Graphics Card vs Other components at DVinfo.net

John E Harris · July 31st, 2006, 06:47 AM

In terms of video editing, which is more important, a high end graphics card or a decent processor and a lot of RAM. I'm getting a new PC soon and want to know which area to prioritise first. Thanks,

John

John Britt · July 31st, 2006, 07:22 AM

A decent processor and at least a gig of RAM is the higher priority. I wouldn't worry too much about your graphics card unless you plan on using After Effects a lot and need to be able to preview a lot of effects work on the fly. But even then, you'd still want to prioritize (money-wise) the CPU and RAM. Most video editing simply doesn't rely much on your graphics card.

For example, I have two PCs that I edit on. And the one with faster CPU and more memory always trumps the one with the better graphics card.

John E Harris · July 31st, 2006, 09:52 AM

Thanks, that's what I was planning anyway. My plan is to buy an AMD64 Dual core 3800+ maybe 4000+ and to have 3-4GB RAM.

Dale Guthormsen · August 2nd, 2006, 10:46 PM

John,

I agree with Jon's post. I run two computers one pentium 4 with a higher end graphics card and the other with a lowish end gaming card but dual core athalon 64 processor. For ordinary tasks the pentium 4 is a bit faster, but for video editing the dual core runs far more flawlessly and more real time previes without rendering.

July 31st, 2006, 06:47 AM	#1
John E Harris New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 12	Graphics Card vs Other components In terms of video editing, which is more important, a high end graphics card or a decent processor and a lot of RAM. I'm getting a new PC soon and want to know which area to prioritise first. Thanks, John

August 2nd, 2006, 10:46 PM	#4
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	comparison John, I agree with Jon's post. I run two computers one pentium 4 with a higher end graphics card and the other with a lowish end gaming card but dual core athalon 64 processor. For ordinary tasks the pentium 4 is a bit faster, but for video editing the dual core runs far more flawlessly and more real time previes without rendering. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

July 31st, 2006, 07:22 AM	#2
John Britt Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 621	A decent processor and at least a gig of RAM is the higher priority. I wouldn't worry too much about your graphics card unless you plan on using After Effects a lot and need to be able to preview a lot of effects work on the fly. But even then, you'd still want to prioritize (money-wise) the CPU and RAM. Most video editing simply doesn't rely much on your graphics card. For example, I have two PCs that I edit on. And the one with faster CPU and more memory always trumps the one with the better graphics card.

July 31st, 2006, 09:52 AM	#3
John E Harris New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 12	Thanks, that's what I was planning anyway. My plan is to buy an AMD64 Dual core 3800+ maybe 4000+ and to have 3-4GB RAM.