Recent content by etchouta

The Quadro (and FirePro) line is the only line that can output @10 bit per channel (30 bit) as opposed to 8 bit per channel (24 bit) colour depth, which is what I am after for image processing/photography (has to be used in combination with compatible monitors). If there was a GTX card that...

Thanks everyone for the input! I think that I should stick to nvidia because of Photoshop and the cuda cores. I am pretty set on getting a Pro GPU in the near future (doens't have to be high-end one - minimal 3D rendering) for the colour depth. So basically I have to go with a set-up on which I...

I have read that you can run one of two GPUs that are installed by deactivating one of them while using the other, without having to physically swap the cards. When I decide go that way, I would probably swap every couple of days or even more often, so I can see physiucal swaps becoming a...

Thanks for the replies, The reason I went with the 590 is because I want to be able to run 3 monitors off one card in the future (7680x1440), and also have some PCI slots left open for other card types (might even consider a Pro GPU to add to the system eventually if I really need the 10-bit...

After much reading and thinking, I decided it might not be worth it to go with a Pro video card until I can afford high-end monitors that can do true 10-bit per channel through hardware. So here is what I have decided on: Display: 2x Dell U2711...

From what I read, if I want the 10-bit output, only the Quadro and FirePro can provide it, so it looks like I have no choice but to go with a professional-type card. Otherwise, I would go for something like the GTX470/570 suggestions...

Well, I have seen people running their machine with the ase open.... I know that some professional GPUs are close to 11.5 inches long, which I think is longer than the mobo and might be tough to fit in some mobo/case combinations...

Thanks guys, This looks like a decent set-up! It being quiet is not a necessity (flexible on that). Leaving the case open for me is not an option (lots of small fingers in the house where this computer is goign to be located). My budget is somewhat flexible, and as for SSDs, I think 256GB is a...

Hi, I am currenlty planning a new built and woud like some feedback/suggestions from the community. I like ot upgrade componenets every once in a while, so future compatibility is important. Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month or so Budget Range: $1,500 System Usage from Most...

Hi, I am currently deciding on a new build and it looks like I will have to go with a professional/workstation card (FirePro or Quadro) since I will be doing a lot of photo editing and will be needing 10-bit through viewport for a single (possibility of upgrading to dual) Dell U2711 set-up...