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Vegas Pro 11 – rendering AVC 1440x1080x12, should I buy a dedicated graphics card?
I want to render a video that is AVC 1440x1080x12. I want to render it using the Blu-ray 1440×1080-60i 8 Mbps. I currently am just using my built-in GPU on my motherboard.
I am using Vegas Pro 11 64-bit (Build 701). Would adding a dedicated graphic card improve rendering times if I’m trying to render AVC files? If so, what would you recommend?
I am still undecided on upgrading to Version 12 since 11 is working fine right now with the exception of the slow rendering times when doing AVC files. I’m trying to decide whether I should put my money toward a dedicated graphics card or upgrading to Version 12.
Mike Yoneda
High Angle Video
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I would say that if it is a GPU or the upgrade, rather than both, then going with the upgrade to version 12 is the safer bet. The proxy editing feature may save you more time than just the GPU. There were cases with version 11 where I needed to turn off the GPU to get around certain undesirable results. Many of these were video driver related and it got better over time. You also still have about a day to save $50 on the upgrade from Sony (during the month of October).
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I ended up buying Vegas Pro 12. I think I will also spring for a dedicated graphics card. Any suggestions?
Mike Yoneda
High Angle Video
Mililani, HI -
I have the Nvidia GTX 570. At the time Sony Vegas Pro only supported CUDA and that was why I went with Nvidia. The price has dropped down some and the drivers are more stable now that it has been out for a couple years. Whether you pick Nvidia or AMD, make sure you have a good power supply in the system. Most pre-built systems do not put in a good power supply to keep up with the GPU. I have an 800W gold series power supply. If you have a power supply that cannot keep up, then you will be plagued with errors that will be hard to track back. I think NVidia recommends a 550W supply for that card, but it also depends on how many internal devices you have also competing for power.
Basically continue to do some research, because upgrading one hardware component can lead to a domino effect that impacts the other components. That was the main reason I recommended the software upgrade over the GPU based on the impression I got with your budget.
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Hi Mark,
What is the exact brand and model for the graphics card that you are using right now? Are you happy with it? I just want one to be able to render AVC files since with the motherboard graphics, it’s very slow for AVC.
Mike Yoneda
High Angle Video
Mililani, HI -
EVGA 012-P3-1571-AR GeForce GTX 570 HD w/Display-Port (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I bought it in Feb 2011 and it died June 2012. Nvidia replaced the card for free, so I still have the same model.
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