Pc selection help....

[mailboxpimp]

I gotta replace my pc ( i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz 3.40 GHz, 16.0 GB memory) & I've been holding out for a while. when its time to get focused on getting work done it never wants to comply. The macbook pro overheats w/ processor-intensive tasks ( 2020 version 14Ghz quad-core Intel i5 w 8gb memory)
I really DO NOT want a pc..... I know the mac lovers/creatives here could point me in the right direction .

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im trying to get the most bang for my buck right now & need to make something happen asap. thanks in advance for the help.
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im making more vids & working on my websites more I use canva , capcut (desk top version), & ms office products a lot & I have several tabs open in my Chrome browser..... I can use firefox but like Chrome more. my pc makes me not want to try to get anything done. I cant multi task on it like I want/ need too. The freezing is killing me.
I gotta do this on a super tight budget.

this....

• 3.2GHz 6-Core Core i7 processor
• 32GB memory
• 512GB Solid-State Drive
• Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1.5GB VRAM
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Supports macOS 10.14.1 Mojave* (see Specifications) to Current (macOS 13.x Ventura)
• (4) Thunderbolt 3 ports
• (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
• (1) 10 Gigabit Ethernet port
• (1) HDMI port

or this....
(I know software compatibility will be an issue)
Refurbished Mac mini Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU,16.0 GB memory,
Apple M2 chip
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
10-core GPU/ 16-core Neural Engine
100GB/s memory bandwidth
Media engine
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW

Memory
8GB unified memory ( is that really enough)
Storage
512GB SSD1

Charging and Expansion
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with support for:
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)
Two USB-A ports (up to 5 Gb/s)
HDMI port
Gigabit Ethernet port
3.5 mm headphone jack

Video Support and Camera
Simultaneously supports up to two displays:

One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI
Thunderbolt 4 digital video output
Support for native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
HDMI display video output
Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG

Audio
Built-in speaker
3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Wireless
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking
Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

 

[CPT Callamity]

Since you said you're doing videos, DO NOT get the machine with 8GB RAM. You will frustrate yourself. Standard today is 16GB. Depending on how intensive you're rendering is, you might want 32GB and place more emphasis on your GPU. I would go no less than 4GB VRAM for your GPU. The more the better.

 

[D24OHA]

Since you said you're doing videos, DO NOT get the machine with 8GB RAM. You will frustrate yourself. Standard today is 16GB. Depending on how intensive you're rendering is, you might want 32GB and place more emphasis on your GPU. I would go no less than 4GB VRAM for your GPU. The more the better.

He also said he doesn't want a PC but wants to do this on a budget........make it make sense, haha

 

[CPT Callamity]

OP what is your budget?

 

[4 Dimensional]

What’s your budget?

 

[clitsational]

Since you said you're doing videos, DO NOT get the machine with 8GB RAM.
You will frustrate yourself. Standard today is 16GB.
Depending on how intensive you're rendering is, you might want 32GB and place more emphasis on your GPU.
I would go no less than 4GB VRAM for your GPU. The more the better.​

usually true

but the m2 chipset is such an integrated beast it is handling all that kind of work wit ease

i have a m1 max macbook and that m2 is killin my machine


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[mailboxpimp]

OP what is your budget?

$700 $750

 

[CPT Callamity]

usually true

but the m2 chipset is such an integrated beast it is handling all that kind of work wit ease

i have a m1 max macbook and that m2 is killin my machine


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I'm a PC guy so I always go dedicated Graphics over integrated. APUs have gotten better though.

 

[mailboxpimp]

OP what is your budget?

$700 -$750

 

[mailboxpimp]

He also said he doesn't want a PC but wants to do this on a budget........make it make sense, haha

Im kinda burnt out on pc's i dnt like apple phones but i like their computers & im looking @ purchasing a used product not new hence my budget. I know pc might be easier .... im just kinda burnt out on them. I like the look & feel of apps on a mac more than a pc.

 

[4 Dimensional]

$700 -$750

IMO, you may need to bump that to over $800. If not, then you’re going to hit that spec wall where you get just enough resources.

But you’re thinking about a MAC so that’s out my scope.

 

[CPT Callamity]

$700 -$750

Brand new, looks like you're on Budget for a MacBook Air.
There are plenty of decent gaming laptops available though.

 

[lightbright]

$700 $750

$700 -$750

Not trying to be funny pimpin..... but you got hundreds of side hustle threads..... and that's your budget.....you got a Walmart budget? Are you Section 8?
sidebar: you need to start taking some of your suggested side hustles and start hustling

 

[mailboxpimp]

Since you said you're doing videos, DO NOT get the machine with 8GB RAM. You will frustrate yourself. Standard today is 16GB. Depending on how intensive you're rendering is, you might want 32GB and place more emphasis on your GPU. I would go no less than 4GB VRAM for your GPU. The more the better.

