Need help with professional graphics cards?

Actually AMD's Stream is a similar technology to Nvidia's CUDA, but it's not as widely supported so I agree, go with an Nvidia card unless you're looking at a big disparity in the card models.

For video/image editing the regular GeForce/Radeon consumer cards are fine, provided you get to the $100 and higher mark. The GeForce GT 440 and higher models have enough CUDA processors to make a difference, the GT430 and below do not.

Some people don't consider the low-end Quadro and FirePro models under $200 worth it, because the boost in specialized programs that utilize certified drivers isn't enough to offset the lower overall performance, especially in gaming. They swear by sticking with consumer cards until you get to pro models in the $500 and higher price range ("real" professional cards).

For CS5 and Final Cut Pro there might not be any advantage to using low-end pro cards. But in Maya, 3D Studio Max or AutoCad, you'd see a difference.

Currently, Nvidia's most affordable pro card is the Quadro 600 for about $160:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8...

AMD has even cheaper entry-level models, like the FirePro V3800, while the V4800 is priced about even with the Quadro 600.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8...

For CS5 and Final Cut pro you can still use a Gaming Card.

A professional graphics card would be the Nvidia Quadro Series. But its really meant for 3D rendering and Physics calculations. If you are planning on rendering 3D into final Cut pro go for the Nvidia Quadro series, if you aren't then go for a Nvidia 570, 580, 590.

I suggest nvidia because CUDA can be used to help rendering go much faster and smoother, which isn't available in ATI.

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Well, for CS5 just check Adobe's official system requirements, including tested and recommended graphics cards - and then make sure you healthily exceed the spec