Is 64GB of RAM for 4K Video Editing Enough? (HP Z840 Workstation RAM Upgrade).
In this video, RACERRRZ gives his breakdown of the HP Z840 Workstation’s 4K Video Editing Capability.
Are you looking for a Video Editing powerhouse does a combination of everything? Are you frustrated with laggy video Encoding/Decoding while working from home during COVID Lockdowns?
Maybe you are you looking to combine CAD/CAM/3D Animation/Video Editing work with some Gaming in down-time, all on one machine? The HP Z840 Workstations were built for top performance, flexibility, reliability, and affordability * (* affordable second-hand – pricy when new!).
Is this sounding like an advertisement? Do not worry, you are not being elegantly guided towards an affiliated link or product placement. This is a no strings attached* RAM Upgrade Guide (*hamstrings may have been pulled to get certain camera angles).
INDEX:
0:00 Intro – HP Z840 Workstation
0:19 Video Editing Problem Outline
0:47 Fan Shroud & RAM Removal
1:18 Load-Reduced VS Registered RAM
1:38 HP Z840 Memory DIMM Options (1CPU or 2 CPUs)
2:02 April 2022 RAM Module Pricing (Ebay Price Range)
2:34 New RAM Module
3:15 HP Z840 Memory Configuration
4:24 RAM Module Removal Tip #1
5:32 Computer Building Tip – Wear ____ ____
6:44 PCIe USB 3.1 Adapter
8:32 RAM Module Fitment Pro Tip
9:19 RAM Module New VS Old
9:52 Error Code Prevention – 5 red lights, 5 beep tones.
12:13 Boot Test - #1 to #4 (4829232)
13:30 HP Performance Advisor
13:55 4K Video Editing Check (VSDC PRO Video Editor + Future Video)
14:15 Cinebench R23 (CPU Overheating 78’C – Bailed Early)
14:53 4K Video Editing / RAM Upgrade Justification (VSDC PRO Video Editor on Future Video; Note from Future – MAX RAM Used 135GB!)
For interest – ECC Server RAM Pricing Ranges per Module (32 & 64 GB only, USD, EBAY, April 2022):
Registered:
$150 - $200 32GB PC4-17000R (2133MHz)
$400 - $600 64GB PC4-17000R (2133MHz)
$120 - $200 32GB PC4-19200R (2400MHz)
$450 - $600 64GB PC4-19200R (2400MHz) (Rare)
$180 - $270 32GB PC4-21300R (2666MHz)
$230 - $350 64GB PC4-21300R (2666MHz)
Load-Reduced:
$90 - $150 32GB PC4-17000L (2133MHz)
$400 - $600 64GB PC4-17000L (2133MHz)
$150 - $200 32GB PC4-19200L (2400MHz)
$450 - $600 64GB PC4-19200L (2400MHz)
$340 - $450 32GB PC4-21300L (2666MHz) (Rare)
$520 - $650 64GB PC4-21300L (2666MHz) (Rare)
Before HP Workstations, RACERRRZ endorsed top-end gaming systems (like an Intel i7 or Ryzen 7 on a ROG Motherboard with flashy RGB lighting). Once RACERRRZ found the raw power of the HP Z840 Workstation, gaming systems were left wanting.
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