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MacBook Pro- 5.4GHz vs 5.5GHz

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I am looking into buying a MacBook Pro. I will be using it for Movie editing.
the only difference between the 15-inch 5.4GHz and the 15-inch 5.5GHz is
the first has NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB and the latter has NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB... Will the 256MB make much a difference?

Thank you!
 
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LanceBell said:

I am looking into buying a MacBook Pro. I will be using it for Movie editing.
the only difference between the 15-inch 5.4GHz and the 15-inch 5.5GHz is
the first has NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB and the latter has NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB... Will the 256MB make much a difference?

Thank you!
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You mean 2.4 and 2.5ghz. ;D

5ghz :eek: not right...

Anyways, your original question.

If you are doing extensive and more on the professional video editing side, using more demanding programs, it's better to go with the 512mb.

Putting the cards side-by-side on the same program, you would see better performance from the 512mb.

But if it's just as a hobby thing, and you aren't using programs like Final Cut for example, then the 256mb will be sufficient enough.
 

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