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You can snag an extra 10% off graphics cards on e-commerce sites when you use your JPMorgan Chase card here:

Wouldn't that be pretty sweet for an RX 6800$3667?

nimbleeagle42 said:I'm starting to see lines appearing on the screen along with some slight stuttering. My GPU is just the Intel HD Graphics.

I think I'll try moving things around.

Does anyone have a recommendation for another graphics card?

Thanks.

Best,

You might need to be a bit more specific—which exact Intel processor are you running? I noticed you mentioned HD instead of Ultra HD, so I assume we aren't dealing with anything too recent.

Your best bets would likely be an AMD Radeon RX 550 or perhaps a Nvidia Quadro P400 (though that one is quite a bit weaker than a GT 1030, and definitely lags behind the RX 550 when it comes to gaming).

Honestly, it doesn't matter much which brand you pick among those three; as I mentioned before, just go with whichever one is the cheapest.

nimbleeagle42 said:Hey everyone.
I have an AMD Radeon RX 460 graphics card. While I was using my computer, the screen just went black and there's been no signal on the monitor since. I'm assuming the graphics card finally kicked the bucket. Once I pulled the card out, the Integrated GPU on the motherboard started working again, so I'm pretty sure the issue lies specifically with the dedicated card.

Could anyone tell me if there's any chance the fault actually lies with the PCIe slot on the motherboard instead? I'd love to avoid buying a new card if it's just a faulty slot, though I wonder if that's even a realistic possibility.

I've also been browsing for potential replacements, and the ZOTAC Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 with 2 GB GDDR5 caught my eye.
Does anyone here have hands-on experience with this specific model, and would it be a solid choice considering my PC is mostly used for web browsing, YouTube, and watching movies? The current Integrated GPU isn't quite performing as well for those tasks as my old RX 460 did.

Thanks in advance for the help.
Andrew

In what way is it performing worse? Which Integrated GPU are we talking about here?

I actually own a different GT 1030 with passive cooling, and it works perfectly fine; if you aren't planning on gaming, I'd suggest grabbing the cheapest one you can find—ideally a passive one—just make sure it has GDDR5 memory.

Have you thought about trying to move the AMD Radeon RX 460 to a different slot just to test it out?

If you're looking for decent 3D Metal performance, the Mac Mini might feel a bit underwhelming, though I noticed it actually holds its own against an RX 580 (!) when running at 1080p. That being said, I have my doubts about how smoothly it would handle 4K workloads. Just look at how this architectural software performs on the M1:




My main priority is having a solid 4K monitor, preferably one with a dedicated sRGB mode.

Since Apple isn't really pushing those older iMac models anymore, we can pretty much count on new ones arriving soon. Honestly, if there's any way to be patient, wouldn't it make more sense to wait rather than dropping a fortune on these "ancient" machines that are still overpriced? They just don't seem to have much of a future.

wiredotter14 said:We don't actually know what the specific use case is. For all we know, an M1 Mac Mini might be plenty, and it’ll likely have better longevity with Photoshop and similar apps down the road—plus it costs way less.

P.S. The Mac Pro is insanely expensive. It isn't some budget alternative to an iMac for a comparable setup; sure, you get a higher ceiling for performance, but you pay a massive premium for it.

True, the Mac Pro is quite pricey, and in either scenario, you're still going to need a monitor. My top pick would be:

https://www.nabava.net/monitori/asus...ivot-106831021

If getting everything together with an M1 Mac Mini ends up being too much for the budget, then maybe consider this one:

https://www.nabava.net/monitori/asus...ps-32-98478771

Or perhaps just wait for the M1 iMac... that should be arriving very soon, shouldn't it?

He mentioned he's on the lookout for a Mac.

The Vega 56 is surprisingly capable when you're diving into video editing, though it was never exactly top-tier hardware, was it? As for the Xeon w 8 C, it performs roughly on par with a Ryzen 2700 x. Daaaleko, which means it’s a far cry from being labeled a "really powerful PC." ☕ $16000 🤦

I'm honestly not sure why the Mac Pro isn't more readily available here in the States; having access to one would be a real step up, but I haven't looked into what the price tags actually look like.

Alexander Moore67 said:The unit is rated at 500W Bronze, so maybe take a closer look at the specs...

