i wouldn't be buying a new PC, that's for sure. i would be upgrading. i know adding memory is the best way to see an increase in speed. from what little i know about PC hardware you're only as fast as your MB. i had just thought that someone would have a template/model for an ideal setup for someone getting into the genre (ie, you wouldn't recommend a monster rig for a newb, you'd have a much less powerful/expensive setup in mind for someone who doesn't need to do what the big boys do but also doesn't want to be held back by his PC).

alas, you calmed my fears, you said i'd be able to get by with what i have, which is all that i care about. so that means anything more than what i have will be gravy from this point out. i had heard Premiere Pro requires a monster rig in order to operate at all, so i wanted to make sure i'd at least be able to use it.

thanks.

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