Rendering Time

[Ukraine Arsenal]

Hey guys,
I was wondering what spec on a computer/laptop improves rendering time for your videos? Like is it RAM or Data available etc? Help would be appreciated
Thanks
PP

Not sure why everyone is screaming RAM, but RAM is not the biggest factor when you are rendering. It plays a role when you are editing alot more then when you are rendering. As for the hardware to buy for quick rendering its mostly your CPU. So buying a hyper threaded i7 will definitely pay off. Some applications are able to use the GPU while rendering as well. Like in my case i run SLI GTX 670 and when i allow Premiere to render with GPU it about cuts the time in half vs only CPU. If you are planning on rendering hours of full 1080p HD video id recommend I7 mixed with some serious GPU. But if you only render like 10min per day of 1080P video that you can easily settle for lower grade specs.

 

[KBsVlog]

If you can render with CUDA it renders must faster.
What is CUDA? I have no idea. But my computer has it, and it renders like 10x faster with that option turned on

Doesnt interfere with quality? What software do you use?

 

[Switchbox]

Doesnt interfere with quality? What software do you use?

Can't say I've spotted any differences.
I use Sony Vegas Pro 12

 

[User_26183]

Lots of RAM, a hyperthreaded i7 and a powerful graphics card should do the trick...I love my Titan but you would be absolutely fine with a 680 or 780

 

[SkampyyGaming]

I have a quad core i7 Mac mini with 16gb ram and it copes just fine with after effects

 

[KBsVlog]

I have a quad core i7 Mac mini with 16gb ram and it copes just fine with after effects

Must be nice.

 

[karlsanada10]

As of now, don't go for the HD 7xxx and Rx series by AMD. These recent cards don't work well with Sony Vegas Pro. My render times was faster with my old HD 6950 than my 280X now.>.> Might switch to Premiere Pro to check but that editor makes me dizzy.