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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Artsyyy on June 20, 2010, 02:45:36 PM

Title: What should i buy?
Post by: Artsyyy on June 20, 2010, 02:45:36 PM

I recently purchased a Dazzle plus HD video capture card which came with an editing software Pinnacle studio 14. When i run pinnacle it runs very slow and when i record videos it lags and does not record enough frames. Does my computer need a new video/graphics card or more RAM? thank you

Title: Re: What should i buy?
Post by: Allan on June 20, 2010, 03:04:22 PM

It's difficult to see your computer from here. What are the specs?

Title: Re: What should i buy?
Post by: Artsyyy on June 20, 2010, 03:20:52 PM

Windows XP home edition 2002
Service pack 3
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79 GHz, 512 MB of RAM

Title: Re: What should i buy?
Post by: hejlik on June 20, 2010, 08:42:23 PM

A quick google for (pinnacle studio 14 specs)


1 GB system memory recommended, 2 GB required for AVCHD*


DirectX ® 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended) - 128 MB required for Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks Plug-in: Pixelshader 2 required, Intel GMA integrated graphics not supported. - 256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*

Title: Re: What should i buy?
Post by: Allan on June 21, 2010, 06:20:18 AM

Yes, you might want to increase the ram and see how it runs then.