Is this computer ok for video editing??

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"Eric" <utseay@aol.com> wrote in message
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> I've been trying to figure out the best computer to get to fill all my
> needs. One of the things I'm wanting to get into is video editing.
> Do you think this computer is the best for the job, or would you
> suggest something else. If so, What?
> http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/ [...] /560384899

The basic motherboard architecture is fine, perhaps overkill for most needs.
It does appear to be slightly short of the amount of memory suggested by two
popular programs: both Premiere and Avid Express Pro recommend 1.5 gb of
ram.

Personally, I prefer to stay away from name brands, and build my own
machines. These are cheaper and much more maintainable over a long period of
time than brand names. You will probably find Sony repair/support overpriced
and difficult to deal with.

Things that this machine probably lacks compared to a more professional
alternative are:
1. lots of extra drive bays cooled by an adjacent fan. Keeping a hard drive
barely warm to the touch is key to years of reliable operation.
2. A 500 watt or greater power supply.
Points "1" and "2" are key to a machine that can grow with your needs.
3. ECC (error correcting ram). Every few weeks, on the average, the ram in a
desktop machine is hit by a cosmic ray that flips a bit. Sometimes this does
a lot of damage to the software and files, more often it's unnoticed. All
high reliability machines use ECC ram. I use it on all desktop machines.

It's not the "best" machine. To pick the "best" machine would require more
knowledge of your video uses than you probably know at this point. But it is
probably highly compatible with mainstream editing applications.