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Does My Computer Have the Right Requirements for PD12?
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Hello,

I want to purchase PD12 DIRECTOR'S SUITE, however, I have noticed many people have issues with lag and glitchyness, which the moderators say may be remedied by analysis of system and/or upgrades.

My computer savvy is limited to graphics / video programs, not actual hardware specs, etc. (as an artist). I do not have the time to deal with glitches, etc. post purchase. If I can deal with issues now to relieve anticipated frustration, that would be nice.

Can you please, dear moderator, tell me if I have the right system requirements? Attached is a picture of what I think you need to see. When I look at the page where you list the specs for me to analyse myself, it's all in a different language to me, I have no clue. If there's more information you need to know, please tell me where I can find it and I'll be happy to send what you need, and happy for your support.

I've heard updating drivers can cause issues, is this recommended? Which drivers and how? If not necessary, rather avoid.

Also, my camera is a Canon SX280HS, which is not listed on your specs page. I had downloaded a trial version last year prior to getting this camera, and I really don't want to go through that again, so if you have knowledge on that score, I'd be grateful.

With respect,

Nitai
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CubbyHouseFilms
Senior Contributor Location: Melbourne, Australia Joined: Jul 14, 2009 04:23 Messages: 2208 Offline
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Hi Nitai

Welcome to the forum

At a quick glance at your specs the short answer is no.

Why not download the free trial and test it out for yourself?

http://www.cyberlink.com/downloads/trials/director-suite/download_en_AU.html

Happy editing Happing editing

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Neil
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Jimbo223 [Avatar]
Member Joined: Apr 25, 2012 02:59 Messages: 95 Offline
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You'll need more RAM and a better processor. You're running a 64bit version of Win7 with 4Gb RAM, Windows alone is using it all up leaving you with very little space for editing. At least 8Gb if not more.

Your processor is also a bit under powered. You should be looking at something equivalent (AMD or Intel) to at least a 4 core i5 @ 2.6Ghz.

Video editing is memory and cpu intensive.
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Thank you kindly for your replies!

I spoke to a computer tech shop and told them the information you gave me, very helpful!

I will purchase the extra RAM required, I'm glad that's fixable.

In regards to my processor, he said it might make the video editing process slow, but it won't cause glitchy-ness or freezing, which is all I care about. If it takes 10 seconds to import a clip instead of 2 seconds, so be it, if it means it's not imperative for me to purchase a new lap top when this one is fairly new as it is.

Thanks again!
James1
Senior Contributor Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Joined: Jun 10, 2010 16:20 Messages: 1783 Offline
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Hi,
also which isn't showing on the image is the hard drive size, PD requires a lot of free space on the hard drive for caching when it produces videos, minimum of 60-100 MB! depending on the size and effects etc added to you videos.
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Thank you, Jim,

Yes, I have 161 GB of free hard drive space, thankfully! Thanks for that!

Nitai
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