Appreciate that... the draw back for the intel based mac mini is most people add an external video card. That cost a few $$$.

I know i need 32 to 64 gigs of memory for whstever i do.

 

[4 Dimensional]

Brand new, looks like you're on Budget for a MacBook Air.
There are plenty of decent gaming laptops available though.

I was just thinking a gaming laptop. I bought one earlier this year for about $1700. It’s an Acer. It’s the perfect type of overkill on resources I need.

I mostly convert uncompressed Blu-ray using Handbrake, so I can to that in 20 minutes now.

The only draw back is the sound sucks for music and it’s bulky, but none of that is important to me.

 

[praetor]

8GB with the M2 is not nearly as limiting as it is on a PC. If you run out of ram, the OS will use some of the storage. Since the storage is also fast this won't be a huge problem. There are youtube videos demonstrating that you'd have to do some crazy and extreme stuff for the mac mini's 8gb of ram to be a problem.



If there are specific programs you need, make sure they support macOS first. Otherwise you might consider the intel mac. You'll easily be able to run windows on it and upgrade it as well, though it will be slower.

 

[sammyjax]

$700 -$750

Oh well that's simple

Use the 750 to go buy you a pistol and a mask so you can rob somebody for a computer that'll do what you need

 

[CPT Callamity]

I was just thinking a gaming laptop. I bought one earlier this year for about $1700. It’s an Acer. It’s the perfect type of overkill on resources I need.

I mostly convert uncompressed Blu-ray using Handbrake, so I can to that in 20 minutes now.

The only draw back is the sound sucks for music and it’s bulky, but none of that is important to me.

You can always connect some external speakers to it to overcome the shitty audio. Gaming laptops continue to get better and more affordable so I would just go with one of those. Plus, the GPUs are strong enough to do rendering and editing work.

 

[mcguyver]

Not trying to be funny pimpin..... but you got hundreds of side hustle threads..... and that's your budget.....you got a Walmart budget? Are you Section 8?
sidebar: you need to start taking some of your suggested side hustles and start hustling

LMFAO

 

[mailboxpimp]

Oh well that's simple

Use the 750 to go buy you a pistol and a mask so you can rob somebody for a computer that'll do what you need

Word... post ya address... ill be on my way

 

[CrucialOne]

Not trying to be funny, but it may come out that way. Your budget does not fit your reality. Either spend more money or stop dreaming. Apple has some products that will work for you, but your a few hundred short with that budget.

Are you familiar with Raspberry Pi? Raspberry Pi Starter Kit.

 

[mailboxpimp]

The guy explained a lot of shit to me & Q2

Not trying to be funny, but it may come out that way. Your budget does not fit your reality. Either spend more money or stop dreaming. Apple has some products that will work for you, but your a few hundred short with that budget.

Are you familiar with Raspberry Pi? Raspberry Pi Starter Kit.

Basically what you said. I gotta bump up to @ least $1500 for a refurbished studio & im gonna apply for their business account. The macmini is a better look w/ the m2 pro chip & 32 gigs of ram.

 

[mailboxpimp]

I was just thinking a gaming laptop. I bought one earlier this year for about $1700. It’s an Acer. It’s the perfect type of overkill on resources I need.

I mostly convert uncompressed Blu-ray using Handbrake, so I can to that in 20 minutes now.

The only draw back is the sound sucks for music and it’s bulky, but none of that is important to me.

I need the sound i listen to a lot of music.

 

[bkqns718]

Secondhand/refurb pc from microcenter with buffed up specs can get you what you want......macs are overrated as fuck for business IMO

Also facebook marketplace is a great resource..... a lot of people who getting out of crypto sell a lot of shit there

 

[lightbright]

Not trying to be funny, but it may come out that way. Your budget does not fit your reality. Either spend more money or stop dreaming. Apple has some products that will work for you, but your a few hundred short with that budget.

Are you familiar with Raspberry Pi? Raspberry Pi Starter Kit.

I was waiting for this..... and now he's talking bout fucking refurbished shit..... dude has finally outted himself.... always playing like he got loot.... I said a couple of years ago.... how da fuck you always got so many fucking money-making schemes..... yet have all the time to spend on the net damn near broke...... none of those hundreds schemes work for you?


