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Adding a second video card
I’m currently running with a Quadro4000 in my MacPro serving as both my GPU and GUI for two displays (a 20-inch viewsonic via DVI and a 30-inch HP via display port). I’m thinking I’d like to get a second graphics card to offload the display tasks rather than having the Quadro do it all.
Currently my Quadro is in lane 1, lane 2 is empty, lane 3 is a decklink HD extreme, and lane 4 is an eSata card.
Two questions:
If I do end up getting a second graphics card, is it better to have the Quadro4000 solely as a GPU in lane one or lane two?
Whichever lane it needs to go in, that only leaves one slot available for an additional graphics card. Any recommendations for a single-wide card for those displays? I’m having a difficult time finding a contender.
Thanks!
Beau Leland
Editor, Oklahoma CityMacPro 3.33GHz 6-Core
Mac OS Mountain Lion
Premiere Pro 6.0.2
32MB RAM
Quadro4000 Graphics Card
Decklink HD Extreme Output -
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Premiere will only recognize one GPU as will, I assume, After Effects.
With that said, it seems like you should pop over to the Adobe forums or use Adobe support for a question like this. My assumption is that Adobe apps would recognize something in lane 1.
If you want a quality GPU card that is designed to drive multiple monitors then take a look at Matrox. https://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/graphics_cards/p_series/p690lppciex1/ wouldn’t be bad. It uses a break out cable to two DVI. You may want to consider a displayport to DVI adapter cable as well so you’re driving both via DVI.
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