Actually, the Dell model is rated for 550W, so perhaps you should double-check those details yourself.😉

https://gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/9/a/4/09...e583572c1b.pdf

wiredotter14 said:👍👍
A 650W unit should be perfectly fine for those builds, whereas 500W is cutting it a bit too close, isn't it? You'd essentially be banking on the power supply being high-end enough to handle running at its maximum capacity, which isn't always a safe bet.

Having a B550 motherboard isn't a bad thing at all either. If you find yourself needing more CPU muscle down the road, you could always swap in a 5900X. Even though it's an OEM model, I imagine it would perform just fine.

You also have the option to pop in another 2x16GB of RAM right away.

I sent him a private message about it; the HP OMEN uses a B450 microATX board with only two RAM slots, though it already comes with 32 GB installed. This one seems like the better deal since it's cheaper and doesn't include an HDD, which is actually a plus because he's planning on buying a larger drive anyway. Plus, since he'll have to open the case to install the new hard drive, I honestly worry he might not feel comfortable doing it himself.

That said, the listing mentions 550W, but I wouldn't let that be a dealbreaker. I personally run an overclocked 1600X (95W) paired with an RX 580 on a 550W power supply, and everything works without any issues.

wiredotter14 said:The other specs aren't the issue. It's that 27" 5K screen. Regardless of whether you think it makes sense or not, it's pretty unique, which makes finding a desktop with "similar power" a tough call. As far as I know, it's a top-tier display—I don't know much about monitors, especially the high-end stuff, so I have no idea what else would offer comparable image quality.

But the point wasn't really about the screen, it was about the overall performance of the machine. That display is unique because of its non-standard resolution and the fact that it's baked right into an all-in-one chassis, mostly because Apple always seems determined to do things their own way, whether it's practical or not. If we look at brands like Asus, Eizo, or NEC, they actually have screens that are arguably better. Personally, I can't even see the pixels on a 40" 4K TV, and while 5K does offer a bit more real estate, everything ends up looking so tiny; doesn't that raise the question of how Win text scaling will actually behave in the specific apps being used?

wiredotter14 said:The real question is which monitor actually matches the quality you get on an iMac, or if there's even a decent alternative out there.
You're kind of drifting off-topic here; better to just start a new thread.

Since we're talking about a 27" 5K setup, I don't think we're really getting into territory that's a waste of time. 😉 Most of the other specs should be pretty straightforward to match up.

Raymond Hill said:Didn't want to start a whole new thread, hope this spot works.

Apple iMac Pro 27"
Retina 5K CTO, 8-core Intel Xeon w 3.2
3.2GHz/64GB/1TB SSD/Radeon Pro
Vega 56 8GB HBM2/US KB

Look at this beast. It's basically a high-end workstation meant for heavy-duty pro graphics work.

The price tag over at Best Buy is $16000.

Is there any way to snag a similarly beefy setup without getting totally ripped off?

Appreciate the help.

You can find similar power everywhere, though even with the current pricing on graphics cards, it's hard to find anything else that carries the Apple name...😁

@Daniel Robinson59/">@@Daniel Robinson59: Honestly, that graphics card is going to be a massive bottleneck, especially when you start diving into video editing. You've got an overkill processor there, but it doesn't really matter how new it is if the GPU can't keep up—won't you just end up feeling that lag anyway?

Daniel Robinson59 said:No, I'm actually from Austria...

Ah, damn it.

Daniel Robinson59 was saying something like this:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/product...z-1802099.html

Honestly, you probably don't even need those high-end, "expensive" processors for what you're doing, and having 64GB of RAM isn't strictly necessary either.

I’d say the real sweet spot is sticking with 32GB paired with either a Ryzen 3700 x or a 3800X.

Are you planning on buying your gear here in the States, or somewhere else?

Daniel Robinson59 said:Man, that’s just not right...

I'm working in Premiere, and I am in desperate need of a new rig because my current setup simply cannot handle 4K video editing without me wasting hours upon hours just sitting there waiting around...
I don't really feel like dropping a massive amount of cash on a high-end graphics card, especially since I don't play games on my PC—I stick to my PS5...

