because you won't get much for it. The new PC for your video. You are pretty much on the high end already so it should last for awhile.
Hi,
I have some questions about buying a new PC and what to do with an Old PC. Both Desktops.
New PC - I have been doing some googling and research, and have a general idea about what I want to get, but I want to run it all by you guys to see what you think. I have a feeling it may be too elaborate.
First off - It's been over 10 years since I bought a new PC. What are some of the options? Going to the local store? Best Buy? Dell.com? Etc. Where to go to get something customized?
For my own research so far, I have been investigating what people have to say about getting a PC for video editing. I have HD videos from my DSLR camera that I currently cannot even view on my PC. I want to make sure I can view them this time. I am not a pro, and I will not be doing heavy video editing. Maybe just two or three times a year. Basically, I want things to work whenever I do use them. I thought using a video editing computer for my research, would be a good starting point. But like I said, I'd like to hear what you guys have to say about that. Maybe I don't need all of it or can spend less money.
So, here it is:
Intel Core i7 (4770, 4790, 5820), AMD FX-8350
16 Gig of Memory - Expandable (Always look to get expandable, I say)
1 TB Solid State Hard Drive
Video Card GeForce, GTX-770. (This can be replaced anyway, if I get a lower lever one, and don't like it)
Thanks!
Old PC - I have an 11 year PC that I bought at the local store. It is running Windows XP-Pro. I know there is no longer any support for XP. If I wanted to give this PC to someone would it be safe for them to use it as is? Assuming, of course, cleaning up my programs and files. I know it could be upgraded with a new hard drive, OS, etc. However, my thinking is, that a pretty decent PC new or even refurbished can be bought for about $300 or so. So, I am thinking that once you start putting money into this one, you are slowly going to start getting closer to the amount for just buying a new one. Is XP still safe to use? Any other thoughts?
Thanks.
NYV.

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