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October 29, 2020
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New PP 14.5 (Build 51) Machine Recommendation

  • October 29, 2020
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I currently have the Alienware 17 R5

i7 8750H 6 cores

Nvidia 1070 (also has a Internal GPU as well)

32 DDR4 Ram

1TB SSD

 

With this I have trouble editing the New Sony A7SIII 4k 4:2:2 10bit GOP Long Codecs (S & HS).  It is too glitchy and not worth trying.  Even with proxies it has issues.  Prior to the update my specs were fine for all other 4K files even the 4K 4:2:2 10bit 120fps from Z-cam.  The Prores RAW from Atomos Ninja V I can now edit after updating and tweaking my nVidia settings but start to get problems when playing more than 2 tracks with RAW clips simultaneously.  But still not able to edit the A7SIII files at all.

 

My question is what specs should I be looking for to crush through these files with this new update that is more resource hungry.  I dont want to spend more money than I have to and buy something that I don't need.

 

Would a i7 10th gen with RTX 2070 be fine or should I go up to i9?

 

Also with the new update to PP it crashes a lot.

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Vid Headz
Vid HeadzAuthor
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October 29, 2020

This information is great but it is more for future proof and 8k footage.  I dont plan on nor do I have any reason to edit those large resolutions.  I just need information on what it takes to edit 4k 4:2:2 10bit from the Sony A7SIII and 4k Prores RAW 12bit.  The cameras I have now will be my setup for years to come.  

 

So I'm wondering with that being said if an i9 10gen is necessary.  Can I get away with it 10gen or i9 9th gen?

Peru Bob
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Community Expert
October 29, 2020

I've moved this from the Using the Community forum (which is the forum for issues using the forums) to the Video Hardware forum so that proper help can be offered.