This is typical usage for my machine. But when I ask it to do something, it's ready to go! The main work I request of it is processing raw photos, and encoding video.

The video card I'm thinking about is a GeForce GTX 570. The raw processing software and video encoder I use is CUDA aware. Right now I just have a 8800 GT 512, nice but showing its age.

Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011
Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8
Sony PS4, surround backs
-Chris