Stupid Quick Question About Video Cards

[Murray M]

I've searched on this forum and haven't found a good answer:

Is it worth it to invest the extra money in a premium video card, like the 4870, if I NEVER game, and only use the MP for FCP video (DVCPRO HD 1080P) and somewhat reasonable PS work (300mb images)?

What are the benefits?

[DoFoT9]

hmm no real benefits if you arent gaming tbh. i believe some photoshop elements can use the GPU to compute, but dont quote me on that.

what res screen do you run? and what card do you have now?

[Murray M]

what res screen do you run? and what card do you have now?

Thanks

I'm running a NEC 2690 (1920 x 1200) off of a MBP. I'm gonna purchase a 2010 MP if they ever come out (and doing my homework ahead of time).

[DoFoT9]

Thanks

I'm running a NEC 2690 (1920 x 1200) off of a MBP. I'm gonna purchase a 2010 MP if they ever come out (and doing my homework ahead of time).

ah ok. i think that the default GPU that comes with the MP will be fine for your needs. it will be updated no doubt with the 2010 MP updates :)

[Hellhammer]

ah ok. i think that the default GPU that comes with the MP will be fine for your needs. it will be updated no doubt with the 2010 MP updates :)

Yeah, it'll be fine. Save the money towards RAM.

I thought you went to sleep 1.5 hours ago! :eek:

[Murray M]

ah ok. i think that the default GPU that comes with the MP will be fine for your needs. it will be updated no doubt with the 2010 MP updates :)

thanks

[DoFoT9]

Yeah, it'll be fine. Save the money towards RAM.

I thought you went to sleep 1.5 hours ago! :eek:

yup the RAM will be what the OP is after especially with FCP/PS etc.

yea so did i... couldnt sleep so checked MR. sleep time NOW. ahh