turnkey systems

1. regwdedge
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   Is it advisable to use the same computer that use for te bulk of your editing ( such as a g5 ) for everyday practices like internet services as well?

   Posted 8 years ago #

2. nobody
   Member

   
   No. I mean mine is connected to the net so I can grab scripts and images but it's purpose is for editing.
   I have a pc for the client so they can surf or whatever while I do my thang.
   
   grin

   Posted 8 years ago #

3. mrvideo
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   It's not advisable, but if your editing work is limited you may be able to live with the added troubleshooting when things go wrong and the options are so broad. If you do any amount of multimedia work, your CPU will often be maxed out and your system basically unavailable for anything else. It is a luxury to have two separate systems but it's a great way to go. My Internet and general purpose system is a PIII 450, on which I briefly edited before designing a system dedicated to content creation. I can always work or entertain myself on it while the editing system churns away.
   
   David Hurdon

   Posted 8 years ago #

4. nobody
   Member

   
   I use my laptop for everything. It's probally not the best but I can edit and surf at the same time if I wanted to. I'm sure it's better to have a seperate machine for web surfing etc. but I just don't have the space for two computers. My setup works freat for my needs. I guess it all depends on your needs and how dangerous you're willing to live life (ha ha).

   Posted 8 years ago #

5. nobody
   Member

   
   My PC cost $450, and I do everything on it, and it works fine, but every computer is different.
   
   To give you an Idea of what my computer has, here are its specs
   
   AMD Athlon 2400+ (operates at 2 Ghz)
   128 MB RAM (It is pretty slow, you should get at least 512 MB)
   40 GB Hard Drive Standard
   
   Additional 120 GB Maxtor Hard Drive for media
   a6 MB Video Card
   CD-RW Drive
   Maxxtor IEEE1394 POrt
   
   Sorry for going on and on, but I wanted to illustrate how you dont NEED a $2900 Turnkey editing system.

   Posted 8 years ago #

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