Run pro tools on my system or build dedicated desktop system?

[dylanmitchell]

How is my system for pro tools? Windows 10 Pro 20H2, Intel i7-1185G7, Iris XE integrated graphics, 16.0 GB DDR4 3200, M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe sClass 35. System has good specs except for integrated graphics. Slow down when I enable the video engine and don't think it will run Media Composer.


If I build a dedicated system, I want it to be able to run Pro Tools and Media Composer with good performance for the next 2-3 years.


Thinking i7-11700K or i9-11900 3060 TI or 3070 or 3080.


Too basic, will 1660 Ti handle Media Composer?
i7-11700 processor
GTX 1660 Ti
16GB RAM
512 GB SSD


Good system?

i7-11700 processor
RTX 3060 Ti
16GB RAM
512 GB SSD



Overkill for PT and MC, don't plan to use Ultimate or Enterprise?
i9-11900
RTX 3070
16GB RAM or 32 GB RAM
512 GB SSD

[musicman691]

What's the cpu speed and how many cores? You don't give that.


Not knowing what else you use your existing system for I'd tend to go more towards a dedicated system. I have a separate Mac for doing Photoshop and internet stuff.