Does having a powerful GPU in Premiere Pro help specifically with rendering speeds, or does it also affect things like playback smoothness and general responsiveness? Because if it's strictly about the final render, maybe it isn't such a huge deal for me, since I assume a beefy enough processor could probably handle most of that heavy lifting at a decent pace, right?

A good graphics card takes a lot of the pressure off your CPU when you're dealing with effects, image manipulations, playback, and rendering. If you're just doing basic cuts, the GPU barely breaks a sweat. However, for 4K work, a GPU is absolutely essential because the CPU will start to choke once you add even a few necessary effects. So, it's not necessarily that you need the most expensive card on the market unless you're stacking tons of effects on a single track; what matters more is having enough VRAM to process those 4K frames effectively.

What kind of system are you running at the moment? What's your current GPU and CPU combo? Since some of the folks here are pretty savvy at spotting a good deal, maybe they can suggest a pre-built PC that fits your budget, given that you mentioned needing an entirely new machine. As a general rule of thumb, 6GB of VRAM should be plenty for Premiere. Something like an RTX 1660 Super would actually be a pretty solid choice if you can find a reasonable price on it compared to buying everything separately.

Daniel Robinson59 said:Is there actually any AMD card out there right now with 8GB of VRAM that would perform well enough for video editing?

Not really, unless you want to feel like you've been completely ripped off... but before we go down that road, we should probably figure out exactly which software you're planning to run.

It sounds like a solid deal, though I personally wouldn't touch anything with less than 8GB of VRAM when you're doing heavy post-production work. I suspect the price they mentioned included sales tax, especially since they complained about the extra cost—I think they were mentioning they're part of a public institution, which often complicates those things. Honestly, I might have just had a momentary brain lapse and swapped an 8 for a 3 in my head since the numbers look so similar. It’s also quite possible the price was actually $2,800 if they went with the budget-friendly Inno3D model. If I manage to track down the specifics, I'll be sure to let everyone know, even if this thread has gone a bit quiet lately 😬. Regardless, paying over $600 wouldn't have been a reasonable price at all.

Alexander Moore67 said:It has honestly never once dipped below that level, has it? $1000 Maybe around here, an RTX 2060 is just considered standard equipment?

I’ve just picked up an Inno3D RTX 2080 SUPER TWIN X2 OC. Is there anything quite like that feeling of unboxing a brand-new piece of hardware, knowing you're about to see your frame rates climb?
Retail Sifra: INO-N208S2-08D6X1180 - $2130 2.12.2019.

I’m looking at this one MSI Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 VENTUS SUPER OC, featuring 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with clock speeds hitting 1785MHz and 14000MHz. It runs on a PCI-E 3.0 x16 interface and comes equipped with three DisplayPorts and an HDMI port, all cooled by that torx 2 x Cooler setup in a double-slot design with a backplate included. Since it's listed as Retail Sifra, does anyone have thoughts on how this performs compared to other high-end cards?
Retail Sifra: RTX_2070_SUPER_VENTUS_OC - $1445 8.11.2019.

I’ve recently come across a single Gainward GF RTX 2060 Phoenix GS with 6GB of VRAM. Has anyone here had much experience with this specific model lately?
Retail Sifra: gai-2060-pgs-6g - $1000 26.7.2019.

What on earth? An organization actually pulled the trigger on a card based on my recommendation, though I can't get my hands on the specific invoice right now. They were giving me such a hard time about the cost, too—asking if there wasn't some kind of AMD option better suited for video editing or post-production since they felt the RTX 2060 Super was just a bit too steep for their budget. It's funny how things work out, because back when the RX580 was sitting around the $150 mark, nobody seemed to think twice about it, didn't they?$600 I honestly think they wouldn't even consider an offer of $450, let alone agree to anything close to that. I’m absolutely certain it was an Inno3D card, though I’d probably be cutting off my own hand if I claimed to have a perfect memory of exactly which model it was. $767 I have to admit, I was actually a bit surprised that the price wasn't higher than I expected... but after putting it through its paces, it turns out the performance gap isn't nearly as large as I thought it would be when compared to the RX580, especially once you start running heavy video post-production software. Is it really worth the extra investment if the results are so similar?

Back at the end of 2019, I picked up my 2019 RTX 2060 for less than $833, probably right around $230, which felt pretty standard for the time.