[Jean-louis Coté]

Hi John,

If you have 2 video cards take one out. That’s what I did and the problem disappeared. But I think you have only one card. Here’s something you could always try, although it should not have an effect… try unplugging one monitor, maybe your card has trouble driving 2 large monitors. I have a ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with a Dell 24 inch and a Dell 19 inch and have no problem.

You should call Apple and complain because this problem is unreal and I have found no solution with 2 cards.

JL

[Jean-louis Coté]

Hi,

I think it’s a software issue and has nothing to do with the video card, but I am not an expert. Keep me posted on the results when you upgrade to OS 10.5.2.

Thanks,

JL

[Jean-louis Coté]

Hi,

I am fairly convinced that the problem is due to the second video card. If you take it out, your problems should disappear. I since returned my second video card to my Mac dealer so I can’t test it with the new OS 10.5.2 update. Have you updated to OS 10.5.2? I believe this was a major update that is supposed to fix some graphics errors. Maybe it fixes the FCP plug-ins issue. Let me know.

I can tell you I have posted this bug on a few boards and no one seems to have an answer to this weird issue.

Thanks, JL

[Jean-louis Coté]

Hi,

I just bought a 2.8 8 core Pro Mac and I’m having the same issue with some fxplug plugins displaying the “The effect “…” failed to render.”

My previous G5 dual 2.3 also had the same issue. I believe it has to do with having 2 video cards because when I took out one video card from my G5 to run only 2 monitors, I did not have these conflicts. I have not tried taking one of my ATI Radeon HD 2600 out on the Pro Mac yet, but I will later today.

I would find it surprising that it’s the video card not being powerful enough…

Very strange indeed… Anyone with an explanation?

JLC