Hey guys! So I wanted to know something here. I edit alot of videos and play games. Now when editing videos, it gets kinda laggy. I wanted to know if I need to get a new CPU or GPU. Here's the info on picture:
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I think when it comes to editing videos especially; you are better off to upgrade the ram of your system if at all possible; as 8gb is not a lot when it comes to running editing programs that are heavy on ram usage. I think the cpu should be fine for what you are doing.
As mentioned when adding ram it's best to get matching pairs or a set of four for quad channel. Also go to mobo mfgr. and check for approved and tested modules and also note the maximum ram speed you should be able to as well install 16gb of 1333 mhz, or maybe you can get faster modules at 1600, 1800 or more mhz. speeds.
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Any of these?
As linnermeyerhere mentioned, you should go to your PC or motherboard manufacturer's support site. Look for your machine and it should have a list of compatible/recommended memory there.
I also think the recommendations about increasing your memory are spot on, and in your case probably better than changing the CPU for editing videos. If you do a lot of video encoding though, a more recent CPU maybe with more cores (as long as the software takes advantage of them) isn't a bad idea.
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 1600MHz 16GB
Those seem to work with my motherboard. Do they sound good?
Go here
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3+ - GA-970A-DS3 (rev. 1.0)#
and click memory support list
What ram modules are you using currently as 16gb of 1866/2000mhz. will be around $230 usd. You may want to try adding the same make modules if available? Say you have 2x4 1333 xyz brand add 2 more of same otherwise it's best but expensive to add 2x8gb or 4x4gb which will price out very similar and yes get at lease 1600 and best will be 1866/2000mhz. Otherwise live with the lag and save for a complete upgrade?
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