Video card

Snake91839 · 06-01-2007, 05:46 PM

I am in the process of building a computer that will act as a kind of server for my parents' house. When they say server, they just want a computer with a lot of storage that they can back everything up to. I have everything figured out until now, I am hesitant on a video card. I was going to put an Evga 7900GS (My favorite card) because my step-dad is into video editing and what not. I'm not sure if that is the best card for that, and was wondering if anyone else had any recommendations. My budget for the card is stiff at 150, but just any advice on a good card for video editing for him.

(By video editing, I don't mean 3d rendering)

Thanks for any help

fade2black2004 · 06-01-2007, 06:08 PM

idk much about video editing but as long as its not 3d rendering then he should be fine with a 7900GS

Law · 06-02-2007, 12:36 AM

If he's into some heavy stuff, an ATI All-In-Wonder would be nice.

joshd · 06-02-2007, 06:53 AM

Video editing doesn't really utilise the GPU. You'd be better off getting a cheap GPU and putting in some more ram.

khan008 · 06-02-2007, 10:03 AM

the 7900gs is fine

06-01-2007, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Snake91839 Super Techie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 362	Video card I am in the process of building a computer that will act as a kind of server for my parents' house. When they say server, they just want a computer with a lot of storage that they can back everything up to. I have everything figured out until now, I am hesitant on a video card. I was going to put an Evga 7900GS (My favorite card) because my step-dad is into video editing and what not. I'm not sure if that is the best card for that, and was wondering if anyone else had any recommendations. My budget for the card is stiff at 150, but just any advice on a good card for video editing for him. (By video editing, I don't mean 3d rendering) Thanks for any help __________________

06-01-2007, 06:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
fade2black2004 Console Gamer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,607	Re: Video card idk much about video editing but as long as its not 3d rendering then he should be fine with a 7900GS __________________ UFC LHW CHAMPION FORREST GRIFFIN = Pure MMA

06-02-2007, 12:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Law Wizard Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,171	Re: Video card If he's into some heavy stuff, an ATI All-In-Wonder would be nice. __________________

06-02-2007, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
joshd Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,135	Re: Video card Video editing doesn't really utilise the GPU. You'd be better off getting a cheap GPU and putting in some more ram. __________________ E4300 @ 3.2GHz, Tuniq Tower 120 2GB GeIL Ultra 2900Pro - 850/999 - 3DM06 - 12,086 Gigabyte DS3 rev3.3 Audigy 2 ZS + HD595

06-02-2007, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
khan008 Super Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Im not sure...HELP! Posts: 433	Re: Video card the 7900gs is fine __________________ Mobo:Asus Striker Extreme CPU:Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme Edition QX6800 Ram:Corsair 4GB DDR2 Dominator (4 x 1GB) GPU:2xEVGA GeForce 8800 GTX WaterCooled Sli HDD:2x Seagate Barracuda 750GB Optical:LiteOn Blu ray Sata DVD Writer Sound Card:Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro 7.1 Cooling:Swiftech Apex Ultra+ Watercooling Case:Thermaltake Tai-Chi SuperMidi Tower PSU:Enermax Galaxy 1000W

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