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Herm Stork · December 2nd, 2009, 05:12 PM

I’m using Vegas 9, but no HD editing (yet). I currently have an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ / 2.2 GHz running XP. I am thinking about getting a new computer with Windows 7 and an AMD Athlon x4 620 / 2.6 GHz quad. Will I see much of a difference or should I save some more $ and buy a computer with an i7?

Jim Schuchmann · December 2nd, 2009, 06:12 PM

If your current machine is doing what you need it to do I would wait till you go HD and then get the i7 or whatever is the latest and greatest machine out there. I am running Vegas 9 with an i7, doing HDV mpeg 2 and am really impressed with the render times using all 8 cores. It was definitely worth the upgrade from 4 cores to 8.

Jon McGuffin · December 2nd, 2009, 06:42 PM

I tend to agree with this post... The i7 for editing is really the only way to go... They'll only get faster and cheaper.. save the $$, wait until you need it, and don't be affraid to spend just a bit more than you'd like because your system will last you quite some time..

Jon

December 2nd, 2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Herm Stork Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 121	Buy a new computer now or save more $ and buy one later? I’m using Vegas 9, but no HD editing (yet). I currently have an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ / 2.2 GHz running XP. I am thinking about getting a new computer with Windows 7 and an AMD Athlon x4 620 / 2.6 GHz quad. Will I see much of a difference or should I save some more $ and buy a computer with an i7?

December 2nd, 2009, 06:12 PM	#2
Jim Schuchmann Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 123	If your current machine is doing what you need it to do I would wait till you go HD and then get the i7 or whatever is the latest and greatest machine out there. I am running Vegas 9 with an i7, doing HDV mpeg 2 and am really impressed with the render times using all 8 cores. It was definitely worth the upgrade from 4 cores to 8.

December 2nd, 2009, 06:42 PM	#3
Jon McGuffin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 634	I tend to agree with this post... The i7 for editing is really the only way to go... They'll only get faster and cheaper.. save the $$, wait until you need it, and don't be affraid to spend just a bit more than you'd like because your system will last you quite some time.. Jon