Video Editing - Just wanted some feedback from serious videographers

[Maz]

I bought a laptop from PCS in 2013 and thought I had got the bees knees. Here it is and I wondered what other serious videographers would have to say about it. Thanks.

Intel Core i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-3840QM
16 GB Samsung 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 Memory (4 x 4GB)
Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M - 4.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX 11
1TB SERIAL ATA II 2.5" Hard Drive with 8MB CACHE (5400rpm)
6 x Blueray Writer, 8 x DVD +-R/+-RW & Cyberlink Software
Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo
Standard Thermal Paste for Sufficient Cooling
Intel 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio + SPDIF/MIC/Headphone Jack
GIGABIT LNAN & WIRELESS INTEL N135 802.11N (150Mbps) + BLUETOOTH
3 x USB 3.0 Ports + 1 x USB 2.0 Port as Standard
1 x 1394a FIREWIRE PORT

Could all you experts out there tell me if there is anything better I could have for serious video editing? Many thanks.

I can tell you now that my biggest problem at the moment is the software I use - Pinnacle 15. I like it - don't get me wrong - but it is not very stable and crashes now and again, usually if I edit too quickly and don't wait a little before going on to the next think.

Any advice from you would be brilliant!
Thanks

 

[keynes]

Are you looking at purchasing a new laptop? Do you have a budget?

 

[Maz]

Hi, Money isn't really an object. I don't really understand computers so when I bought this one I simply chose what I thought was the best of every component. Just wondered if any of these components can now be bettered. Thanks.

 

[keynes]

Hi, Money isn't really an object. I don't really understand computers so when I bought this one I simply chose what I thought was the best of every component. Just wondered if any of these components can now be bettered. Thanks.

Without a specific budget it is difficult to come up with a suggestion. I am still unsure on whether you mean upgrading the existing laptop or getting a new one.