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Which graphics card for a power user...sort of
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<blockquote data-quote="TeeWebb" data-source="post: 977565" data-attributes="member: 139448"><p>Hey All,</p><p></p><p>Kinda hijack, but I thought better than creating a new thread.</p><p></p><p>I'm in the same boat as Tom except with different needs. I'm a photographer/videographer looking at the 15" MBP wondering if I'm going to notice the difference between the 2.53Ghz model (with only 9400 video card) and the 2.66Ghz model (with the 9600@256mb video card). I've planned to definitely go with the 8GB of ram right outta the box. </p><p></p><p>I run Aperture regularily with RAW files around 20mb, and produce videos in the 5-15 minute range, haven't toyed with HD yet but that's where I'm going. I also use photoshop with those RAW files. </p><p></p><p>My question is, is the extra $300 worth it for the video card/processor boost (Kinda on a budget) and is getting 8GB ram right outta the box the best option vs upgrading later (is this cheaper?) </p><p></p><p>Thanks for the help.</p><p></p><p>Tyler</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeeWebb, post: 977565, member: 139448"] Hey All, Kinda hijack, but I thought better than creating a new thread. I'm in the same boat as Tom except with different needs. I'm a photographer/videographer looking at the 15" MBP wondering if I'm going to notice the difference between the 2.53Ghz model (with only 9400 video card) and the 2.66Ghz model (with the 9600@256mb video card). I've planned to definitely go with the 8GB of ram right outta the box. I run Aperture regularily with RAW files around 20mb, and produce videos in the 5-15 minute range, haven't toyed with HD yet but that's where I'm going. I also use photoshop with those RAW files. My question is, is the extra $300 worth it for the video card/processor boost (Kinda on a budget) and is getting 8GB ram right outta the box the best option vs upgrading later (is this cheaper?) Thanks for the help. Tyler [/QUOTE]
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