@Albert-Tatlock

Hi

I would suggest you get the following (in general terms) which willl provide some future proofing.

• Intel processor with integrated GPU, preferably at least a generation 10 or later eg i5-10xxx or i7-10xxx. 
   
• A Nvidia RTX 20xx series GPU minimum, if funds allow, a RTX30xx series - this will do the majority of any hardware acceleration. when required.
   
• 16Gb of RAM minimum
   
• 512GB minimum SSD drive for Windows and programs, and a second hard drive, or SSD if funds allow, at least 2TB as a working disc.
  
  Working with external USB drives can be done, however you may have to make some changes in the programs settings to optimise performance.
   
• Windows 11
   
• A laptop that allows for both integrated Intel and Nvidia GPU's to be used together - sometimes called Hybrid mode.
  
  Do note the only manufacturer who advertise this feature is Lenovo, other manufacturers and suppliers I contacted, when looking for a new laptop, were unable to confirm if this was possible or asked the question 'Why would you want to do this?' I did not pursue the 'questioners' further.
   

Things to avoid:

1. AMD processor based systems.
    
2. A laptop with a 15" screen - this is too small for video editing comfortably, I find 17" to be more comfortable see the specs in my signature.
    
3. Notebook style laptops - heavy CPU and GPU use can generate a lot of heat which needs dissipating.

HTH

John EB
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