(HV30) Best computer for editing HDV footage

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Bill.

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Hey guys, I recently grabbed an HV30 to replace my old Hi-8 Sony camera.

I have a toshiba laptop right now with 2.5gb of ram, 2ghz Intel core duo processor and a 500gb hard drive.

My computer works fine for editing footage off my old cam, but I don't think it will be able to keep up to HDV footage. I have Premiere Pro CS3. The computer has a firewire port, but the computer is starting to literally fall apart, a bunch of trim is missing, the battery has less than 20 mins on a charge, and the dvd drive is broken, I plan to keep it around to use for web browsing and school work.

I want to get a desktop for video editing, and to keep for when my laptop completely craps out.

I don't know to much about specific parts, but I do know about computer parts and can put together my own computer. I'm not opposed to getting an Imac, but it would take some convincing as I can get a better pc for the price. MY dad can get me a real copy of CS5 Production suite for free through his work so I plan on using that for most editing

A friend of mine recommends an Intel i5 750(OC'ed) as a processor, I'd like to have 6gb of ram as well.

Id also like a 1tb hard drive for files and an 80gb for OS and programs.

It would be great if someone who knew about computers could recommend me the remaining parts.

A list of parts from newegg.ca would be even better.

Dual monitors would be nice but are not necessary. an HDMI output would be nice so I can watch footage on my TV. Bluray drive is not necessary as I have a ps3.

My budget is around 1200(could go to 1500 for the right PC)excluding the monitor(s) and OS

Any help is appreciated and karma will be given for helpful replies, Thanks in advance.
 
I would keep your computer even though it is falling apart and just wait t'ill you really need one. I edit my hv30 footage fine on 1 gb of ram and 1.8ghz duo core processor. I'm waiting to buy a new one when I go off to university plus in a year from now you will get more bang for your buck with computers.
 
he wants a desktop

and if he did get a MBP the 15" starts at $1800, the 13" model is not pro, its a macbook with backlit keys....
 
I know this setup is slightly over your budget, but as eheath said, you need a pretty boss computer for this stuff. I would say that this would be a really good setup for around your price range. Its powerful, as well as expandable so it will last you a while. You could change stuff around if you think you do or dont need certain things, but i would use this as a guideline. Actually, if i was looking for a computer in that price range, this would probably be what i would buy. Its worth the hundred or so clams over budget in my opinion.
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I took a screen shot because its a lot to type. One thing to note, i put an Nvidia GTX 480 in there, a lot of people tend to recommend the ATI 5870s over those, but i just tend to prefer Nvidia products in general. Obviously this has been OCed and stuff by a third party, but its still an Nvidia card. Looking at it more closely now, though, i would say look into the 5870 series, generally a little cheaper for a very powerful card.
 
Sorry for the double post, but thats all from newegg.com. I also didnt see the 80gb hard drive thing in the OP, but you can figure it out. hope this helps.
 
Tripple post time. Critical error on my part. My bad. I still recommend that set up though. A boss computer will definitely help, and it would only make editing that much faster. Just my two cents.
 
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