Any recomendations on a pre-built, suitable for Vegas Pro 21?

Art-Munson wrote on 2/12/2024, 1:23 PM

Okay, I'm lazy. I've built numerous computers over the years but do not want to build another. Any recommendations on a pre-built, suitable for Vegas Pro 21, around $1500? My 10 year old i5 (8 GB) is still fine for rendering (with a 1050 GPU Ti-8 GB) but too slow for real time preview, with effects. 4k not required. Thank you for any help.

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j-v wrote on 2/12/2024, 1:52 PM

Look here for yourself what you need and also use the trial version for 30 days

Art-Munson wrote on 2/12/2024, 1:58 PM

@j-v Thanks but looking for something a bit more specific (Dell , Hp, etc?). I said I was lazy! :-) BTW I already have Vegas 21.

monoparadox wrote on 2/12/2024, 3:51 PM

I'd take a serious look at the intel nuc.

Art-Munson wrote on 2/12/2024, 3:53 PM

Thanks monoparadox I will do that.

RogerS wrote on 2/12/2024, 5:47 PM

I'd suggest one with an Intel CPU with iGPU (such as Intel K series), 32 or 64GB of ram and one or more m2 SSD drives (1TB+). Check out tests to ensure it has good thermal performance (doesn't overheat). YouTube testers like Gaming Nexus do a nice job on that and pointing out which prebuilds are good.

fr0sty wrote on 2/13/2024, 12:48 AM

Check out the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo. It has 2 monitors built in, both are OLED HDR (on the 2024 model, at least, the earlier models the bottom one is LCD). and all the power you need to handle VEGAS just fine.

Howard-Vigorita wrote on 2/13/2024, 9:04 AM

For the last couple years I've had the older version Asus Zenbook Pro 16X w/single oled 4k display, i9-12900H cpu, and 3060 gpu and it's been great with Vegas. On the road I can connect the built-in hdmi port to a big-screen 4k tv which is handy. The newest model updates to quicker 13905H cpu and 4080 gpu but is in high demand and short supply right now... but there are still models around with 13900H cpu and 4070 gpu for about $500 less.

For something closer to a desktop design, there's also the Intel Nuc. The newest available Extreme designs on the Simply Nuc site will get you up to 64gig ram, i7-13900k, and 4070 cpu. Fabrication and support for Nuc motherboards was recently transferred to Asus on a non-exclusive basis.

Art-Munson wrote on 2/13/2024, 12:21 PM

Thanks everyone for all of the great ideas. Much appreciated!

john_dennis wrote on 2/13/2024, 12:36 PM

I won't vouch for the long-term power and cooling effectiveness of this product, but if you just want to get out of the hardware tinkerin' bidness, you might start here:

HP Workstation