- Jul 9, 2014
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Hello all, I was hoping to avoid creating my own thread because I know there are already loads of Q&A out there. However, after several days I am still as uncertain as when I started. I need help knowing what to look for when it comes to a new computer. So I come to you fine people respectfully with open ears and a modest budget.
Current Situation
I am currently working with a Panasonic GH4 as I am shooting a small documentary away from home. I love the camera and am highly considering purchasing one for myself. However, I fear my "current" home PC setup is a bit outdated if I was to edit on it with the Gh4's 4k footage, as it was created as a gaming computer many years ago: Core 2 duo, 16gb DDR2, 2 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT (SLI), Nforce 570 Slit-A board, running Windows XP.
Objective and Requirements
Okay so what I really plan on doing with the GH4 footage and my editing is taking the 4k footage and downscaling the UHD into 1080 HD. I have seen great image quality as a result of this process. I don't have a real desire to edit the 4k raw footage (down the road, eventually) mainly because no one really has 4k capable screens, I just want great quality 1080.
I have a medium sized budget of $1200, however will highly consider spending more for quality. Obviously this needs to be something capable, reliable, and expandable for future 4k editing when I get the money to throw into the setup. Again I really just want to downscale and render the 4k into 1080, and yes I am not entirely certain the minimum system requirements a task like this will require. I just assume my old PC (detailed above) will not handle it.
Research and Question
I have spent several days combing online forums, desktop reviews, and looked into parts to build one myself on. My real question I suppose is what is the minimum requirements to do such a task as downscaling UHD to HD with ease. Is it the same requirements as a system that is used to edit the 4k footage raw without downscaling?
Would something like the ASUS M70AD-US003S be good for such a task with room to expand?
Could I get away with something cheaper like the ASUS M51AC-US004S and spend money on a better GPU and RAM?
Or should I build my own?
Desired Budget = $1200
Maximum Budget = approx. $1600
Thoughts, Opinions, Solutions, and Recommendations on the best bang for your buck system capable of running smoothly while rendering 4k footage downscaled to 1080 are all welcome.
Note I do want a system capable of color corrections and after effects. Needs to last me a few years.
Thank you! -Bostin
Current Situation
I am currently working with a Panasonic GH4 as I am shooting a small documentary away from home. I love the camera and am highly considering purchasing one for myself. However, I fear my "current" home PC setup is a bit outdated if I was to edit on it with the Gh4's 4k footage, as it was created as a gaming computer many years ago: Core 2 duo, 16gb DDR2, 2 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT (SLI), Nforce 570 Slit-A board, running Windows XP.
Objective and Requirements
Okay so what I really plan on doing with the GH4 footage and my editing is taking the 4k footage and downscaling the UHD into 1080 HD. I have seen great image quality as a result of this process. I don't have a real desire to edit the 4k raw footage (down the road, eventually) mainly because no one really has 4k capable screens, I just want great quality 1080.
I have a medium sized budget of $1200, however will highly consider spending more for quality. Obviously this needs to be something capable, reliable, and expandable for future 4k editing when I get the money to throw into the setup. Again I really just want to downscale and render the 4k into 1080, and yes I am not entirely certain the minimum system requirements a task like this will require. I just assume my old PC (detailed above) will not handle it.
Research and Question
I have spent several days combing online forums, desktop reviews, and looked into parts to build one myself on. My real question I suppose is what is the minimum requirements to do such a task as downscaling UHD to HD with ease. Is it the same requirements as a system that is used to edit the 4k footage raw without downscaling?
Would something like the ASUS M70AD-US003S be good for such a task with room to expand?
Could I get away with something cheaper like the ASUS M51AC-US004S and spend money on a better GPU and RAM?
Or should I build my own?
Desired Budget = $1200
Maximum Budget = approx. $1600
Thoughts, Opinions, Solutions, and Recommendations on the best bang for your buck system capable of running smoothly while rendering 4k footage downscaled to 1080 are all welcome.
Note I do want a system capable of color corrections and after effects. Needs to last me a few years.
Thank you! -Bostin
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