Graphics card

Bodger15 · 04-07-2008, 12:54 PM

Graphics card
Using Windows Vista Home Premium my subscores are quite good except for my graphics at only 2.2. I want to edit HD video using ulead Videostudio 11.5 can anyone recommend a decent Graphics card to cope with this.
Many thanks.........

MarkE19 · 04-07-2008, 4:13 PM

Graphics cards have very little to do with editing, all the work is done by the CPU. So basically just get a GPU that can handle the native resolution of your monitor and that will then be able to handle the editing.

Mark.

**senu** · 04-07-2008, 4:44 PM

That is correct in broad terms
However some Video editing software ( Like Avid Liquid) do use graphics cards (GPU) for rendering FX, but generally more Ram and a Decent Processor are more of the norm for better performance
Pinnacle Studio (Ver 10 and above) too takes advantage of a better graphics cards ( especially for background rendering) but this is an optional feature which can be turned off
AFAIK Ulead VS does not specify anything above its minimum Specifications
A decent card is essential for Playback with software like Power DVD ultra for BD or even AVCDH discs though

Bodger15 · 04-07-2008, 5:09 PM

My processor scores 4.7 and Ram 4.6 so what in layman's terms do I need for HD editing with my ulead programme

**senu** · 04-07-2008, 5:23 PM

Simply what it says on the box or better
Im not sure the specific performance scores ( like you use for games) matters as much as a well set up system with minimal background programs running, a non fragmented HDD ect

Bodger15 · 04-07-2008, 7:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkE19

Graphics cards have very little to do with editing, all the work is done by the CPU. So basically just get a GPU that can handle the native resolution of your monitor and that will then be able to handle the editing.

Mark.

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Thanks for this advice, I know what a CPU is but what on earth is a GPU........