Creator 2010 Pro -- Video Card

[126wt]

Hello All... thank you in advance for your time and help

 

I have Roxio Pro 2010 and HAD NXT 2

 

System is... Dell 660, i5processor,8 GB Ram, Intel integrated graphics, win7

 

Anyway the issue I've been having is crashes, freezes etc. while doing simple editing(trimming video etc) in MyDVD/Videowave.

 

And when burning a project as an ISO or directly to a DVD I get this error message" "8004520c Error while Encoding Movie 1"when the burning gets to a certain percentage. The same somtimes happens with Bluray and AVCHD or it will just get to a certain point and stop encoding with no message.

 

I was having these same problems in NXT2 and in 2010 Pro.

 

I contacted support and told them what was going on and after Many e-mails back and forth they finally told me that my dedicated video memory (64MB) wasn't enough and I needed a new video card with at least 1GB of Ram.

 

My main question is do you guys think that the video card would help with the crashes and error messages or even ELIMINATE them?

 

Just kinda looking for some second opinions before I invest in a good card open up my tower etc.

 

Sorry to be so wordy, but I wanted to fully explain the situation.

 

Thanks Again

[Brendon]

I contacted support and told them what was going on and after Many e-mails back and forth they finally told me that my dedicated video memory (64MB) wasn't enough and I needed a new video card with at least 1GB of Ram.

 

My main question is do you guys think that the video card would help with the crashes and error messages or even ELIMINATE them?

 

Yes, definitely.

[126wt]

Would I need any more than 1GB?

 

Thank you

[Brendon]

That's the listed minimum.

 

I would suggest the more the merrier within reasonable price limits.

[126wt]

I just wish I wasn't limited on the power supply (300 watts).

[d_deweywright]

Power supplies are easy to replace/upgrade.

[126wt]

Well Dell had recommended this one... it has a required power supply of 270.

 

I guess it would work ok????

 

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A7010921&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

[d_deweywright]

Looking at the VisionTek web-site, they recommend a 350 Watt power supply. I'd suggest you're on the hairy edge, but it may be fine.

[126wt]

I'll have to do some more research.

 

Thank you both for your help.

[126wt]

I burned some bluray file sets onto a flash drive, and played it on my bluray player with Roxio.

BUT

The first few clips were fine, but the rest had the audio and video out of sync, the audio was about 2-3 seconds behind the video.

 

Is that due to my insufficient video card or processor? Or something else?

 

I've used Corel, honestech, cyberlink and pinncale video programs and I really don't like the interface of ANY of them, but they ( mostly Corel X7) seem to be much faster in rendering, encoding, adding files, etc. BUT I hate their interface.

 

I really REALLY like Roxio's interface, but it just has so many crashes and errors.

[cdanteek]

I'll have to do some more research.

 

Thank you both for your help.

 

Earlier Dell's had a arse backwards proprietary power plug that didn't conform to ATX standards.

 

If a non Dell power supply was used it could fry your PC.

 

I haven't kept up on this because I build my PC's now.

 

This may have changed now but I would sure ask and check before doing anything.

[126wt]

Cdan, you're talking about the replacing the power supply, not the video card, right. And ATX is a power supply thing, right? Thanks for your patience.

 

 

deweywright, I pulled up the page on the 6570 and I couldn't see anything on the 350W recommendation, just the 270W requirement? Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place?

 

http://www.visiontek.com/dms59-sff/hd-6570-dms59-dp.html

 

I'd rather not mess with the power supply, If I can help it.

[cdanteek]

Cdan, you're talking about the replacing the power supply, not the video card, right. And ATX is a power supply thing, right? Thanks for your patience.

 

Yes, just the power supply.

 

ATX is a standard that applies to all computer related parts.

[126wt]

So IF I find a video card it would need to conform to ATX standrards, then?

[d_deweywright]

My apologies, I was looking at a similar, but slightly different board. The page you pointed to does indeed still say 270 watts.

[126wt]

If I install the 6570 video card, what are the risks?

 

Thank You

[cdanteek]

Well Dell had recommended this one... it has a required power supply of 270.

 

I guess it would work ok????

 

http://accessories.u...k=baynoteSearch

 

I don't know who Dell is trying to s _ _ t!

 

Same one here half the price and a 400 watt power supply required.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=COKvvfWC2bwCFXNo7Aod9U0AQA&Item=N82E16814150613&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814150613&ef_id=Uuaj0gAABYpQWY5c:20140219202457:s

[126wt]

I think this is the one...?

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129194

[126wt]

My apologies, I was looking at a similar, but slightly different board. The page you pointed to does indeed still say 270 watts.

 

No apology needed!!!!!!!

 

I just need to figure out the risks of installing one.

[126wt]

As far as the encoding issue goes...

 

If I were to unplug my monitor from the tower, would it free up more space for the integrated graphics card and also disable the areo feature of Win7?

 

Thank You

[126wt]

What would be the worst that would happen, by installing the 270w on a 300w or is there any?

[d_deweywright]

The worst that would probably happen is that the power supply would be "marginal" on one of it's voltages, causing your system to randomly crash, with no obvious signs that it was the power supply. The best that would happen is that it would work fine. The next best is that it would obviously fail when you put in the card, indicating the need for a beefier power supply.

[Brendon]

I'd humbly suggest that the worst-case would be if the power supply obviously fails when you put in the card, and takes out some other components as it fails.

[126wt]

Even though the requirement is only 270W?

[126wt]

On scale of 1 to 10 I'm about an 2 or 3, when it comes to this type of stuff. So I value all of your opinions.

 

Is there a less invasive way to go about fixing the issue with the freezes, hangs, etc?

[d_deweywright]

Well, you know you've been wanting a newer, faster computer...

 

But I found a thread here (link) that makes it appear that your computer uses a standard ATX style power connector, so replacing the power supply is a very feasible option. There are 4 screws in the back of the PC that hold the PS in, then the various power connectors have to be disconnected before removing the PS and putting in the new one. And if you have a friend available who's a "5 or 6" with a screwdriver and PCs, buy him/her a beer or two and see if they'll come oversee the operation.