First time poster here. I've browsed the forums for the last few days and finally decided to join up. Seems like there are a lot of very knowledgeable people here. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking to get a new PC. I have 2 main needs for this PC. First, general use, internet, Office, etc. Second, editing video taken with a HD camcorder (Canon HG10).
I'm looking to do this on a budget as much as I can.
Based on what I've read, I see a few options.
1) Build a PC (only if I can get a friend of mine to help)
2) Buy from a Dell, HP, etc with everything I already need
3) Buy from a Dell, HP, etc with the basics and upgrade through Newegg or a like site.
I definitely think I need at least a Dual Core if not a Quad. I also need 2 Gig of Ram. I think I should have 2 HD's one for the video and one for everything else. And I think I need a video card with at least 256mb to help with the processing.
What are the basics I should look for if I want to keep it under $1000. I already have a monitor and other basics. I really just need the PC itself.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Ben
I am looking to get a new PC. I have 2 main needs for this PC. First, general use, internet, Office, etc. Second, editing video taken with a HD camcorder (Canon HG10).
I'm looking to do this on a budget as much as I can.
Based on what I've read, I see a few options.
1) Build a PC (only if I can get a friend of mine to help)
2) Buy from a Dell, HP, etc with everything I already need
3) Buy from a Dell, HP, etc with the basics and upgrade through Newegg or a like site.
I definitely think I need at least a Dual Core if not a Quad. I also need 2 Gig of Ram. I think I should have 2 HD's one for the video and one for everything else. And I think I need a video card with at least 256mb to help with the processing.
What are the basics I should look for if I want to keep it under $1000. I already have a monitor and other basics. I really just need the PC itself.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Ben