Video Editing is basic nowadays, and every other tech geek wants to do it and become excel in it. However, the choices of Hardware depends upon the user’s budget, and to attain maximum performance; you have to splash the cash. But if you are looking for an average build that will do the trick for your average quality video editing, then we have a list of Hardware that can easily fit your tight budget.

First of all, we are excluding MAC systems as they already have its exclusive video editing program Final Cut Pro which is already recommended in high specs Mac systems for 4k editing. Meanwhile, Adobe Premiere Pro is also functional on the Operating system, but still, if you can run Final Cut Pro easily, then maybe you would not choose Premiere Pro at all.

So let’s start with the official system requirements of Adobe Premiere Pro, which gives you a slight idea to know more about the configuration needed.

Premiere Pro minimum system requirements

• CPU: Intel 6th Gen or newer CPU – or AMD equivalent
• OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1803 or later
• RAM: 8GB of system memory
• GPU: 2GB of GPU video memory
• Storage: 8 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (will not install on removable flash storage) + Additional high-speed drive for media
• Resolution: 1280 x 800
• Sound Card: ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model
• Network: 1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only)

Premiere Pro recommended system requirements

• CPU: Intel 7th Gen or newer CPU – or AMD equivalent
• OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later
• RAM: 16GB of system memory for HD media / 32GB for 4K media or higher
• GPU: 4GB of GPU video memory
• Storage: Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache + Additional high-speed drive(s) for media
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or greater
• Sound Card: ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model
• Network: 10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow

Source: No Film School

Best Graphics Card

• Nvidia  Geforce GTX 1060 

• AMD RX5500 XT

• Nvidia GTX 1650 Mini ITX

• Nvidia Geforce GT 1030 OC

• Nvidia Geforce 1050 TI

Best Processor

• AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

• Intel Core i5 9600K

• AMD Ryzen 5 3600

• Intel Core I7 4790 

• Intel Core I7 4770

• AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Now both graphics cards and Processors are very crucial for a better video editing performance. But to max out the performance, you should add a low capacity SSD to install your program and run on it. On top of it, a proper cooling system will do the trick to keep your pc cool and maintaining the temperature to restrain the load on it.