low resolution video editing pc

[Commander_Dork]

Just curious if anyone might have experience with editing 720-1080p video. And what would be the cheapest build I could do for a smooth experience editing 720p video and maybe 1080p it just needs to be a simple build nothing fancy something to get the job done and while it doesn't need to render the final job quickly I'd like to avoid lag when scrubbing through video. That's all that's needed. Perhaps a used laptop recommendation too? Ideally looking to spend under $200. I already have 16gbs of DDR4 2400mhz ram. Dyt it'd be fine to use an office PC with like a 7th gen i5 or i7? I have the budget for better but I'm not looking for anything crazy just something that'll work. 

 

[Commander_Dork]

Would an older like 6 or maybe quad core xeon work?

[Electronics Wizardy]

Most systems will edit 720p/1080p video fine, but depends on settings and program. 

 

For a laptop, something like a 8th gen laptop with a iGPU should be fine for most uses here. 

 

A desktop with a similar 7th/8th gen processor should be fine. 

[Commander_Dork]

mk I figured something like that. I use Davinci resolve for it. 

[jaslion]

17 minutes ago, Commander_Dork said:

mk I figured something like that. I use Davinci resolve for it. 

You can get a i5 8400/8500 dell,hp,... on ebay and it will be good enough

[SpookyCitrus]

14 minutes ago, Commander_Dork said:

mk I figured something like that. I use Davinci resolve for it. 

I'd base your build on at least something with the minimum system requirements davinci resolve recommends.