some hardware questions

[samsc]

I'm sure the consensus has been no to using 2-decklink cards in one machine.

are you trying to do multiple SDI inputs?

You can do multiple composite inputs with the LFG cards, or do a switcher upstream of your decklink...

-s

Active Silicon sdi cards - which will do 6 inputs with 3 cards - are still in compatibility testing-

[RedLightning]

Active Silicon sdi cards - which will do 6 inputs with 3 cards - are still in compatibility testing-

forgot about the Active Silicone SDI cards....

[ajmaudio]

went with an hd extreme for now as I can get by with one sdi for now... but it is possible to need more in the future... I'll be keeping an eye on the AS cards... I thought they had allready been proven like the lfg series... guess its a good thing I didnt buy one lol...so now we wait for the new mac pro to arrive in a few days.. yay! thx for the help

[ajmaudio]

hey has anyone used the 3000 series mtron with any success?

[SourceChild]

hey has anyone used the 3000 series mtron with any success?

Based on the benchmarks for the 3ks, they should still perform better than regular SATA disks but don't expect as many layers as the Mtron SSD 7500s.

[ajmaudio]

well I am going with one of the newer samsung made ocz drives that benchmarks closer to a 7500 series mtron... if anyone is interested I'll offer up my findings when the machine is done here ina bout a week.

[samsc]

well I am going with one of the newer samsung made ocz drives that benchmarks closer to a 7500 series mtron... if anyone is interested I'll offer up my findings when the machine is done here ina bout a week.

We have been testing ocz ssd2-1c64 drives for weeks.
It's vitally important that hardware is tested in show situations for any hidden problems.
No problems have appeared yet and we have done comprehensive performance testing. Including testing against SCSI in nvidia and ati systems and different OS'S.
They do work almost as well as mtron about 1layer less when playing 16 layers.

As far as mtron 7500 vs 3000 etc for almost every application. Noone will spot the difference unless you like products with 'PRO' marketing for catalyst usage there will be no added value. Those attempting uncompressed hidef excepted.

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Those with no experience in software and hardware qa.
You never ever rely on the experiences or reports of one individual.

All claims are checked double checked and then qualified and checked again.

There are 5 years of macs using catalyst and one must always expect surprises.
Hoping something will work does not make it work.
Software and hardware need to be tested to work.
One does not assume it will.

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As with normal sata drives the headline benchmarks are irrelevant.
What is important is random access read time not data transfer rates.

[samsc]

well I am going with one of the newer samsung made ocz drives that benchmarks closer to a 7500 series mtron... if anyone is interested I'll offer up my findings when the machine is done here ina bout a week.

all ocz drives are 2.5inch drives and you will need a reliable drive tray adaptor for intel mac pro.

we have been testing these from maxupdates.com

http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/in...product_id=180

[samsc]

Based on the benchmarks for the 3ks, they should still perform better than regular SATA disks but don't expect as many layers as the Mtron SSD 7500s.

which benchmark?

[SourceChild]

which benchmark?

I am referring to the benchmarks on the dvnation.com website. He's taken and run read and write statistic for SSD disks which are relatively thorough.