Quadro FX cards vs. the norm at DVinfo.net

Zack Helmintoller · September 28th, 2008, 12:31 AM

I know this has probably been asked a million times--in fact I know it has, because I searched for it and read through all the topics--but none seemed to answer my specific question.

I am getting ready to buy a Mac Pro, and was wondering if I should be looking into Nvidia's line of Quadro FX cards. Here's what I'm using:

-Final Cut Pro for the majority of my work.
-After Effects CS3 for compositing, which I use a good deal.
-Color for...color.

I know for a fact that AE takes a huge advantage of OpenGL, and (correct me if I'm wrong) Quadros are built for that.

On the other hand, I heard a rumor that Color favors ATI cards, which allows it to perform certain, while minor, functions that Nvidia cards cannot.

So, what do you think?

September 28th, 2008, 12:31 AM	#1
Zack Helmintoller New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 13	Quadro FX cards vs. the norm I know this has probably been asked a million times--in fact I know it has, because I searched for it and read through all the topics--but none seemed to answer my specific question. I am getting ready to buy a Mac Pro, and was wondering if I should be looking into Nvidia's line of Quadro FX cards. Here's what I'm using: -Final Cut Pro for the majority of my work. -After Effects CS3 for compositing, which I use a good deal. -Color for...color. I know for a fact that AE takes a huge advantage of OpenGL, and (correct me if I'm wrong) Quadros are built for that. On the other hand, I heard a rumor that Color favors ATI cards, which allows it to perform certain, while minor, functions that Nvidia cards cannot. So, what do you think?