New Editing System Suggestion

MikeLV wrote on 1/31/2025, 6:11 PM

I've been using my Intel Core i7-2600K system since 2013, later added a Radeon RX 590 GPU and it's served me well as I don't do any really complex effects in Vegas, but I need to start planning a new system as this one is outdated. What kind of hardware gets along well with Vegas these days? I can't afford the best, but I want to get something that will last a decent while. I will use pcpartpicker.com to get everything together and just buy the parts as I can. Thanks for any suggestions.

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Cielspacing wrote on 1/31/2025, 10:17 PM

Hi. You may want to read these recent threads here:
https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/ryzen-9-5900x-vs-ryzen-9-9950x--148157/
https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/gpu-recommendations--148094/
https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/computer-specs--147855/
https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/new-render-computer--147869/

And there are more related threads, you might benefit from getting creative with this forum search function.

RogerS wrote on 1/31/2025, 10:21 PM

You can see my signature for two benchmarks where you can compare various hardware. (Feel free to benchmark your current system- I bet you'll be impressed with the upgrade!)

There really aren't any wrong choices.

My own PcPartsPicker build is also linked in my signature.

MikeLV wrote on 2/2/2025, 10:14 AM

Thank you for the info.. I think if I benchmarked my current system, it would be the slowest on your spreadsheet!

Reyfox wrote on 2/2/2025, 12:48 PM

But you would be able see what newer hardware will give you. Then comes the tough part, spending money. you've gotten a lot of mileage out of your current computer, and certainly your money's worth.

RogerS wrote on 2/3/2025, 1:12 AM

It's not a competition, it's a tool : )

Feel free to ask further questions specific to what you edit and where you are currently struggling with performance.