Is my graphics card up to the job?
Is my graphics card up to the job?
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Hi,
I need to upgrade my software (to Adobe InDesign CS5 from CS3) and am now looking into the options. Adobe has recommended a 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card.
Having looked at the system information of my graphics card on my laptop, I see it is an NVIDIA graphics card (version 83.13), but don't know what the following means.
Graphics card information
Processor: Quadro NVS 110M
Video BIOS: 5.72.22.21.FC
IRQ: 16
Bus: PCI Express x16
Memory: 256MB (64MB dedicated)
ForceWare version: 83.13
TV encoder type: NVIDIA Integrated
I don't know much about graphics cards so was wondering if the above is 16-bit (1280x800 display is available), and if it would be adequate to run a package such as Adobe CS5, or would I need to get/install a new one (if that's possible)?
Many thanks,
Sam
I need to upgrade my software (to Adobe InDesign CS5 from CS3) and am now looking into the options. Adobe has recommended a 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card.
Having looked at the system information of my graphics card on my laptop, I see it is an NVIDIA graphics card (version 83.13), but don't know what the following means.
Graphics card information
Processor: Quadro NVS 110M
Video BIOS: 5.72.22.21.FC
IRQ: 16
Bus: PCI Express x16
Memory: 256MB (64MB dedicated)
ForceWare version: 83.13
TV encoder type: NVIDIA Integrated
I don't know much about graphics cards so was wondering if the above is 16-bit (1280x800 display is available), and if it would be adequate to run a package such as Adobe CS5, or would I need to get/install a new one (if that's possible)?
Many thanks,
Sam
RE: Is my graphics card up to the job?
should be ok
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RE: Is my graphics card up to the job?
Th Easiest way to to check this, is just go to the Display Settings and look at that resolutions you have available. I'm sure one of them is 1280 x 800.
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RE: Is my graphics card up to the job?
If I'm being realistic tho.....most laptops will find CS5 an effort...but not necessarily in the display, more in the actual processing of the image files themselves.
To get the best out of CS5 you need a fast multicore processor and lots of ram. Thats not to say CS5 won't function on a laptop, it's just I couldn't be doing with that many cups of tea's ..waiting, get it..
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RE: Is my graphics card up to the job?
I've taken the decision to buy a desktop instead. I've finally managed to spec it out, but wanted to check if the graphics card, 1GB Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 460 Graphics Card, supports extended worktop, and if the follwoing spec would do a good job of running CS5? There are so many variables (for instance, is it worth paying £90 more for the video card below or just get the 1GB ATI Radeo HD 5770 for £90 less; does it make much of a difference getting Windows 7 Premium rather than Ultimate, and are the RAM and processor good matches with my needs, i.e. primarily InDesign CS5 and fairly intensive graphics use).
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 880 (3.06GHz, 8MB)
8192MB (4x2GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory
1GB Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 460 Graphics Card
1TB Serial ATA (7200RPM) Hard Drive
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit- English
20"W HD MONITOR
Many thanks for any help with this,
Sam
RE: Is my graphics card up to the job?
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RE: Is my graphics card up to the job?
I know I've used Remote Desktop for audio editing, mainly. Soemtimes it works fine, but I've had times it drove me batty - somehow the audio qualities suffering over the network. But when it works good, it works great.
My brother does a log with graphics - for high-end video games at his job, and does some work at home as well. He's used the remote desktop function for rendering purposes in applications such as 3D Max.
RE: Is my graphics card up to the job?
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RE: Is my graphics card up to the job?
The GTX 460 1gig is a very powerful grafix card indeed and although not optimized for CS5 (as far as I am aware) should function well.
Infact the 3D generating power of this Nvidia card would certainly be overkill in most areas of it's performance and the cheaper ATI card would do just as well but make sure the open GL support is there (you would need to research the card and it's abilities)
Maybe I'm a cheapskate but the much lower production volume of a workstation class graphics card means they cost much more than there gaming card equivelent (often the cards are very similar indeed but run a different bios optimization)
Martin
On wings like angels whispers sweet
my heart it feels a broken beat
Touched soul and hurt lay wounded deep
Brown eyes are lost afar and sleep