New System

[LEn-Operator]

Hey Guys,

We already have Cat V4 but it is still running on a G5 PowerMAC, so we want to upgrade the hardware...
We're going to buy the cheapest MacPro and upgrade all hardware our self (way cheaper than through apple...).
The is the initial system:

MacPro
8Core 2,4Ghz
16 or 32 Gb Ramm
3x SSD 256Gb (1os and 2 content)
1x Ati HD5770 (management)
1x Nvidia Quadro 4000 for Mac (Output)
1x Dual DVI Capture (havend found a card only epiphan dongle's)
1x Composite Capture (Blackmagic Design - Decklink Studio)

I was wondering if the Ati and Nvidia GPU's will work together anybody any clues??
And what are you guys thinking of this setup?

Greetz,

Lennart

[NevBull]

Hello Lennart

No - you can only use one GPU - go with the Q4000, not the ATI.

You don't need a shed load of memory, 16 will be plenty.

Throughput of the Epiphans is not that amazing - don't expect fantastic results.

You don't really need an SSD for OS - a nice to have, but not essential.

kind regards

Nev.

[LEn-Operator]

Hey Nev

Does that also count for the Epiphan DVI2PCIe cards? 30fps is good enough for us..
And any recommendations on multiple Composite inputs on one card?

Kind regards

Len

[NevBull]

Hello Lennart

I have not tested the Epiphan DVI2PCIe cards, so couldn't say on that.

I would go for an Active Silicon LFG4 card, which gives you four composite inputs. They work very well

Nev.