Multiple GPU sockets and their implications with the OS

re: Multiple GPU sockets and their implications with the OS

Keith Combs — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:07:08 GMT

I personally don't need that much memory because I am not using the machine for anything that intensive. In fact, I am returning the multi GPU video card.

re: Multiple GPU sockets and their implications with the OS

Brian — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:09:55 GMT

I agree with Simon,

You only need more than 256MB on a graphics card for games - not even CAD programs use much gfx memory (usually).

re: Multiple GPU sockets and their implications with the OS

Simon — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:11:29 GMT

Why on earth would you need a graphics card with 1 gig memory for video editing?!?

The only applications that can use this much memory are games or CAD-stuff using 3D textures or LOTS (! LOTS !) 2D textures.

re: Multiple GPU sockets and their implications with the OS

TinMan — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:20:48 GMT

Whoa. I want YOUR job O.O

Why the hate for Nvidia? ;)

A simple $200 8800GT 512MB could slice through editing, and lay some waste to Crysis too. If you're looking for something with a little more muscle, maybe a 9800GTX would suit your needs. It's definitely a powerful card, gaming and off, though the 8800GT is no small contender. I really can't say much about ATI because I've stayed a safe distance away...

I hear if you stay too close for too long you start liking Macs. Be ye warned.

re: Multiple GPU sockets and their implications with the OS

garyk — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:06:02 GMT

i've used sapphire in the past and they were ok. right now i have an msi 9600gt w/512 and 1 24" lcd connected to it and an msi 9800gt w/1G and 2 lcds, 24" and 28". seems to work fine even though the only 2 drivers sets are a whql candidate and a beta.

but, so far no issues with vista x64 business.

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=N9800GT-T2D1G_OC&class=vga