Lightning-fast data access
When it comes to fast loading and rapid rendering, there is no way around flash memory. Solid-state drives (SSDs) are not only much faster at accessing data; they are virtually silent. Mechanical hard drives with their rotating discs create far more noise during heavy-duty use in video editing.
An M.2 SSD with PCIe bus for the operating system and a second SSD with increased capacity for the current project’s video data are ideal. This allows the video editing software to work smoothly. For AMD systems of the third, fifth and seventh generations, a PCIe 4.0 SSD is also recommended, since PCIe 4.0 SSDs are up to twice as fast as PCIe 3.0 SSDs. On the other hand, for archiving finished videos, you can certainly use an HDD, which offers much cheaper storage space
Stable power supply
The relevance of a high-quality power supply unit is often underestimated. Here, both the quality and the performance of the power supply is tremendously important in a video editing system.
The current flows from the socket as alternating current (which alternates between positive and negative) with 230 V into the power supply unit. The power supply unit converts the alternating current into direct current. The 230 V are distributed into different voltage ranges, so they supply the individual components separately. This increases the power supply’s stability when power requirements are high during the short term.
Setting the tone – for the editor too
Contemporary mainboards come ready-fitted with very good sound cards. For many users, this is perfectly adequate. But if you attach a great deal of importance to having a professional sound even at the video editing stage, you should opt for an additional sound card. However, this has no influence on the edited video’s sound quality, because this depends on the quality of the playing device and the audio track.
Conclusion
The most important components in a PC for professional video editing are the processor, the graphics card, the RAM and a speedy SSD. No expense should be spared here. Which processor is the ideal one to use very much depends on the video editing software’s design. So you would be well advised to follow the software developer’s recommendation. If you regularly work on extensive video projects, a system that delivers sub-standard performance will become a major drain on your valuable time.
