About 2 years ago I bought an HP media PC that was a dual core system, 1.5 gb of ram, 350 hdd and had an nvidia 6500 video card with tv tuner in it. I use it mainly for building websites, playing mp3's, keeping up with my photos, and editing video that I make, with software like Sony Vegas and Magix (surprisingly as good as the twice the price Vegas)!
It's gotten to the point when I create videos/slideshows that go over 10 minutes, the editing software really slows down, so I'm ready to upgrade and I figure the video card is a major reason why it's running slow.
I've been looking at new systems and wonder if moving up to the nvidia 8500 series is what I should be looking at, with 2 gb of ram. I've also noticed some new media pc cases that are flat, like the OLD desktop PC's of the early 90's, but they are more updated, and look better so you can put them in your living room. I wonder if these cases are as good as regular PC's, regarding upgrades and ease of use.
Any help would be appreciated!
It's gotten to the point when I create videos/slideshows that go over 10 minutes, the editing software really slows down, so I'm ready to upgrade and I figure the video card is a major reason why it's running slow.
I've been looking at new systems and wonder if moving up to the nvidia 8500 series is what I should be looking at, with 2 gb of ram. I've also noticed some new media pc cases that are flat, like the OLD desktop PC's of the early 90's, but they are more updated, and look better so you can put them in your living room. I wonder if these cases are as good as regular PC's, regarding upgrades and ease of use.
Any help would be appreciated!
