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    System Configuration

    I know that was previously discussed here, But I wanna upgrade some of our systems, what configuration you all are using,... And please comment on our configs if look similar to some of you etc.... Thanks

    Syatem 3
    MacPro 2.66
    2 Gigs RAM
    X1900 512 Mb
    Blackmagic Extreme HD
    DV Firewire 400 Capture Pinacle (second IN)
    1 TripleHead
    1 MXO
    System HD
    Internal RAID 0 Apple Raid via Software, with 3 250G 7200 3Gbs for Content.
    ArtNet

    Systems 1 and 2
    Dual 2.0 G5
    Radeon 9800 256 Mb
    Blackmagic Extreme PCI-X
    DV Firewire 400 Capture Pinacle (second IN)
    1 TripleHead
    System HD
    External RAID 0 LaCie via Software, with 4 250G 7200 Firewire 800
    for Content
    High End Sys CIB

    All with Mac OS X 10.4.8 and all Quicktime PRO and others latest version

    Catalyst Software 4.06 in all systems.

    Thanks to all, apprecciate any comments.
    Gian
    Ibeam SP
    SP, Brasil

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gian
    I know that was previously discussed here, But I wanna upgrade some of our systems, what configuration you all are using,... And please comment on our configs if look similar to some of you etc.... Thanks
    System 3 it's just Rock !

    How did you solve the THTG monitor preview vga distribution ?
    did you buy an extra VGA distributor ?

    I usually just use VNC client to configure the server . In Every job I'm doing I just run the Server Head Less ( actully there are heads , the video projectors ) but no preview Displays . I think if you using the THTG it's best choice .

    Since THTG stress the GPU so much , I see that DHTG it's less stress for the system , even if you use two per server .

    An internal AirPort it's very useful if you want to use VNC or Apple Remote Desktop .
    The Air Port do also really good job for Layers Sync wireless ( just used with two servers )

    don't listen to me on this : "If you can spend money , you could buy an UNTESTED solid state HD .
    it's a Hard Drive made by banks of memories , it cost a fortune and no one have test it on catalyst yet .
    Here an Example http://www.adtron.com/products/solid-state-disk.html "

    About system 1 e 2 I assume they are full HES package , may be two years old ?

    Think about , you spend about 15 .000 EURO for those G5 ( may be more ) , if I ware you I'll sell the old G5 , keep the whole HES Rack Case and replaice the G5 with a new Mac Pro , I see that standard price for what catalyst need it's less then 3.000 EURO with no video input cards .

    Sorry for my ignorance ,
    could
    Blackmagic Extreme PCI-X
    DV Firewire 400 Capture Pinacle (second IN)
    be used on a mac pro ?
    .

    This what I think about

    Cheers

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    For preview the THTG, I use 3 VGA Distributors Extron, and 3 monitors.
    I also have Renote Desktop on my Laptop and Airport Enabled in all systems.
    works great to moniyor things out, specialy when you leave the servers on Stage.

    Systems 1 and 2 are HES pre built, but we do not have the Cases (expensive to transport to Brazil etc,...) See attachment picture of our systems 1 and 2.
    We changed the NoBreack for a nicer one APC RackMount Black, looks good now. YES, they are about to make 2 years OLD.... and the idea is change the computers to MacPros ( Money Money Money..... )

    Blackmagic Extreme PCI-X
    On the G5's are PCI-X
    on the Mac Pro is Blackmagic Extreme HD PCI-e they are not swapble unfortnutly.

    DV Firewire 400 Capture Pinacle (second IN)
    be used on a mac pro ? YES, without a problem and is very very cheap.

    Thanks,....
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    Gian
    Ibeam SP
    SP, Brasil

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gian
    For preview the THTG, I use 3 VGA Distributors Extron, and 3 monitors.
    Can you pls gimme an idea of price for 3 VGA Distributors Extron, and 3 monitors?

    Pls tell me if I'm wrong . Does not those Vga Box + monitors cost more the a little Mac Book ?

    a Mac book Cost 999 euro and can monitoring infinite Cat servers , nothing agaist your config , just thinking about investment .
    my idea of cat set it's no monitors no vga distributors , I'm sure you can save money using a little mac book and vcn .
    I never understood the meaning of monitor preview , they are totaly placebo .

    Tell me if I'm ,wrong does not those 3 VGA Distributors Extron, and 3 monitors cost more then 1000 euro ? " 2.795,096 Brazilian Real "

    Cheers

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