GPU Selection for AE CS3 ?

[Walter Soyka]

[Andy Joseph] “What type of GPU will you recommend for AE CS3.”

The GPU makes no difference to After Effects. AE renders on the CPU.

There are a few third-party effects that are able to render on the GPU, and it seems performance often scales with price.

Premiere Pro (in CS5 and CS5.5) is GPU-accelerated. If you’re thinking about upgrading and you’re a Premiere user, check out the list of supported cards [link].

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[Andy Joseph]

No, as of now i do not work on premiere at all. Just suggest me a straight on solution for after effects. Which card ?

[Michael Szalapski]

Straight solution was already given to you: it doesn’t matter. AE does not render on the graphic card.

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[Andy Joseph]

So how will i get an output without a card ? I don’t have an on-board graphics.

[Michael Szalapski]

If you can see something on your computer screen, you have an onboard graphics card. If you’re in the process of building your computer, just pick a card. Any of the ones you suggested should do.
Check this page [link] out for more information on what AE requires.

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[Andy Joseph]

Thank you Michael & Walter for your fast replies & support.

Regards
Andy