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Optimizing Your Computer For Video Editing
Start With the Latest System
System Requirements Older PCs and Rendering Upgrading Your PC The two important components that you can upgrade is the processor and RAM. Check whether you could get a faster processor without having to change the motherboard. The same goes to RAM, if you're using an older computer, chances are that it supports SD RAM which may not be sold among the newer products. Usually used computer dealers would have such parts or you can buy it online.
Storage space is another important consideration. Video takes up ample space in the hard disk. either you get a separate hard disk to store video files or clear out unused files to free some hard disk space. Onboard Video Display Cards If you have a display card built into your motherboard, then you may want want to consider a standalone card. A built=in card siphons off RAM from the main system and this slows down the computer processing power. Also don't forget to upgrade your video card driver when such upgrades are available. Using Auto Update feature with Win XP or visit the manufacturer's site to check out the latest drivers for your video display card. Reminder Ideally, you should use your computer for video editing only to ensure peak performance. This is not always possible. You would need your computer for other tasks as well. While, it does no harm for you to undertake word processing or even photo editing, you must avoid CPU-intensive tasks like gaming. As far as possible, avoid using your computer to surf the Internet where viruses, spyware, malware, adware worms and the such are waiting to infiltrate into your system and wreak havoc. If you must use your computer for Internet surfing, install a good anti-virus program which provides daily updates.
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Most of them come with with a CPU speed of 2GHz and above RAM of 256-512MB and
Video RAM of 64 to 128 MB, hard disk of more than 80G spinning at a minimum of
7200 rpm, ready for the demands of digital video processing. All you have to do is install a video capture card and you can get going. 
The shortcoming of an older PC comes to the fore during rendering. also referred to as the make movie process. It is the final step in the video editing workflow, where the video, audio, effects, transitions etc are combined into a single video clip. If your editing is nothing more than cuts chances are that an older PC could handle the rendering However, if you have included cool transitions, 3-D effects, titles and the such, don't be surprised if your PC stalls in the middle of the rendering process. Know the limits of your computer's processing power and assign tasks accordingly.