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Could this be the World’s Fastest Computer?

Jordy Vandeput 48K views

Taking the most insane computer to the test! Does the $30,000 HP Z8 Fury run creative tasks like video editing and 3D rendering fast?

Building an editing computer

Are you a professional video editor looking to build the ultimate editing computer? Or are you just curious about the fastest editing computer on the market? When building an editing computer, you'll want to focus on three main components: the CPU, the GPU, and the RAM.

The CPU (central processing unit) is the brain of your computer, and it's responsible for processing all the data that your computer receives. For video editing, you don't necessarily want a CPU with a high core count. An 8 core processor is more than be enough for editing. However if you want to be future proof you can always go for a bigger core count.

The most important aspect of the processor is the clock speed, The higher the better. Giving you much more working power, which you will definitely feel while working in After effects. So when looking for a processor, look for something like a the Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9.

The GPU (graphics processing unit) is responsible for rendering and displaying graphics. For video editing, you'll want a GPU with a high number of CUDA cores. Because there are certain GPU accelerated effects in After Effects and Premiere Pro, which work a lot faster with more CUDA cores. Again you can look for something such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX or a Quadro series.

Finally, you'll want plenty of RAM (random access memory) to handle the large files and data sets that come with video editing. Aim for at least 16GB, but 32GB or more is even better. This will give you more caching possibilities, making playback a lot smoother.

HP Z8 Fury

The HP Z8 Fury G5 is a computer build for extreme performances, giving infinite possibilities. Now You Can Breeze Through The Most Complex Deep Learning, Virtual Production, And VFX, With An Entirely New Echelon In High Performance Desktop Workstations.

Jordy Vandeput

Founder of Cinecom · 2.75M+ subscribers on YouTube

Jordy Vandeput is a Belgian filmmaker who has taught practical filmmaking to millions through Cinecom. He breaks professional techniques down into clear, repeatable steps you can use on your very next project.

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