Which GPU is fully compatible with After Effects CS4? at DVinfo.net

Kadafi Marouf · February 4th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Hi everybody,

I have a big problem. After Effects crashes at startup and it appears it is because of my GPU and its associated driver. After several hours installing desinstalling reinstalling tweaking with an Adobe Technician over the phone, I am done.

I pretty sure that if I buy a new GPU, the software will work.

So here is my question, what do you think would be the best GPU for After Effects CS4?

My current GPU is ASUS DK Radeon EAH4870 1 GBDDR5. Asus drivers are really bad. That is sad because, apart from being incompatible with AE and Photoshop, this GPU works great.

Thank you in advance for your precious and urgent help.

PS: I cannot afford the Quadro CX :)

Gary Bettan · February 5th, 2009, 04:48 AM

Get the best Quadro card you can afford. These cards are tweaked out for the best possible Open L support. AE relies on Open GL for the best previews and workflow. the Quadro FX 1700 is $499.95

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Gary

Kadafi Marouf · February 5th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Thank you Gary,

I've just read the thread of somebody in another forum who stated that the Nvidia GeForce GTX260 has been certified by Adobe to be fully compatible with CS4. I cannot find the official statement by Adobe. Could anyone confirm that? Does anybody use this card and have After Effects CS4? A feedback would be really appreciated. It is a much less expensive card (around $250) and more powerful than the cheapest Quadros. Thus, if it appears that it is fully compatible, we will gain in playback framerate and speed over the low-end Quadros.

Thanks.

Kadafi Marouf · February 9th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Hi guys,

Just wanted you to know that I bought the EVGA Nvidia Geforce GTX260 for about $200 on eBay and it runs After Effects great.

Kadafi.

Laurence Scott · February 11th, 2009, 09:45 AM

I'm surprised to hear that you had issues with your Radeon card. I'm running a Radeon HD 4670 1GB DDR3 with CS4 with no significant issues.
I'd like to note that in most cases you're better off using the chipset maker's drivers versus the manufacturer's

February 4th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#1
Kadafi Marouf Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 33	Which GPU is fully compatible with After Effects CS4? Hi everybody, I have a big problem. After Effects crashes at startup and it appears it is because of my GPU and its associated driver. After several hours installing desinstalling reinstalling tweaking with an Adobe Technician over the phone, I am done. I pretty sure that if I buy a new GPU, the software will work. So here is my question, what do you think would be the best GPU for After Effects CS4? My current GPU is ASUS DK Radeon EAH4870 1 GBDDR5. Asus drivers are really bad. That is sad because, apart from being incompatible with AE and Photoshop, this GPU works great. Thank you in advance for your precious and urgent help. PS: I cannot afford the Quadro CX :)

February 5th, 2009, 04:48 AM	#2
Gary Bettan Sponsor: Electronic Mailbox Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 758	Get the best Quadro card you can afford. These cards are tweaked out for the best possible Open L support. AE relies on Open GL for the best previews and workflow. the Quadro FX 1700 is $499.95 Videoguys Quadro NVIDIA FX by PNY Technologies - Graphics Boards Gary __________________ Check out http://www.videoguys.com 800 323-2325 We are the video editing and live video production experts! DV InfoNet members save 5%! Use Coupon Code DVINFO5OFF

February 5th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#3
Kadafi Marouf Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 33	Thank you Gary, I've just read the thread of somebody in another forum who stated that the Nvidia GeForce GTX260 has been certified by Adobe to be fully compatible with CS4. I cannot find the official statement by Adobe. Could anyone confirm that? Does anybody use this card and have After Effects CS4? A feedback would be really appreciated. It is a much less expensive card (around $250) and more powerful than the cheapest Quadros. Thus, if it appears that it is fully compatible, we will gain in playback framerate and speed over the low-end Quadros. Thanks. Last edited by Kadafi Marouf; February 5th, 2009 at 12:45 PM.

February 9th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#4
Kadafi Marouf Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 33	GeForce GTX 260 feedback Hi guys, Just wanted you to know that I bought the EVGA Nvidia Geforce GTX260 for about $200 on eBay and it runs After Effects great. Kadafi.

February 11th, 2009, 09:45 AM	#5
Laurence Scott Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 61	- good to hear that you're up and running - I'm surprised to hear that you had issues with your Radeon card. I'm running a Radeon HD 4670 1GB DDR3 with CS4 with no significant issues. I'd like to note that in most cases you're better off using the chipset maker's drivers versus the manufacturer's