PC or MAC?

[Nimrod]

Sorry if this is an old topic.

Ok all you video gurus. I'm thinking about getting another computer to make and edit videos on. I have been hearing a lot of advertising for how easy the MACs are to use for this type of stuff. Any thoughts/opinions on what to get and how to set it up?

Thanks!

[shoefish]

If you're going to be buying one or the other, and the purpose is photo and video editing, there is no question that the mac is better suited. The best way to describe it is "it just works". I was in a mac store this past week looking at a power book and playing around with the software. All I can say is it just makes sense. It is very intuitive and easy to learn. Plus they all come with cd/dvd burners included, and there are many add-ons that can just be plugged in and they instantly work. None of the PC hastles with getting the correct drivers/downloads/patches/etc. Also, the software (iMovie) comes with it when you buy it and will do just about anything that you want it to, right out of the box.

[flatbottom]

I use shimano !

Let me look up an average PC and I will report the name and specs....I will be back before The macs guys have sold you a G2

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am back. see how fast a PC is !

If money was not an option. This is how I would spec a new PC. You will not find it at walmart. This is a custom configuration. ....As follows


System HardwareProcessor(s)Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 Conroe
2.93 GHz, 1,066 MHz FSB, 32 kB+32 kB L1 , 4 MB L2PlatformeVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR, LGA 775
Nvidia nForce 680i SLI, BIOS version 2.053.57RAMCorsair CM2X1024-9136C5D
2x 1024 MB DDR2 @ 800 MHz (CL5-5-5-15)Hard DriveWestern Digital Raptor, WD1500ADFD
150 GB, 10,000 RPM, 16 MB cache, SATA150NetworkingOn-Board nForce4 Gigabit EthernetGraphics CardsATI Based CardATI Radeon X1950XTX 512 MB GDDR4
650 MHz Core
1,000 MHz Memory (2.00 GHz DDR)Nvidia Based CardsNvidia GeForce 8800GTX 768 MB GDDR3
575 MHz Core
1,350 GHz Streaming Processor
900 MHz Memory (1.80 GHz DDR)
XFX GeForce 8800GTS 640 MB GDDR3
500 MHz Core
1,200 GHz Streaming Processor
800 MHz Memory (1.60 GHz DDR)
Nvidia GeForce 7900GTX 512 MB GDDR3
675 MHz Core
820 MHz Memory (1.64 GHz DDR)cc vc vcPower SupplyPC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1,000WCPU CoolerZalman CNPS9700 LEDSystem Software & DriversOSMicrosoft Windows XP Professional 5.10.2600, Service Pack 2DirectX Version9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)Graphics Driver(s)ATI - Catalyst 6.11 WHQL
NVIDIA - Forceware 93.71 (7900GTX)
NVIDIA - Forceware 97.02 (8800GTX & GTS)

[Foul Hooked]

We are about to add a MAC around here for some design work. Tried a demo and loved it. I've been using PC's forever now, but for graphics and video, I don't think a mac can be beat.

[gradywhite273]

I use shimano !

System HardwareProcessor(s)Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 Conroe
2.93 GHz, 1,066 MHz FSB, 32 kB+32 kB L1 , 4 MB L2PlatformeVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR, LGA 775
Nvidia nForce 680i SLI, BIOS version 2.053.57RAMCorsair CM2X1024-9136C5D
2x 1024 MB DDR2 @ 800 MHz (CL5-5-5-15)Hard DriveWestern Digital Raptor, WD1500ADFD
150 GB, 10,000 RPM, 16 MB cache, SATA150NetworkingOn-Board nForce4 Gigabit EthernetGraphics CardsATI Based CardATI Radeon X1950XTX 512 MB GDDR4
650 MHz Core
1,000 MHz Memory (2.00 GHz DDR)Nvidia Based CardsNvidia GeForce 8800GTX 768 MB GDDR3
575 MHz Core
1,350 GHz Streaming Processor
900 MHz Memory (1.80 GHz DDR)
XFX GeForce 8800GTS 640 MB GDDR3
500 MHz Core
1,200 GHz Streaming Processor
800 MHz Memory (1.60 GHz DDR)
Nvidia GeForce 7900GTX 512 MB GDDR3
675 MHz Core
820 MHz Memory (1.64 GHz DDR)cc vc vcPower SupplyPC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1,000WCPU CoolerZalman CNPS9700 LEDSystem Software & DriversOSMicrosoft Windows XP Professional 5.10.2600, Service Pack 2DirectX Version9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)Graphics Driver(s)ATI - Catalyst 6.11 WHQL
NVIDIA - Forceware 93.71 (7900GTX)
NVIDIA - Forceware 97.02 (8800GTX & GTS)

what about the thingamabobber, and the jingathing, geez flat, speak english please.

tim

[Dave Sikorski]

Mac Powerbook.

Final Cut Pro.

Nuff said.

-D

[GALAZIO]

Mac Powerbook.

Final Cut Pro.

Nuff said.

-D

Ditto...once you go Mac you'll never go back.

[flatbottom]

what about the thingamabobber, and the jingathing, geez flat, speak english please.

tim

He He I did give you an option on the video card x 3

I think this PC will run adobe just fine

[Reeltitanium]

Mac!, been through enough Windows machines to fill a dumpster & only 1 Mac. The basic Mac will cost far less and perform far better than a mid level Windows machine.I was a Windows user site adm and after being talked off throof switched for life.