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#1 2013-02-27 04:01:49

pollarda
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Optimal Computer System ...

I'm looking at building a system to handle large panos both flat and spherical 180s.  How much benefit would I get for getting a fast graphics card?  (I'm looking at a high performance video card that is used for rendering for Autocad, Photoshop etc. but it is expensive -- like $700.)  There clearly isn't much use in having a card like this if it doens't make much difference.

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#2 2013-02-27 09:36:19

UK Pano
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Re: Optimal Computer System ...

Run a search on the forum as this is a regular discussion point.  Synopsis is that it is RAM on the card that is most beneficial if my memory is correct.


Canon 400D / Canon 24-105mm L / Sigma 8mm f3.5 FE / Sigma 10-20mm / Sigma 70-300mm / NN3 & R1 / PS CS2 / LR3 / Enfuse

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#3 2013-02-27 10:07:30

HansKeesom
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Re: Optimal Computer System ...

GPU is only usefull for editing and even that can be done without. I would invest in fast CPU, lots of memory, PCI-SSD's etc. first.
Buying a expensive GPU is only for upgrading a machine that can't be upgraded otherwise. And if you do, APP and APG only use single GPU, but it will the GB's on the card thankfully.


Regards,  Hans Keesom
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