The only requirements for the PC is the editing software. You need more processor speed and memory for HD video. The amount depends on the editing software. Please post your editing software or check the requirements yourself. BTW, you need ALOT OF HDD SPACE FOR HD VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!! Very large files.
In processing/recording home DVDs from a (HD)High Definition video camera (Sony HDR-FX1): What are the minimum PC requirements??? Do I need dual-core 64-bit processors??? Do I need over 2 GB of RAM??? cgegere@tctwest.net

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