GPU for AVCHD video editing

[whatsinaname]

I have a system with the following specs:

Intel Core 2-duo E-4500 @2.20 ghz

2 GB Ram (will upgrade to 4 or 6 GB)

Asus p5qpl Am motherboard

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

Viewsonic VA226w monitor (1680x1050 resolution)

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Now I have a new Sony HX9v camera which records excellent video in AVCHD format (1920x1080p 50fps at 28mbps bitrate). Upon transferring this video to my computer, the system cannot even play this video properly, let alone edit, even on a Sony Vegas Elements editing software (which is supposed to be the best for editing video from Sony consumer cameras)

So I have decided to go for a graphics card so I can get better editing performance (gaming would be secondary for me).

After much googling I have arrived at the HD 6790 card for about Rs 7200, but all the reviews so far benchmark only against gaming performance, and hardly mention video editing. SO my question to experts is, are there different cards which would be better for my purposes, keeping a budget of 7k in mind? Or is this a good choice?

Do I need a better PSU to run this or a comparable card? I have a generic 500w PSU.

Thank you all in advance for your replies.

[Geniee]

There are many of them available under that budget but I would like to suggest you the Nvidia GTS 450 (1GB) as this is ready for gaming and can run Crysis 2 at a stable 30 - 35 fps with full HD revolution. If you can increase your budget then you can also take a look at AMD HD 5770 (1GB).

[whatsinaname]

UPDATE: I just opened my case and checked, I have a VIP 400R PSU.


These are the connectors that are free:



Is this enough to power a graphics card?

[HafizaAhmed]

As you have said that you have VIP 400R PSU and i have check on the internet about your graphic card and i have come to know that your graphic needs PSU which supply 500 Watt or greater power.