Mac vs Pc (video editing)

Kevohh

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well im wondering wether i should get an imac or a pc for a new computer. this computer will be used for video editing and very very minor gaming (mw2 once a week)

Mac Specs:
http://prntscr.com/27fkts
PC Specs:
http://prntscr.com/27fg0m

So the things im wondering about each is which one will be better for what i am doing (editing videos in adobe after effects cs6) also will I be limited on plugins and/programs because its a mac? (cracked plugins/programs) thanks so much and also is the 16 gb gonna matter if what i have open is skype, google chrome(5 tabs), after effects, recording software for xbox, and maybe even screen sharing over skype? thanks so much :)
 
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depending on the program, if it can gpu acceleration, the computer with the better gpu will perform faster.
Windows 7 is a clean look if you keep your desktop clean, or you can just install mac os
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-install-mac-os-x-on-a-pc-without-using-a-mac/

but if that is toomuch of a hassle, a mac with a i7 would meet the standards of what you want :)
pc hands down, stronger GPU and CPU
the mac has a laptop GPU where the pc has a proper GPU.
if you compare everything, the PC has 100% better specs, i would pick that PC build over the Mac for the best bang for buck and video editing
also the mac has a i5, the pc has a i7, so it will be twice as fast on video rendering then the i5 because of hyper threading
 


What this guy said preety much.
 


thanks so much for the quick response! i accidentally put an i5 in that picture my bad. heres the updated version http://prntscr.com/27fkts . i know the pc has better specs but idk its just the feeling of a mac its just such a clean feel. could you give me some comparisions in certian categories between the two?
render times
amount of programs runnign smooth at once


also would i be able to get all the same cracked programs and plugins with the mac or not?
 
depending on the program, if it can gpu acceleration, the computer with the better gpu will perform faster.
Windows 7 is a clean look if you keep your desktop clean, or you can just install mac os
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-install-mac-os-x-on-a-pc-without-using-a-mac/

but if that is toomuch of a hassle, a mac with a i7 would meet the standards of what you want :)
 
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