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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[@Aquamorph - That's what i'm looking into upgrading to. I can't see any other source being an issue. Thanks for the feedback!]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Olsonstudios]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-07T18:45:46Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[[quote=Olsonstudios]But if that's the case, does that mean I should upgrade my software? What do you use to edit?[/quote]

I am a big fan of Premiere and After Effects. I have used it for about a year now and love it.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[AquaMorph]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-07T13:13:09Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[But if that's the case, does that mean I should upgrade my software? What do you use to edit?]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Olsonstudios]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-06T19:57:42Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[[quote=Olsonstudios]Gotcha. I can check. But the CPU meter is only at like 5 % when i'm trying to play back. I'll check the GPU.


EDIT: Do I need to download a third party program in order to monitor my GPU usage? Could this be the cause of it do you think, GPU usage? It just seems improbable with this computer.[/quote]

My GPU came with a monitor but it is an NVIDIA. I have no idea what AMD come with. The software I use to edit uses my GPU and it makes a big difference.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[AquaMorph]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-06T16:44:55Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Gotcha. I can check. But the CPU meter is only at like 5 % when i'm trying to play back. I'll check the GPU.


EDIT: Do I need to download a third party program in order to monitor my GPU usage? Could this be the cause of it do you think, GPU usage? It just seems improbable with this computer.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Olsonstudios]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-06T00:56:57Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[[quote=Olsonstudios]@Aquamorph - Not sure! How do I check? Look at processes running.. or?[/quote]

You would have to look at how much your GPU is being used while you video edit as apposed to not video editing]]></content>
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			<updated>2012-12-06T00:25:33Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[@Aquamorph - Not sure! How do I check? Look at processes running.. or?]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Olsonstudios]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-05T18:58:30Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[[quote=Olsonstudios]Yeah I hear ya RP. And I do have those settings. I've tried it on it's lowest res playback options (something like 420x270) and it still lags, just as bad as any other playback option.

It literally slows down and lags so bad it makes editing dang near impossible. Frustrating![/quote]

Does your editing Software use your GPU?]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[AquaMorph]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-05T15:40:03Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Yeah I hear ya RP. And I do have those settings. I've tried it on it's lowest res playback options (something like 420x270) and it still lags, just as bad as any other playback option.

It literally slows down and lags so bad it makes editing dang near impossible. Frustrating!]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Olsonstudios]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-04T23:22:21Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Well, whenever I'm editing in Premiere or After Effects, I can't edit HD footage in full resolution. I have to set playback to 1/2 or 1/4. I have 8GB of RAM and an i7 processor. I'm not a computer expert, but I don't think you're going to be able to edit your footage in full resolution without any lag at all. Perhaps I'm wrong. I've never heard of the software you use, but I would recommend seeing if it has a feature like AE or Premiere where you can set playback to being different ratios.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Repelling Spider]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-04T23:15:40Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[More help needed fellas.

So I recently purchased [url=http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Desktops/HP-ENVY-Phoenix/H4A27AA?HP-ENVY-Phoenix-h9-1355-Desktop-PC]this.[/url] With 12 gb RAM, etc.

And so far it's great, I like everything about it. BUT when I run my editing software (magix movie edit pro 2013, nothing special) It lags still like it did with my laptop. The files [i]are[/i] large, but that shouldn't cause my program to not playback smoothly, or to crash like it has been, should it?
It lags with my animated footage with a res around 2500x1700, but lags the same with my live action footage at 1080p.

Could it possibly be my editing program? Do I need something more high end to handle the files? The program says it has full HD support.

Thoughts?]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Olsonstudios]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-12-04T23:07:01Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[I hear ya Gopher, I appreciate the opinion. However, I don't know anything s**** about the tech side of computers, so buying a computer that's [i]basically[/i] set to go is a lot more tempting.]]></content>
			<author>
				<name><![CDATA[Olsonstudios]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-09-28T03:36:46Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[True story, it's can be relatively expensive and does take some research. 

Again, didn't mean to offend you; it's still a good choice for someone (like you) who doesn't want/need to upgrade it.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Gopher]]></name>
				<uri>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/3633/</uri>
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			<updated>2012-09-27T00:53:27Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[It depends on what he wants to buy... Gopher. 

I purchased this computer because I don't have the time to ''upgrade it with better parts'' ;)]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Loïc F-B]]></name>
				<email><![CDATA[loicfbproductions@gmail.com]]></email>
				<uri>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/1430/</uri>
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			<updated>2012-09-26T19:07:43Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Help: Buying a new computer]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[[quote=Olsonstudios]Really? Dang... well is it worth spending 1300 on this model? Or should I find a different model with 12 gb ram but for like 950?

Loic- did you buy a graphics card?[/quote]
NO, it is NOT worth spending this fee on a model. Well, for the average consumer, it may be; but if you really want a good deal, I would recommend buying a cheap desktop model and later upgrading it with better parts from Newegg. This way you can have [relatively] up-to-date parts with a smaller budget.

I myself spent about $1100 on my PC that has better specs than the $1300 model that was linked before. It has 16 GB RAM, 2 X 2 TB 7200RPM Hard Drives, a GTX 560 Ti graphics card, 900-Watt PSU, and a six-core CPU @ 3.8 GHz. I'm simply listing out the specs to show you that most consumer desktops are rip-offs. With a little research and some DIY ingenuity, you can easily get your money's worth for a better computer.

Please know that I don't mean to insult anyone's knowledge with this post; I'm simply trying to help this guy out.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Gopher]]></name>
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			<updated>2012-09-26T17:28:34Z</updated>
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