1. Creator / YouTube Starter
- recyclingRefurbished or upgraded Mac/PC
- speedFast SSD so Premiere/Resolve open fast
- hdGreat for 1080p and light 4K content
- upgradeAffordable path to pro editing, upgradeable later
Collection: Best Computers for Video Editing
🎬 Best Computers for Video Editing
High-performance edit workstations for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, YouTube content, and multi-cam projects — built and supported locally by DC Computers in San Diego, with new and refurbished options.
Video Editing Workstation Build Paths
2. 4K Editor / Wedding / Corporate
- boltModern CPU + capable GPU
- folder_openSeparate drive for active video projects
- monitorRoom for dual displays and audio I/O
- videocamPerfect for San Diego videographers and agencies
3. Color / Resolve / Heavy Projects
- paletteStronger GPU for grading and Fusion
- storageMultiple fast drives for media, cache, and exports
- desktop_windowsExpandable tower for more storage
- groupsIdeal for studios that need local support
Built for Real-World Video Workflows
Video editors today work with way more than 1080p. You're cutting 4K, 6K, or 8K footage, working from SSDs, color grading, adding motion graphics, and exporting for clients or social — sometimes all in the same project. That means your computer needs fast CPU and GPU performance, plenty of storage throughput, and stability so your timeline doesn't choke right before delivery.
DC Computers builds edit systems that match how you shoot and edit: run-and-gun YouTubers, wedding videographers, agency editors, creators working in Premiere or Resolve, and studios that need reliable local support. We can also start you on a refurbished or upgraded Mac/PC if you're budget-conscious but still want smooth 4K editing.
Recommended Hardware for Video Editing
CPU (Processor)
- settings_suggestModern NLEs use the CPU heavily for decoding, effects, and background tasks.
- speedA strong, current CPU helps with smoother timelines and faster exports.
- video_fileWe'll match the CPU to the formats you're editing (H.264 / H.265 / BRAW / ProRes).
GPU (Graphics)
- paletteDaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro both benefit from a capable GPU — especially for color grading, GPU effects, and modern codecs.
- 3d_rotationIf you do a lot of Resolve grading or Fusion, we can size the GPU up.
- monitorWe can also configure for dual displays or a reference monitor for color.
Memory (RAM)
- appsVideo apps and browsers together can eat a lot of memory.
- starWe'll size RAM so you can keep your NLE, assets, and background renders open without slowdowns.
- upgradeBecause we build and refurbish in-store, we can upgrade memory later as your projects get heavier.
Storage
- rocket_launchFast NVMe SSDs make a big difference loading projects, scrubbing timelines, and generating previews.
- folderWe like to separate: 1) OS/Apps, 2) Active Projects, and 3) Archive/Backup.
- cloud_uploadWe can add bigger SSDs or HDDs for long-form and documentary editors.
Optimized for Popular Video Editing Software
We tune systems for the tools editors actually use:
- movieAdobe Premiere Pro – agency, YouTube, weddings, events
- paletteDaVinci Resolve – color grading, Fusion, finishing
- videocamFinal Cut Pro (Mac) – fast turnarounds, content creators
- animationAfter Effects support – motion graphics and titles
- video_libraryProxy / multi-cam workflows – for bigger shoots
Tell us your camera (Sony, Canon, DJI, Blackmagic) and delivery format, and we'll match the hardware to the codecs you're actually cutting.
Built & Supported by DC Computers in San Diego
Instead of guessing online which PC can handle 4K H.265, you can come into the shop and talk it through. We can also take your existing edit system and speed it up with SSDs, more RAM, or a better GPU — a great option for editors who aren't ready to buy a brand-new workstation.
- buildCustom video editing workstations
- recyclingRefurbished Macs and PCs for creators on a budget
- storageStorage planning for large media libraries
- monitorDual-monitor and color display setups
- verifiedLocal warranty, diagnostics, and upgrades
Video Editing Computer FAQ
Yes — if it's upgraded properly. A refurbished system from DC Computers with SSD and enough memory can handle 4K, especially if you use proxies or optimized media. We can set that up for you.
For Resolve and GPU-heavy Premiere workflows, a better GPU helps a lot — especially for color grading and effects. For simpler edits, we can balance the budget with a mid-tier GPU.
Yes. We can set up separate drives for media, cache, and exports, plus external or NAS storage for long-term projects.
We do. If you're in the Apple ecosystem (Final Cut Pro), we can help you pick or upgrade a Mac. If you want more GPU and storage flexibility for Premiere/Resolve, we can build you a Windows workstation.
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