GTX 1050 Vs GTX 960m For 4k Laptop Vidoe Editing - Linus Tech Tips

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Whats the better laptop for video editing?

http://store.hp.com/us/en/ConfigureView?catalogId=10051&langId=-1&storeId=10151&urlLangId=&catEntryId=1553154&quantity=1

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232930&cm_re=asus_zenbook_4k-_-34-232-930-_-Product

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either are fine for video editing

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The one with more VRAM. 

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3 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

The one with more VRAM. 

both 2GB

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Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

both 2GB

Exactly! 

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4 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

The one with more VRAM. 

How important is VRAM when video editing?

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The HP Omen you linked is a 17", while the zenbook is 15.6". Do you want a larger screen?

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Just now, Colexd said:

The HP Omen you linked is a 17", while the zenbook is 15.6". Do you want a larger screen?

I could go either way

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Just now, PCPartPickerPro9171787 said:

How important is VRAM when video editing?

You have to store the data somewhere, otherwise you'll start placing it in RAM or pagefile.

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Just now, ARikozuM said:

You have to store the data somewhere, otherwise you'll start placing it in RAM or pagefile.

Would it be worth spending an extra $90 for 2 more GB of VRAM?

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Just now, PCPartPickerPro9171787 said:

Would it be worth spending an extra $90 for 2 more GB of VRAM?

Depends on how much the increase is (is it to a 1050 Ti?), but I'd say yes.

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Also, the zenbook has 512GB SSD while you have an option to choose between HDD, SSD, or a combination of both.

1 hour ago, ARikozuM said:

Depends on how much the increase is (is it to a 1050 Ti?), but I'd say yes.

its only to a 1050 but with 4GB vram, the 1050ti would cost another $100 on top of that.

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Just now, ARikozuM said:

Depends on how much the increase is (is it to a 1050 Ti?), but I'd say yes.

+$90 for GTX 1050 with 4GB VRAM

+$190 for GTX 1050ti with 4GB VRAM

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Just now, PCPartPickerPro9171787 said:

+$90 for GTX 1050 with 4GB VRAM

+$190 for GTX 1050ti with 4GB VRAM

Up to you. Is this your mobile or full-time workstation? Are you a student? 

If you're just a student, I'd take the 2GB for now. If you're getting paid, I'd go with the 1050 Ti.

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1 minute ago, Colexd said:

its only to a 1050 but with 4GB vram, the 1050ti would cost another $100 on top of that.

My understanding was that the ti model was only 10-20% better anyway 

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The Laptops are both very good. I would recommend the ASUS for nice 2560x1440 video rendering and portability. But if you want 4GB of VRAM, go with the HP. DRAM is actually more powerful on editing. So I suggest the ASUS for Price Per Performance.

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Just now, ThatTechKid said:

The Laptops are both very good. I would recommend the ASUS for nice 1920x1080 video rendering and portability. But if you want 4GB of VRAM, go with the HP. DRAM is actually more powerful on editing. So I suggest the ASUS for Price Per Performance.

My understanding was that GPU is also important for video editing and that HP has a GTX 1050 compared to the GTX 960m,

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12 minutes ago, PCPartPickerPro9171787 said:

My understanding was that GPU is also important for video editing and that HP has a GTX 1050 compared to the GTX 960m,

Depends on what modules you use. @nerdslayer1 and @AlwaysFSX might know more.

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In Sony Vegas, GPU video editing is very iffy and does not work sometimes. Especially when rendering with GPU. 

"May your frame rates be high and your temperatures low"

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I remember the 960M being about as good as a 750 Ti. I'd go for the 1050, but the better question is what video editor are you using?

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1 hour ago, ARikozuM said:

Depends on what modules you use. @nerdslayer1 and @AlwaysFSX might know more.

I haven't the slightest idea past "vram iz gud"

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The 1050 will be better, with task regarding cuda acceleration

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9 hours ago, PCPartPickerPro9171787 said:

My understanding was that GPU is also important for video editing and that HP has a GTX 1050 compared to the GTX 960m,

I also did some more research. You should get 16GB of DRAM and a GTX 1050 4GB for the HP. You need to get the best stuff you can get so the laptop will last you 3-5 years before upgrade. It barely makes a difference in performance with the GTX 1050 4GB and the 1050 Ti for rendering. But if you want as much power you want, go with the 1050 Ti instead. Here is a link for it. You should also get the 4K display if you plan on gaming too. http://store.hp.com/us/en/ConfigureView?catalogId=10051&langId=-1&storeId=10151&urlLangId=&catEntryId=1553154&quantity=1

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