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    Graphics Card for Video Editing?!?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Whacktissimo, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. Whacktissimo

    Whacktissimo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm quite sure that graphics cards affect primarily 3D rendering only (and I'm interested in video editing, not gaming). Is it okay for me to ignore graphics cards when looking for a notebook for video editing?
     
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    well it depends on what type of graphics you are doing. I would go for a dedicated video as it wont eat system ram, and no matter if you need it its still good practice. But that all depends on what needs and budget you have.
     
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    Ah...yes. I need a lot of help. I don't even know what dedicated video means. I guess it looks like I know even less than I thought I did.
     
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    can you be more specific about what you're doing and the progams you're doing it with?
     
    drumfu, Jul 26, 2006
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    Get something with at least 128 megs of graphic memory whether it be hardware or using the ram. I have a ATI Radeon Express 200M with 128 megs of memory that uses the ram and it works fine for advanced video editing with 3D rendering. (3D transitions, and green screen video)
     
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    Basically graphics cards with built-in RAM "dedicated" to video operation do not have to rely on system memory. They perform much better than ones that do have to borrow memory (integrated).

    Video editing primarily relies on the processor, but if you don't have enough system RAM running the program may be a lost cause. The graphics card basically plays second fiddle when doing this type of editing. I would still avoid an integrated card, but you don't need a graphics powerhouse.
     
    ttupa, Jul 26, 2006
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