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I currently have an M.2 SSD (512GB) and a 4TB HDD. Due to the high volume of content I need to process, I am looking to upgrade to an 8TB HDD, but I am not sure which brand/model would be best for video editing. Any suggestions? More broadly, is it efficient to have OS/programmes on the SSD...

Would you recommend an M.2 SSD over the classic SATA?

I am looking for some advice on a high-end custom PC build, which I plan to order either this month or early in January. 1. Budget / Price Range: NZ$4,000-$4,500 (hardware in New Zealand is rather more expensive than in the US). 2. What will it be used for: Video editing/rendering, playing...

I am in the process of buying a new PC, and I intend to make it as silent as possible (the fans on my current PC drive me mad). So, I would like to know which components will reduce noise. In particular, I would like to request advice on: 1. HDDs 2. Coolers 3. Tower Cases 4. PSUs Thank you.

Hello, I am looking at purchasing a new PC with a GTX1080, and I have noticed that there are a lot of different options for the same card: 1. Different brands (ASUS, Gigabyte, EVGA, etc) 2. Different versions within brands (ASUS Founders vs STRIX, EVGA Superclocked vs FTW, etc). So, my big...

Let us say NZ$4,300. Though I do prefer to have a company build the computer (as it comes with a warranty and I do not trust myself to build a PC from scratch).

Hello. :) I am looking to purchase a high-end desktop PC that will deliver peak performance well into the foreseeable future. My main objectives are as follows: Run a 5K monitor smoothly. Record 1080p footage of video games on max graphics settings Video editing of significantly...