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[D24OHA]

Secondhand/refurb pc from microcenter with buffed up specs can get you what you want......macs are overrated as fuck for business IMO

Also facebook marketplace is a great resource..... a lot of people who getting out of crypto sell a lot of shit there

My laptop was made in June 2019, I got it in April 2021, it was damn near $2800 new, I paid $1100 from Microcenter......

shit is still nice, It's dated but can still play most new games on medium settings with 1080P 30-60fps...

I'm definitely checking there first when I'm back on the scene for a laptop.

 

[mailboxpimp]

IMO, you may need to bump that to over $800. If not, then you’re going to hit that spec wall where you get just enough resources.

But you’re thinking about a MAC so that’s out my scope.

Im gonna give me $1600

 

[4 Dimensional]

Im gonna give me $1600

That should definitely get you what you’re looking for.

 

[mailboxpimp]

That should definitely get you what you’re looking for.

being cheap will only cost me in the end.

 

[mailboxpimp]

I was waiting for this..... and now he's talking bout fucking refurbished shit..... dude has finally outted himself.... always playing like he got loot.... I said a couple of years ago.... how da fuck you always got so many fucking money-making schemes..... yet have all the time to spend on the net damn near broke...... none of those hundreds schemes work for you?


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having money & good credit doesnt avail me to spend a bunch of money on shit that I can buy used. I didn't buy new pc's every last one has been used. Im cheap as fuk. if it being scratched or dented saves me a few hundred , run it! you mad you not me. you mad you stuck in Faggotville & you live alone.

my money-making side hustles is finding money-making side-hustles & posting them & teaching / showing you how to do them OR get started! Ya faggot ass cant post 1 thread where I said Im actually doing the side hustle I post about!
Posting the side hustles definitely pays off.

the most you could teach us is how to be a faggot.
You mean you couldnt wait to come here & like a jealous bitch that nobody wants to fuck as if you are in faggotville with dj, mc giver,& dr. truth having a blast in ya mothers basement.

Its more than 150 side hustle threads now. 150 different ways Ive provided a way for someone to be inspired & or encouraged to find a way to make money outside of the box..... what do you contribute you bonus box having faggot

contribute NOTHING of any significance here... if you dont think im right... lets let the board decide
just like in every other aspect of ya dick in the booty ass faggot ass life you'll loose.

 

[mailboxpimp]

8GB with the M2 is not nearly as limiting as it is on a PC. If you run out of ram, the OS will use some of the storage. Since the storage is also fast this won't be a huge problem. There are youtube videos demonstrating that you'd have to do some crazy and extreme stuff for the mac mini's 8gb of ram to be a problem.



If there are specific programs you need, make sure they support macOS first. Otherwise you might consider the intel mac. You'll easily be able to run windows on it and upgrade it as well, though it will be slower.

this is what my main issue is.... the majority of programs I like to use are windows based & dont or wont run well on the new mac's I can get an intel based macmini with 64gigs of ram. it wil lbe slower but faster than what I have now. Ive just out grown it's use.

 

[EPDC]

I bought the M1 Mac Mini (16gb version) a few years ago and mostly do video work on it and that thing is a beast. Handles all my footage like a champ, never slows down and exports fast as fuck. Can't imagine how fast the M2 and M2 Pro chips are. My M1 Mac is fire.

 

[mailboxpimp]

I bought the M1 Mac Mini (16gb version) a few years ago and mostly do video work on it and that thing is a beast. Handles all my footage like a champ, never slows down and exports fast as fuck. Can't imagine how fast the M2 and M2 Pro chips are. My M1 Mac is fire.

it seems like you would need more than 16 gigs tho... I know the chip makes a huge difference but in terms of longevity/ future proofing... 32 gigs would be best.. yes


also... the ticket for a used mini w the m2 chip cost what a base studio cost damn near.

 

[EPDC]

it seems like you would need more than 16 gigs tho... I know the chip makes a huge difference but in terms of longevity/ future proofing... 32 gigs would be best.. yes

Negative.

My windows pc I used prior had 32gbs. When I exported a 45 minute clip/video on Premiere from my PC, it took damn near three or four hours.

When I got my Mac Mini, the same sequence in Premiere exported in under five minutes.

A 16gb M1 Mac Mini machine will smoke a 32gb and even 64gb Windows machine.

 

[mailboxpimp]

Secondhand/refurb pc from microcenter with buffed up specs can get you what you want......macs are overrated as fuck for business IMO

Also facebook marketplace is a great resource..... a lot of people who getting out of crypto sell a lot of shit there

thanks alot... I didnt know micro center did that. I really love the user interface & how shit looks. Its super easy to use. I dnt fuk wit the phones.