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    Which video card for me?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by TPS, May 10, 2009.

  1. TPS

    TPS Notebook Enthusiast

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    I intend to do some video editing, just camcorder input for some "how to" DVDs we'll produce. Which video card is better for this use: 1) NVidia Quadro NVS 160M or 2) ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670?

    Thanks for the guidance.
     
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    Im pretty sure the 3670 is faster but dont quote me on it. Im sure someone else knows a bit better then me
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, the HD 3670 is twice as fast as the NVS 160M.
     
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    I made you a picture :D

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    The Quadro 160M is based on the Geforce 9300GS, I believe. The ATI Radeon 3670M is an overclocked version of the 3650, so it is, roughly, 2 times as powerful. That said, though, I don't think you need very much graphics power for video editing...
     
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    Thanks, everyone for the quick and knowledgeable responses -- which, if either, would be preferable for video editing?
     
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    I think the processor is more important but if you do serious photo and video editing take the professional gpu,Quadro 160M
     
    hgfdsa, May 10, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What software are you using? Some require more CPU power than GPU. For those that take advantage of OpenGL, the workstation card might actually be better (NVS 160M, but you might want to upgrade Quadro FX or FireGL). For DirectX, the more powerful card will work (HD 3670).
     
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    Here is a short list of the applications which are certified for the NVS line.
     
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    Which card would be best if I use Adobe products?

    Also, most likely I will get a Core 2 Duo, either 2.53 or 2.66.
     
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    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    I think getting a faster CPU will benefit you more than a upgrading the GPU.
     
    aznofazns, May 10, 2009
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