Hi, looking for a solid video editing laptop ( non-Apple user).
I've been using a Dell XPS 15 for the last new years, but hardware is starting to fail and wanted to see how other brands are soing. There was also this silly quirk with the XPS (or built in bug) where Adobe Premier Pro would refuse to use the GPU to render videos, instead only using the inbuilt graphics.
thanks jv!
So, if you are editing videos to the extent needing GPU processing, over standard graphics, then you should look on Adobe's site for supported GPUs.
https://helpx.adobe.com/au/premiere-pro/system-requirements.…
Dell XPS 15 is a terrific computer, and with a GForce RTX 3050 ti appears fully Adobe-supported.
Perhaps prior to purchase search the Adobe and Dell forums for any issues with the current model and GPU combination?
Dell have a 15 day change of mind policy. Perhaps see if Premiere installs and functions as expected? And if not, return machine? (Yes, and pay for postage, but that is a small price to pay for the security and knowledge.)
Dell XPS 15 is a terrific computer
no doubt, it has served me well over the past four years, but wanting something with a newer processor and RAM.
extent needing GPU processing
good callout (I'm a novice video editor), I'm not entirely sure if a need the GPU but when I do get the occasional failed/dodgey rendering whether 1080p or 4K. It just annoys me that there's a decent GPU on the laptop but it doesn't get used.
If you don't know if you need a separate GPU for video editing, then you probably don't!
Failed and dodgy is more likely due to other issues.
A GPU will only speed up your video processing. If you are doing multiple xx hour HD or 4K videos on a regular basis then you probably need it. Otherwise, if time (those precious few minutes) is not such a big deal… maybe not.
The new XPS is a wonderful computer. However, you could get the same processor (or even better) than the XPS, and similar other specs in a business-level Latitude for may 50% - 66% of the cost of an XPS. But not as cool.
If you are always waiting impatiently on your multiple video renderings every second day in Premiere, then yes, go for the dedicated GPU machine. Otherwise, I would look at a higher-specced business-type computer with more RAM, faster processor. And probably still less cost than XPS (or MacBook Pro for that matter.)
New Years is not a good time to find a bargain. Try Black Friday.
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