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paulhcp
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2012/02/24 12:02:36 (permalink)

separate video card?

Is it necessary to buy a separate video card with a new DAW build? If I do not plan on much video work.

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    larrymcg
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    Re:separate video card? 2012/02/24 14:36:37 (permalink)
    I would think not.  I've never used anything but the video built into the mobo.
    Gamers love them but games place high demands on video and the high-end cards provide hardware acceleration for the games.
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    jcschild
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    Re:separate video card? 2012/02/24 15:12:33 (permalink)
    depends on the plug ins you want to use Nebula likes to have a good nVidia, Waves needs strong open GL there are others of course. try it first before you add one..


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    Jim Roseberry
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    Re:separate video card? 2012/02/28 10:22:34 (permalink)
    Is it necessary to buy a separate video card with a new DAW build? If I do not plan on much video work.

     
    FWIW, You can add a nice passive cooled HD5450 for $40. 

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