128mb video card enough?

[AndryDVD]

I'm new to capturing video on my computer...have previously always done it on a DVD recorder.

I just bought a new Dell Dimension 8400 3.2 ghz computer for video editing.

Is this video card enough for video editing? Should I upgrade and to what should I upgrade (where to buy too)....Thanks a bunch!!

128MB PCI Express™ x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon™ X300 SE

If you have more time to help me:

I have 1gb ram, 160gb hard drive (250 external) Is this also enough for video editing. What would you upgrade?

Thanks again.

[glockjs]

looks like you have more than enough puter power. vid editing really doesnt depend on your GPU alot has to do with cpu. your setup is more than fine

[tipstir]

You're okay for video, HDD wise but I would get an larger internal HDD either Serial ATA or Ultra ATA 133. I have 300GB for DVR. I use Radeon Video and Pinnacle PCTV Pro Stereo Audio/Video Capture Card. Oh yes make sure you have plenty of fans in your PC case. As you start to doing your recordings the Video / Capture cards do get hot even if they have their own fans.

Check your DELL and see if there is a case intake fan air in ---->
I know they have case out take fans <----- air out ----->
If you got space for two large 92mm fans buy them you'll need it!