Super Talent Develops 2048 GB PCIe RAID SSD with 1.3 GB/sec Throughput

[Mr_P]

I just tested a 250G Vertex OCZ in a 8 core 2.26G (2009) MacPro with ATI 4870 card and managed 6 layers of AIC at 1920x1080 25fps... not sure if its the new architecture or faster vertex drive - so more testing to do (if i ever get time)

OCZ do seem to be the best value for money (even at 250G!...)

Incidentally - ATI 4870 does support analogue (VGA) on both ports with the relevant 'display port' and DVI-VGA adaptors. But only Dual-Link DVI on the 'real' DVI port. The 'Display port' is only single-link. No adaptors are included with the card pre-installed in a mac - so you have to purchase your own!!

Am going to try an Nvidia 880GT in a 2.26G (2009) MacPro tomorrow to see what happens...

Simon

[SourceChild]

Right when the new mac pros came out, I was torn between buying or buying some of the end of life previous versions. I decided on the EOLs instead. I was torn because I thought the 4870 was going to be a nice card. What I am realizing now is that it's not all its cracked up to be. Almost all of my rental machines are previous generation with 8800s in them and I have to say I think I'm happy with having many of the same than having gotten new versions.

I have a new MP with a 4870 coming in next week. I am thinking at this point I'll keep it in the studio doing final cut and after effects. nVidia was supposed to have a brand new Quadro for the new MP. We'll see how that is, I' thinking it might be nice to try if it ever comes.

I realize the point of this thread was SSD PCIe but honestly, I'm running consistently with 4 layers of HD 30fps and honestly will never really need more than 6 on a dual output.