DaVinci Resolve 16

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Release Date	2004-01-01
Developer	Blackmagic Design
Publisher	Blackmagic Design

Non-linear editing system originally developed by Da Vinci Systems. Although the latest versions are fully featured for video editing it's still better known by its original capabilities in color correction and grading. Blackmagic distributes both a free and paid version of the software. The cost for the paid version of DaVinci Resolve is $299 (as of 2018).

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Genre

Video Editor

Characteristics

Animation, Audio Mastering, Audio Mixing, Chroma Key (a.k.a. Green Screen), Colour Grading, Colouring, Creative, Filters, Layers, Multicam Editing, Non-Linear Editing, Particle Effects, Recording Software, Rendering, Stabilization, Transition

Specs for Minimal levels of performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.

Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling DaVinci Resolve 16.

Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.

Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$1240 to US$1590, accessories included.

The following Systems meet the minimal system requirements set by DaVinci Resolve 16's developers. So it should run, but you might experience slowdowns when working with larger, heavier files.

Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.

• #1, Stationary Computers ($1450 - $1650)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$90019% cheaper than usual
  ~$1540 with accessories

  This Gaming PC might not include the most impressive graphics card, but it will unlock quite a few avenues with creative programs and a few games. It combines t... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h6e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 128 GB (~2.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$893.2 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:58:20, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #2, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$83028% cheaper than usual
  ~$1440 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a pretty good graphics card and ships with enough memory to handle most tasks out there. You could last quite a while on this configuration... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h4e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$821.74 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:53:56, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #3, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$68027% cheaper than usual
  ~$1240 with accessories

  This Gaming PC might not be the most powerful out there, but it's quite cost-effective for the price and is capable of handling a few demanding Triple-A Games i... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h2e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$678.83 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:34:29, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #4, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$790;
  ~$1390 with accessories

  This Gaming PC offers a compelling balance of power for the price and is capable of handling quite a few demanding Triple-A Games right off the bat... Read More about the i5090-5183GRY-PCA

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 7.570 kg

  detailed info

  US$786.02 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:56:04, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #2, Stationary Computers ($1450 - $1650)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$930;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a pretty serious graphics card, but with CPU on board and starting RAM, it is better suited as a gaming rig than a creative workstation... Read More about the i5090-di5090_sb_h7e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$928.93 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 04:06:56, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #4, Stationary Computers ($1450 - $1650)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$86027% cheaper than usual
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This Gaming PC is capable of delivering rich gaming experiences for a relatively low price and is capable of handling quite a few demanding Triple-A Games in th... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h24e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$857.47 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:39:02, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #6, Stationary Computers ($1450 - $1650)

  

  Dell XPS Tower Special Edition from US$860;
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This stronger-than average desktop PC is meant to handle video games and creative tasks at a relatively affordable price. It offers detailed documentation cover... Read More about the dxps8930se_f_h13e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 35.60 x 38.65 cm

  Weight: 10.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$857.47 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 04:02:06, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #8, Stationary Computers ($1450 - $1650)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$860;
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This Gaming PC might not be the most powerful out there, but it's quite cost-effective for the price and is capable of handling a few demanding Triple-A Games i... Read More about the i5090-di5090_sb_h1e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$857.47 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 04:08:22, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #9, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  MSI Infinite S 8 Small Form Factor Gaming PC from US$790;
  ~$1389 with accessories

  MSI has been designing compact gaming PC for a while and so far has been pretty good at not sacrificing upgradability too much in the process. So if your needs... Read More about the 8RA-001CA

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 16

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 12.80 x 34.80 x 24.40 cm

  Weight: 8.401 kg

  detailed info

  US$785.31 from Canada Computers (New) as of 2020-05-23 05:53:47, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Canada Computers site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

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