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The best desktop computers
for video editing
The right video editing workstation will fit your workflow,
your deskspace and your budget. Look for a computer
that balances these three factors so you can stop worrying
about hardware and get back to editing.
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The best desktop computers
for video editing
I
n this article, we’ll highlight our
picks for the best desktop worksta-
tions for video editing on the market
today, then go over the main points a
potential buyer will want to consider in
choosing a new editing system. Best performance workstation
Dell Precision Tower 7920
When it comes to power and cus-
tomization, the Precision Tower 7000
Series has you covered. Dell’s 7920
tower offers options for both single
and dual Intel Xeon processors along
with up to four AMD Radeon Pro or
Nvidia Quadro graphics cards. Max-
ing out at an astounding and totally
unnecessary 3TB of RAM and with
space for up to 10 storage drives, the
Dell Precision Tower 7810 is fully
customizable to meet even your most
demanding post-production needs.
The base system is reasonably priced
at around $2,000, but the cost can
rise quickly depending on your se-
lected options. Best budget workstation
Lenovo IdeaCentre 720
This bare-bones workstation certainly
won’t give you the fastest render
times, but it will get the job done.
Starting at just $680, this system
includes an Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU
with up to 16GB of RAM and a dis-
crete Nvidia GeForce graphics card
with up to 4GB of VRAM. For budget-
conscious video editors without ag-The right video editing workstation will fit your workflow,
your deskspace and your budget. Look for a computer
that balances these three factors so you can stop worrying
about hardware and get back to editing.
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