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Laptop editing

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i want to upgrade my laptop because it is way to slow to edit on. how hard would it be to add a new video card, and a faster processor? also is it possible to add more cores?
Jul 2 2010 11:02PM
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Bukkakeskitrip
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yes for all those questions. you probably wouldnt be able to do it yourself, unless you are pretty savvy with computers. go into a computer shop and normally they can order your parts and then they they put them in for you. i suggest that.
Jul 2 2010 11:14PM
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Bukkakeskitrip
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actually, if you are on a laptop, not sure if thats possible, sorry. i know it is for desktop pcs, but not sure about laptops
Jul 2 2010 11:15PM
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ya i know that stuff is possible for desktops and i was planning on having a shop do it. i just wanted to see if i could get an answer without driving to a computer shop.
Jul 2 2010 11:21PM
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connory998
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phone one?
Jul 3 2010 12:00AM
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they are kinda closed right now and were when i made the thread. i also googled it but didnt find anything. i will call tomorrow.
Jul 3 2010 12:04AM
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connory998
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shit i didn't even think of what time it is
Jul 3 2010 12:08AM
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its all good man
Jul 3 2010 12:18AM
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tom.skier
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could possibly looking at getting a RAM upgrade from crucial.com which is what I did which made a difference - however i still decided to go for a Macbook pro in the end for editing as I found that whatever upgrade I made to my laptp didnt make enough of a difference
Jul 3 2010 11:34AM
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icantskiiFILM
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get like 4 GB of RAM. sped me up a ton. programs like Apple Motion take 1 GB of ram to just start up
Jul 3 2010 12:07PM
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my computer currently has 3 gb of ram. would making it 4 gb of ram make that much of a difference?
Jul 3 2010 12:27PM
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tom.skier
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It depends if you have a 32 or a 64 bit operating system. Even with 4GB RAM installed, a 32bit OS will only be able to use between 3-3.5GB of it.
Jul 3 2010 12:35PM
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is there any way of upgrading to a 64 bit system? like is all i would have to do is buy a 64 bit windows 7 os?
Jul 3 2010 12:59PM
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TomasAa
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nope youve got to have a 64bit prosessor
Jul 3 2010 1:36PM
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tom.skier
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I think the best thing you could go for would to be save up and go for a Macbook Pro. I have just done the same and once you get over the shocker of the original cost, it's deffs worth every cent! Especially if you're looking to primarily use it for editing they're really the best way to go I think.
Jul 3 2010 1:45PM
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i think i will probly do this. i was just seeing if i could make my laptop better without dropping 1500 dollars
Jul 3 2010 1:52PM
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would this macbook pro be able to handle editing avchd?
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB985LL/A?mco=MTA4MzQ4MzU
Jul 6 2010 3:34PM
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VanillaFace27
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You could get that refurb, but i think it would be smarter to by a 13inch new macbook pro with the 2.66ghz processor.  Its basically the same thing except its more portable, cheaper, and new.
Jul 6 2010 7:11PM
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i would but the refurb has a better graphics chip which would be better for video editing which is why i am getting a new laptop.
Jul 6 2010 10:06PM
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