Which Asus gaming laptop is best suited for video editing, or none at all?
Which Asus gaming laptop is best suited for video editing, or none at all?
Dear Community,
I am searching for a Windows laptop to replace my 2018 XPS 9570, which stopped working last week.
At my local store (Bic Camera in Tokyo), I discovered an Asus gaming laptop that seemed to have good specifications and a reasonable price, but I wanted to get more input before deciding.
There were two models available for the same price ($1300 with a 3-year extended warranty), with model numbers FX507ZC4-I7R3050 and FX507ZV4-I7R4060.
The details are similar except for the graphics card: one has an RTX 3050, with 4GB VRAM, while the other features an RTX 4060 with 8GB VRAM.
I don’t play games much—just edit HD videos and occasionally shoot 4k clips from my iPhone in Premiere Pro for a kids’ education YouTube channel, plus I work with Photoshop and Illustrator. I’m a teacher who uses the machine to show educational content to students during lessons.
Could you share your thoughts on how reliable these options would be? The XPS required a new screen and motherboard within three years, and another in year five before I chose a replacement. I’d prefer to be comfortable with at least three years of smooth operation.
In summary, are these suitable for my needs? And should I opt for the better graphics card?
Thanks for your advice,
Chris
I continue using my 2016 MSI laptop regularly.
Standard procedures? I perform a clean installation of Windows, maintain dust-free interiors and fans, and blow out the air every six months or so.
I also ensure backups are in place, store OS and programs on my C drive, and keep data on my D drive—so if I need to reinstall Windows, I only have to reinstall the applications, while my data remains safe on the D drive.
Enjoy your new purchase.
Dear Community,
I'm weighing the Asus gaming laptop against the Microsoft Surface Laptop. The Surface costs more than $600 more but offers similar specs (Core i7-12700H, RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD). I plan to use it for video editing in Adobe in HD and 4k, as well as showing the results to students.
Which one do you think is better for reliable use over at least three years without major repairs?
Thanks for your advice.
The 'gaming' laptops tend to be easier to upgrade, with the ability to remove bottom plates for swapping RAM, SSDs, and batteries. Previously, surfaces were non-serviceable and glued together, but this is changing. If portability matters, models like the Gigabyte Aero are ideal for video editing despite their size and weight when paired with a 230W power supply.
Thanks, chose the 8GB model. The 230W seems problematic! The computer claims USB-C can deliver up to 100W, but I need to verify that. The absence of biometrics is a bit annoying. Some suggest a fresh Windows setup, though I didn’t see much unnecessary software in the original version. I performed a clean install with Dell and it worked fine. I’ll keep monitoring as we proceed.