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    Suitable Graphics Card??

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Kwacker, Jul 14, 2008.

  1. Kwacker

    Kwacker Newbie

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    Hey,

    Hope someone can help me. I need a Microsoft DirectX 9 capable graphics card with at least 64MB of VRAM.

    I'm not too familiar with it so was hoping someone could recommend one?

    I've been looking towards buying a laptop with an FX360M card or differnet one with a nVidia Quadro NVS 135M card.

    Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
     
    Kwacker, Jul 14, 2008
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    what do you REALLY need (or want)?

    Do you want to be able to run vista's aero? Games? Tell us what you REALLY want and we will tell you what you need.
     
    masterchef341, Jul 14, 2008
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  3. Kwacker

    Kwacker Newbie

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    I'm going to be using Abobe CS3.3 Web design software and the 3D features in Adobe Photoshoop CS3 need a graphics card with those basic requirements. Also I would like to have more than just the minimum.
    I wont really be doing any gaming.
     
    Kwacker, Jul 14, 2008
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    ronkotus Notebook Evangelist

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  5. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Your best bet would be to get a lower-end Quadro, or GeForce card, and get a higher-end processor, and lots of ram, because Photoshop is very processor-intensive.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Jul 14, 2008
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    basskiddanny Notebook Evangelist

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    Photoshop CS3 doesn't currently make use of the graphics card so it wouldn't help there really.

    Photoshop CS4 will support 64-bit architecture and will utilize the GPU to do things quicker. I'm sure it will run okay with integrated graphics though but will just be more similar to CS3 is now.
     
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  7. Kwacker

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    Thanks for the replys.

    The sticky was useful.
     
    Kwacker, Jul 15, 2008
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