[MacDV] Do I need a new video card?

[rgb at ellerbach.com]

Max out the RAM first. You'll see benefits across the board. After that
you might consider a new graphics card but you also may see that all the
perceived problems you have now simply go away with the extra RAM. I have
my dual G4 at 2GB RAM.

Rich

On Tue, January 3, 2006 11:49 am, Thaddeus Camp said:
> I apologize for the basic nature of this question - but here it goes:
> what exactly does a video card do and what benefits could I expect
> (if any) in primarily FCP (secondarily iPhoto, and Photoshop) by
> getting a better video card?
>
> I am primarily trying to get better performance out of FCP and trying
> to decide where to put my money - RAM or improved video card. In
> anticipation of the answer "both," which would you prioritize given
> that funds are limited?
>
> My set up is Dual 1.8 G5, relatively low amount of RAM at 512meg, 2
> external fw drive, and the stock GeForce FX 5200 driving a 17" Apple
> Studio Display and a 17" Samtron CRT.
>
> I imagine myself to have a somewhat decent system but FCP still
> stutters when editing at "Safe RT" and medium playback quality; I
> would like to improve FCP performance and just learn what I can
> expect from getting a better video card.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Thad
>
>
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