAM can be added? 8GB isn't enough.

    How many, what kind,and what size hard drives?

    robertb28145565
    robertb28145565Author
    Participant
    February 26, 2017

    I can add 8 more gb. I have two hard drives but I'll have to check what type they are. And I was considering buying an older version off amazon, that's why I asked which one. or should I like into premiere elements?

    Bill Gehrke
    Bill Gehrke
    Inspiring
    February 26, 2017

    Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 was the last version that you can buy a perpetual license from Adobe.  It now is now four years old and that Adobe brought out the rental version CC which the later versions now support newer media.  

    The only problem with the CC version is once you quit paying your CC version will not be operation

    So it depends on what media you are using and exporting to if you were able to buy a copy of CS6, there are a few copies still around but you will get no Adobe support on CS6.

    On the disk drives especially with GoPro you probably will need to upgrade to SSD's if you motherboard supports SATA III 6Gbits/sec and or if you have USB 3 ports available

    Ann Bens
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    Ann BensCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 26, 2017

    Moved to hardware forum for expert advice.

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