For Mac to PC switchers – A great system for editors wanting power

[Chris Borjis]

Nice looking case.

plenty of pci-e expansion.

how loud is it for those without isolation / machine rooms

[Tom Daigon]

Dont know, I havent bout it yet. 😀 You could always call them and ask. Very helpful folks.

Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.7.3
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Erik Mickelson]

Just go to Micro Ceneter(or wherever) and speck out an Intel SandyBridge E 3930k system with 32GB ram for about $1800 or so. That’s 12 processors for $1800. And you can safely, and easily, overclock it for a few 300-800 mhz more. I will probably go this way after this latest Open CL kludge.

CrippleBook Pro 2.3Ghz i7, 16GB ram, Lion 10.7.3, FCPStudio 3, QT 7

[Tom Daigon]

Sorry Eric, Im not interested in building my own. Im an editor, not a computer builder 😀

The machine you spec out doesn’t have enough power for Red and Epic projects I may find myself doing in the future. And not enough ram for AE projects as well .I also dont overclock systems that are running almost 24/7 in my bay.

Its great if that works for you, but I will stick with the Genesis 2 from Puget or a system reasonably similar.

Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.7.3
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Erik Mickelson]

Tom Daigon you are dealing lamess. I’m callin you out. Do you work for Puget? Kickbacks? What? 😀

I just specced my exact machine at your hookup(Puget). They were over $5400 for a $2300 machine from Anywhere Computer Store USA. They are the EXACT parts you can get at Anywhere Computer Store USA. I am not affiliated with Anywhere Computer Store USA in any way shape or for form. Just please buy from Anywhere Computer Store USA if you can…here, use this link Anywhere Computer Store USA.com and remember, Im not with “them”.

12 cores at 4.2Ghz and 64 GB ram is not enough for you? Easily upgrade to a 16 core when they come available for $600 in a year or so. The 3930k is smokin’ out your overpriced Xeon junk.

CrippleBook Pro 2.3Ghz i7, 16GB ram, Lion 10.7.3, FCPStudio 3, QT 7

[Tom Daigon]

Eric, its time to learn to stop talking and listen ….

“No thank you “.

If you insist on be rude I have no interest in continuing any dialog with you.

Good luck.

Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.7.3
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3

[Erik Mickelson]

Tam, I put a smiley face on my sentence :p

Not being rude just not schilling computers or monitors or Boris Red today.

CrippleBook Pro 2.3Ghz i7, 16GB ram, Lion 10.7.3, FCPStudio 3, QT 7

[Derek Andonian]

That Puget system looks pretty cool. What’s that home plate-shaped thing sticking out of the side?

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[Justin Ferar]

Erik – It’s a little hard to tell if you are being tongue in cheek, sarcastic or whatever.

Tom is one of the most helpful voices on this forum and the official Adobe forum. Hundreds have benefited from his insight – especially myself (despite the fact that his avatar looks like David Hasselhoff).

I also have no desire to build a system from scratch – I’m too busy working! I need something ready to rock and roll so the original post is helpful.

My point is the dude is legit so chill out a little!

[Tom Daigon]

Ha ha Justin. Thats not DH, its my Wallmart photo. 😀

Im glad you feel Ive been helpful. I just call ’em as I see ’em. Appreciate the kind thoughts.

Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.7.3
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3