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RAM and HD for Video Editing

Mentor ,
Nov 30, 2021 Nov 30, 2021

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I am new to video editing. I bought a new computer with following specification. I think RAM and HD is not enough for video editing. Please advise me how much RAM & HD I have to add in.  

 

10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700 processor (8-Core, 16M Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.8GHz)

 

12GB, 8Gx1 + 4Gx1, DDR4, 2933MHz

 

512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive

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LEGEND , Dec 08, 2021 Dec 08, 2021

Keep in mind that the Dell motherboard has only two DIMM slots, and that both of those slots are occupied (as originally configured). You will have to replace the 4 GB DIMM with your newly ordered 8 GB DIMM, making that PC 16 GB of RAM.

 

In addition, you cannot use both of the m.2 SSDs in that system at the same time - only one or the other. The Dell motherboard has only one m.2 slot for storage - period. And that slot has already been occupied by your system's originally-shipped 512 GB m.2 SSD.

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I think practical experience is more valuable than the recommended things. 

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I think practical experience is more valuable than the recommended things. 


By @MahaB82A

These recommended hardware setups are based on experience.

 

On a side note: if you are planning on editing highly compressed footage your machine wont cut it.

The RAM setup is odd and the drive is way too small.

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A technology will become obsolete in 3-5 years therefore a computer life cycle also as such. Some of you have five or more years of experience in video editing. I wish to know at the end of your experience how much RAM & HD you recommend for others.   

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64 GB RAM

Add a 1 TB internal NVMe SSD if possible for media.

You also need a large drive for backups, either internal or external.

What graphics card do you have?

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Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 with shared graphics memory

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If all you can choose is 12 GB RAM, choose a different computer.

Also, find one with a dedicated graphics card.

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Moved to the Video Hardware forum.

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This includes 2 recommendation links from Puget Systems... copied from Peru Bob
https://community.adobe.com/t5/video-hardware/premiere-pro-hardware-articles-to-read-before-you-buy-...

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Nov 30, 2021 Nov 30, 2021

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Are you using Intel's Quick Sync when working with H.264? Your best bet it to check your stats as seen in the video below. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKBCzCkvBT8

The Windows Task Manger will let you monitor your computer's performance and find the weakest link.

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Dec 01, 2021 Dec 01, 2021

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Thanks for the excellent information. I usually go to Task Manager & check Processes only. I am not familier with checking Performance. Detail explanation about above comment is helpful.

 

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Dec 01, 2021 Dec 01, 2021

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With the performance graphs you can check the encoding and decoding. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L-erwmRxAU

This video demonstrates how to enable GPU acceleration and GPU encoding and decoding. It also shows how to enable Intel's Quick Sync. Resolve https://amzn.to/3NcL1zP Adobe CC 1 year https://amzn.to/3Da0qMN All links are monetized.

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Dec 02, 2021 Dec 02, 2021

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Thanks

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Dec 02, 2021 Dec 02, 2021

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You are welcome. 

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LEGEND ,
Dec 06, 2021 Dec 06, 2021

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The biggest problem here is that both the amount of RAM and the way the RAM is configured. In the case of your system, it may be that two unequal-sized sticks of RAM may have defaulted the memory controller to single-channel operation regardless of which slots the system builder had put the DIMMs into. Premiere is fairly reliant on memory bandwidth to begin with. With the memory controller in single-channel mode, Premiere Pro will perform worse on your PC than on most PCs that are powered by recent-gen 6-core/12-thread CPUs (whereas your i7-10700 has 8 cores and 16 threads).

 

And no PC with that outdated Intel UHD Graphics 630 (the very same IGP that debuted with the 8th-Gen Intel CPUs back in late 2017) will perform anywhere near as well in Premiere Pro as even a cheapo PC that's equipped with a 4-core/8-thread CPU but with an added cheapo (but newer-gen) discrete GPU such as a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

 

And looking at the Canadian Dell site, it appears that you could not have ordered that PC with more than 12 GB of RAM. Besides the 12 GB of RAM in that unequal-sized dual-DIMM configuration, the only other option would have been 8 GB of RAM in a single-stick configuration.

 

And since Dell will not sell you memory modules by themselves from its parts and accessories site, you will have to purchase memory modules (DIMMs) from a third-party reseller. With the RAM-stealing integrated graphics, I would replace both of the DIMMs in your newly-ordered PC with a 2-DIMM (dual-channel) 32 GB kit (two 16 GB DIMMs), and keep the original DIMMs for troubleshooting purposes.

 

As for storage, then yes. You will need to add a second, larger capacity (1 TB or larger) internal 2.5" SATA SSD such as a Samsung 870 EVO or a Crucial MX500, or an external USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 external storage device, preferably an external SSD. You see, Dell has cut corners on that PC by using a motherboard that's based on the Intel B560 chipset but then omitting most of the performance-oriented features from that motherboard as well as leaving USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports of any kind off of the board (therefore restricting external devices' speed to USB 3.2 Gen 1x1). So, that means that the only advantage of the motherboard's B560 chipset in that Dell motherboard is to run a discrete GPU at its full PCIe 4.0 bandwidth when an 11th-Gen i5 or i7 CPU is installed (which, unfortunately, Dell does not currently offer that PC with at this time). With the older 10th-Gen CPUs that Dell currently offers for that PC, Dell might as well have equipped that motherboard with a B460 chipset instead of a B560 chipset and save itself a few bucks.

 

And even if you do manage to squeeze in an 11th-Gen i5 or i7 CPU, that Dell motherboard will adhere strictly to the 65W TDP long-term setting, and will drop down all Turbo speeds to conform to the official TDP rating. Most other Intel chipset-based motherboards, including most other B560 motherboards, will run at maximum all-core turbo by default, resulting in the massive increase in the heat output (and therefore power consumption).

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Dec 08, 2021 Dec 08, 2021

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What you have writtten is very technical detail. It is going very deep. Profound knowledge is needed to understand it. Anyway, I have placed an order for following RAM & SSD. According to future need I have an intention to increase the RAM.

 

Dell Memory Upgrade - 8GB - 1Rx16 DDR4 UDIMM 3200MHz
Dell M.2 PCIe NVME Gen 3x4 Class 40 2280 Solid State Drive - 1TB

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Dec 08, 2021 Dec 08, 2021

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Keep in mind that the Dell motherboard has only two DIMM slots, and that both of those slots are occupied (as originally configured). You will have to replace the 4 GB DIMM with your newly ordered 8 GB DIMM, making that PC 16 GB of RAM.

 

In addition, you cannot use both of the m.2 SSDs in that system at the same time - only one or the other. The Dell motherboard has only one m.2 slot for storage - period. And that slot has already been occupied by your system's originally-shipped 512 GB m.2 SSD.

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Dec 08, 2021 Dec 08, 2021

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I have partitioned my build in SSD by two. One is for system files & other one is for numerous files and videos which is not related to video editing.

 

I have an intention to allocate 1TB (which has not been delivered yet) for video editing only.

 

I cannot understand what is meant by “you cannot use both of the m.2 SSDs in that system at the same time”     

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Dec 09, 2021 Dec 09, 2021

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You are correct without removing built in RAM and SSD I cannot instal additional one. I have given a incorrect advise by technical support of Dell. I am going to return the items.

 

Thanks for giving valuable information.

  

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I wish to know is there any problem in using external HD for video editing.

 

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