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Mac Pro – Multiple Video Cards
Hello All,
I’m about to transition from a Windows PC running Vegas, to a Mac Pro and FCP. I know that the X1900 is the preferred choice over the 7300 GT, but has anyone had any experience with multiple 7300’s? Would a 2nd, 3rd or 4th GPU even be used by FCP or Motion? For only $50 more than an X1900, I can add 2 additional 7300’s to my Mac Pro, but if they won’t be used, then the X1900 remains the logical choice.
Thanks!
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4 Replies
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Forget about it… Spend your money on an X1900 and your time learning FCP.
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Hi Tyrone,
I think the same than David. Pick the 1900.
Two 7300 will allow you to connect four screens (you need so?) but I think you may loose performance running all the GPU based software (Motion, Fxplugins,.).
My best wishes for David and for you for the 2008.
rafaelPPC G5 2x2Gh 4GbRAM/BlackMagic SD/PMBP 17″Core2Duo 4GbRAM
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When we bought our Intels, the only option was the 7300. We stupidly bought the “4x graphics performance” which turned out to be four of the stupid cards instead of a four-times speed improvement with a single card. Our mistake, Apple’s marketing is not transparent, we were fools and I will never let our IT purchasing guy forget this.
But, hey, I can drive 8 (count ’em, dudes, EIGHT!) Apple Cinema 30″ displays form my one machine.
bogiesan
This is my standard sigfile so do not take it personally: “For crying out loud, read the freakin’ manual.”
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Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it!
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