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Posted on 09/03/09 9:09:04 PM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply  |
Graphics cards for CS4
I really need to upgrade my graphics card for CS4, plus I have decided to drive myself mad, having a go at 3D. Any suggestions for best value for money. Great performance and little cost.  _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 09/03/09 10:14:46 PM |
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cy98
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Re: Graphics cards for CS4
Do you read the Adobe PhotoShop users forum? If so you will see there are still mass problems with OpenGL and video cards/drivers. The Adobe site has recommended cards that work with CS4, but the posts indicate even if you get the recommended card it many not work perfectly on your computer, but at least a good place to start. I am sticking with CS3 for now. |
Posted on 13/03/09 7:37:05 PM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
Please.... doesn't anybody have an idea.  _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 13/03/09 11:42:01 PM |
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David Asch
Tech Support Posts: 1913 Reply  |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
My Mac has the nVidia 8800GT which works well enough. _________________ Leap and the net will appear |
Posted on 14/03/09 00:50:47 AM |
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steve hill
Brain Basher Posts: 228 Reply  |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600 GT 512MB with vista working fine |
Posted on 16/03/09 9:27:25 PM |
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Paul 2007 thru 2010
Lego Legend Posts: 361 Reply |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
I have an old Nvidia 7800GTX and it works flawlessly. |
Posted on 16/03/09 9:40:17 PM |
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wayne morton
Master Blender Posts: 97 Reply  |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
Nvidia 8800GT here and it works fantastically well. Very reasonably priced aswell. Do you have a Mac or a PC Vibeke? |
Posted on 16/03/09 9:47:12 PM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
Thanks, now that I have some idea I shall start looking at prices. We tend to pay more for things here. I'm on PC. _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 16/03/09 9:49:12 PM |
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wayne morton
Master Blender Posts: 97 Reply |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
Also forgot to ask how old your PC is? Reason i am asking is that older machines have an AGP slot on the motherboard and the newer machines have a PCI express slot for graphics cards. If its the older AGP type you won't be able to get a 8800GT Card because they only fit PCI express Mobo's. You can get them on the net for well under £100 now and it will run PS CS4 perfectly. Hope this helps Wayne |
Posted on 16/03/09 10:00:53 PM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
It's coming up for it's 3rd birthday. this might mean more to you, than it does to me.  _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 16/03/09 10:45:35 PM |
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wayne morton
Master Blender Posts: 97 Reply |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
Hi Vibeke, Looking at that you have a 16x pci express slot which will allow you to fit the Nvidia 8800GT, I also notice that it is a desktop system (by that i mean it is a base unit that sits under your monitor rather than a tower which sits at the side of your desk) The reason i am mentioning this is that desktop systems tend to have micro ATX motherboards rather than the full size ATX motherboards found in tower systems. Just be careful that when you have selected a card to purchase that you make sure it will fit inside the case. Alot of these new cards are pretty large so it would be wise to ask the retailer whether it will fit a micro ATX system. Dont hesitate to ask if you have any doubts. Never straight forward with PC's is it 
Wayne |
Posted on 16/03/09 11:36:07 PM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply |
Re: Graphics cards for CS4
Thanks, I'll look into it. I'd hate to get a card and then find it doesn't fit. _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |