technology What kind of PC should I get for video editing?

[TheJLeeTeam 914]

So by the end of this year I want to get a new desktop PC to replace my laptop. I'm looking for one with some good enough specs not for games but for video editing because I might make some high end edited videos, mostly YouTube Poops. My laptop works fine with video editing but I want higher specs in case I want to make complex video edits using Sony Vegas.

 

So I was wondering what specs are recommended. Like what processor, graphics, and ram specs should I use. And please don't recommend me any PC over $1500 because I don't want to spend too much on a PC.

[Celli 4,337]

So by the end of this year I want to get a new desktop PC to replace my laptop. I'm looking for one with some good enough specs not for games but for video editing because I might make some high end edited videos, mostly YouTube Poops. My laptop works fine with video editing but I want higher specs in case I want to make complex video edits using Sony Vegas.   So I was wondering what specs are recommended. Like what processor, graphics, and ram specs should I use. And please don't recommend me any PC over $1500 because I don't want to spend too much on a PC.

Are you planning to use CPU- intensive programs like Unity, After-effects? Photoshop? Or just Sony Vegas for The YTPs?

Edited May 12, 2015 by Celli

[Nuke87654 1,849]

If so, you'll definitely want an I7 in your computer more than anything.

[Celli 4,337]

Also, does that include peripherals? Operating System? 

[TheJLeeTeam 914]

Are you planning to use CPU- intensive programs like Unity, After-effects? Photoshop? Or just Sony Vegas for The YTPs?

I might actually use it for programs like Photoshop and Paint Tool SAI later on. The price would probably include a monitor, and as for operating system maybe Windows 10 since that's coming out later, if not Windows 8 or something.

[Celli 4,337]

I might actually use it for programs like Photoshop and Paint Tool SAI later on. The price would probably include a monitor, and as for operating system maybe Windows 10 since that's coming out later, if not Windows 8 or something.

Hmm, well, I put together a decent Workstation rig, this should do you good. It's a bit over $1500, but if you're using CPU-heavy applications, it's a good setup

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4FgHjX