-
Goodbye Apple Color > Hello Resolve 8 – MacPro Config
Hello Friends,
Very excited for V8! I just have a couple questions about configuration on my 12-core before the final stage – buying the application 🙂 I have been waiting to make the purchase as FCPx news and the death of Color came it is a no-brainer.
My Current setup:
MacPro 12-core (x2 2.66GHz)
x4 2TB drives = 8TB RAID 0 (Drobo attached w/ CCC for daily backup)
250GB SSD (OS in Optical Bay 2) 10.6.8
32GB RAM (x4 8GB sticks – OWC purchase)
Nvidea GT120
Nvidea GTX285
BMD Decklink Extreme 3D+
BMD HDLINK3D>DisplayPort>Dreamcolor
Panasonic VT25 (50″ 3D capable plasma)
Tangent Wave PanelOk so I have a couple questions about what I might need to add / adjust in my setup before starting to use Resolve.
1) I want to integrate the Panny Plasma now but was hoping to avoid having to buy the $500 BMD converter box to go SDI>HDMI – I believe the problem is that the HDMI add on for the Decklink will not fit because of all the cards I have in? I was under the impression that a work-around might be possible but please if anyone has suggestions let me know.
2) I dont have a RAID card installed right now – will this slow my system down significantly – do I need this? I realize I do have 1 slot remaining so that’s probably why 🙂 If I do need one is there a cost effective solution as opposed to overpaying for Apple brand?
3) 32GB RAM is this going to majorly effect my system or is it ok? Realtime is not THAT big of a deal for me I think especially in that I am coming from Apple Color but you guys tell me what do be aware of.
4) Any other advice or suggestions for system setup?
Thank you for your time.
-
9 Replies
-
[Sean Kapleton] “1) I want to integrate the Panny Plasma now but was hoping to avoid having to buy the $500 BMD converter box to go SDI>HDMI – I believe the problem is that the HDMI add on for the Decklink will not fit because of all the cards I have in? I was under the impression that a work-around might be possible but please if anyone has suggestions let me know.
“Here’s one option https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/277/1940#1940
KC
prehistoricdigital.com
hardworkingpixels.com -
Hi Kevin
thank you for the response!So how did that work out for you? Any specifics on where to buy all needed cables etc? Also do you have made any more adjustments or whatever to the setup to make it look better or function better?
In terms of the BMD converter box – I am going to look for used ones on ebay and amazon or maybe just go to b&h and buy the converter box new if your route seems over my head. I dont have a problem leaving something open if it means saving $500 but i do not want to drill any holes or do anything to void my warranty or make it harder to re-sell when its time to buy a lightpeak macpro!
Any help or advice would be great
thanks
s -
If you saved the HDMI backplate from the Decklink, you can unscrew the hdmi cable and use it. As far as a spare door, you can buy them on eBay.
I never prettied it up, it ended up out of client view…
KC
prehistoricdigital.com
hardworkingpixels.com -
Hey Kevin,
I apologize but I dont really understand what / how you mean. I did save the plate but i dont get what you did and what i will need to buy and do to make this happenn and avoid purchasing the sdi to hdmi BMD converter box.
Any help, pictures or discussion would be great!
thank you
-
Just to clarify – I have slot 4 at the top OPEN so I just connected the 2 HDMI cables to the back of my decklink card and then put the plate in that top slot which is available…it does seem a little crammed in there but as of right now non of the cables from the HDMI plate OR the GTX 285 are touching any of the fans or cards themselves.
Any thoughts or opinions on this config would be great
So now I have:
slot 4 – HDMI plate
slot 3 – Decklink Extreme3D+
Slot 2 – Nvidea GT 120
Slot 1 – Nvidea GTX 285 -
Well the pics and part numbers are in that other thread you just unscrew one of the HDMI cables from the Decklink backplate, plug it into the rear of the decklink card and snake it up the side and into the optical bay and out the front…
But if you want to close the door, you’ll have to cut a gap into the door. But you can buy an extra door for 50 bucks or so… But use the backplate if you have space.
KC
prehistoricdigital.com
hardworkingpixels.com -
Hey Kevin,
I am about to leave for a BBQ so really appreciate your response…Happy Holiday sir!
not sure if you saw my post above but again what about this instead:
So right now I have:
slot 4 – HDMI plate (plugged into Decklink card sitting directly below)
slot 3 – Decklink Extreme3D+
Slot 2 – Nvidea GT 120
Slot 1 – Nvidea GTX 285I imagine your slot 4 is taken up by a RedRocket card or RAID card no? I have a software RAID 0 8TB internal so maybe that is the difference between our setups?
Any thoughts about this setup would be helpful.
cheers -
Its perfect.
A slice of color…
DaVinci 7.1.2 OSX 10.6.7
MacPro 5.1 2x 2,4 24GB
RAID0 8TB eSata 6TB
GTX 285 / GT 120
Extreme 3D+ WAVE -
I got the same setup plus a eSata card in slot 4 which I drilled and use for the HDMI cables.
I also use the 8 TB internal plus another 8 external for time machine.
Happy with it all.A slice of color…
DaVinci 7.1.2 OSX 10.6.7
MacPro 5.1 2x 2,4 24GB
RAID0 8TB eSata 6TB
GTX 285 / GT 120
Extreme 3D+ WAVE
Reply to this Discussion! Login or Sign Up