Need assistance with editing software on a PC?
Need assistance with editing software on a PC?
Your main issue is the limited RAM stick. You only have half the memory bandwidth your CPU needs. Consider swapping it with either two 16GB sticks or two 32GB sticks.
There could be a problem with disk speed too. Adding another SSD as a backup might improve performance.
Certainly. Could you provide more details about the disk bandwidth concerns? It seems you're experiencing issues related to the range of data transfer speeds, especially with your current setup of multiple SSDs—two 128 GB and one 256 GB from different brands.
If you own all SATA SSDs, shifting certain disk operations to other physical drives can offer advantages.
I think your main issue lies with the single stick of RAM. This was the first point I made in my initial post. You should consider getting a matching pair of either 2x16GB or 2x32GB to ensure your CPU can handle the data flow effectively.
What are your thoughts on the CPU? Is it sufficient for editing, or would it benefit from some enhancements?
A more powerful CPU might assist, but without knowing the specific software you're using to edit, we can't be certain. The current PSU is also faulty and should be replaced promptly to prevent damaging your PC.
The most affordable replacement option available right now is this one.
It's important to note that this PSU won't improve performance. I agree with Kanewolf—consider upgrading your RAM with a 2x16 or 2x32GB kit.
If you only have one SSD, add a couple more. My setup has six, each with different purposes. But for you...
1 - Operating system and programs.
2 - Your video projects, both current and finished.
3 - Space to experiment with your editing tools.
Distribute the tasks. When you mention "The rendering time is at its slowest," what does that really mean?
I work with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. As mentioned, I have three different SSDs where software is installed on the C drive (2TB SSD), while assets and other files are stored on separate SSDs. In DaVinci Resolve, which uses GPU rendering, heavy graded footage typically takes about a minute, whereas in Premiere Pro, applying multiple effects to a vertical video can take around 10 minutes. Yesterday, I exported a 1080 x 1920 video in Premiere Pro, which took roughly 15 minutes for a one-minute clip. I kept the effects simple—just basic blur and transform—without overloading it.
I didn't notice the other drives in your OP. Where is the DaVinci and Premier scratch area? For me, in VideoStudio from Corel, rendering a 10 minute video takes about 23 minutes. Merging two 5 minute videos with some effects applied.