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HD on X2 or P4 D
Hi.
Is it possible to build HD workstation on named processors.
In the DL web there is some Xsenon systems certified.But is it possible to work on HD with lets say AMD X2 with Nvida chipset which is faast some say.
I would use PCIe probably 🙂I assume array supports needed speed but, the chipset and processor are they go?
Margus.
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Hi Margus,
Once the DeckLink HD series cards have been migrated from PCI-X to PCIe in the next few weeks, I would expect you will be able to use a low cost Dual Core system for HD. I cannot guarantee that yet as we’ve only verified them for SD but it is our belief that HD will also be possible as these machines are really very fast via PCIe and with their dual core processors.
Regards,
Luke Maslen
Blackmagic Design -
I never thought I’d say this, but I’m not buying any Intel machines until early 2007 based on their current schedule.
AMD X2s are significantly quicker than Pentium Ds for video work. Just makes sure you get a good motherboard with good a chipset.
AMD Opterons run in circles around even the latest generation of Intel Xeons, and generate a lot less heat.
A mobo with the latest generation of Dual Xeons uses abt 400 Watts, without any drives. That is nearly half a kilowatt of heat from just the motherboard, which is impressive and very useful for people in Alaska and Northern Canada.
Early 2007 is when Intel says they will have new CPUs with a more efficient way to communicate between processors, something to match what AMD offers today with HyperTransport.
I was at Digital Domain in “Hollywood” this week (really Venice, CA), where feature film artists work on Cineon files with 600 layers and 3500 paint strokes per operator, of course using Opterons to get anything done.
Even conservative BOXX has great turnkey Opteron systems that are built specifically for serious video work, with decent prices actually.
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