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Question

choosing laptop for basic video editing

May 18, 2019 12:14PM PDT

hello

i need a new "general use" laptop but want to spec. it powerful enough to be able to get started with basic starter video editing.
besides video editing the laptop will only be used for basic general work, internet, and watching YouTube video.

i have been looking at gaming laptops only because they seem to meet all the specification requirements i am looking for...
8th gen i5 or i7
dedicated NVIDIA 1050
at least 8G ram but preferably 16
a full selection of ports

if i am only interested in basic video editing will i notice a significant difference between an i5 vs i8 ?
i can save a few dollars by going with th i5.

also i know gaming laptops tend to run hot, will this still be the case if its not used for gaming?

thanks for any opinions

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My Acer Predator
May 18, 2019 12:53PM PDT
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There is nothing such as i8
May 19, 2019 8:26AM PDT

intel decided to skip i8 just like they skipped i4 and i6

for laptop i recommend

1. Dell XPS 15
2. Alienware Area-51m
3. Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15-inch)
4. HP Spectre x360 (15-inch, 2019)
5. HP ZBook x2
6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme
7. HP ZBook Studio x360 G5
8. Alienware m15
9. Asus ZenBook Pro 15
10. Lenovo Legion Y7000

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choosing laptop for basic video editing
May 19, 2019 11:43PM PDT

thanks
yes-i meant i7
i have been researching hard and i know all of your recommendations are excellent choices. this will be a second computer for me and my budget is about $800.
i see the dell G5 packs all the specifications but unfortunately is has received mixed reviews?

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The G5
May 20, 2019 11:15AM PDT

That I checked out was based on the usual Intel and Nvidia 1050 so gamers may dis on it because you have to choose your game settings with care.

Other than that, I don't have a problem with that choice.