Could you recomment a board? at DVinfo.net

Philippe Orlando · February 7th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Hello,

First what do you think of the Videoguys recommendation for HDV editing?
They say we need two processor. Why? If HDV is 19mps when DV is 25 why do I need two processors?

What motherboard do you recommend?
Pentium or AMD?
Thanks
Phil

K. Forman · February 7th, 2006, 08:52 PM

Pine 2x4's are good boards... :)

Seriously though, I haven't had but one problem with an AMD chip, it was out of warranty but they sent a new one, gratis. I am a die-hard forever now. Two tips though-
1)Stay away from Asus, to say their tech support is useless would be an understatement.
2)Stick with the stock CPU fan. I spent like $70 for a fancy name fan, and it sounded like a jet turbine. The stock fan has been tested as quieter and cooler than a lot of aftermarket fans.

As far as brand boards, I sort of liked Abit. There was a huge issue at first with it locking or randomely rebooting, but after some searching their boards, I was able to tweak the softmenu, and it was rock solid after that.

Jason Hamby · February 8th, 2006, 05:48 PM

I'd first determine your NLE and if you're choosing a hardware card like Canopus or Matrox. Matrox is especially particular about the board and pci slot you're using.

Basic HDV would benefit from atleast a hyperthreaded CPU. Cineform seems to like the Opterons, but you can build a stable system with either AMD or Intel.

HDV is an MPEG compression that uses i-frames and GOP. The NLE has to uncompress one or more frames if you want to see a particular frame. DV is 1:1, so it takes less work to view a frame.

David Andrews · February 9th, 2006, 03:42 AM

If you are thinking of using a Canopus solution there is a list of recommendations here:
http://www.canopus.com/support/hardw...patibility.php

For a ready made system, the HP XW8200 with dual Xeons is said to be very good; better with 2GB RAM.

With Canopus Edius you can work just via firewire or with one of the Canopus boards. These offer a variety of connection options, both in and out including real time HD display. You will find a comprehensive description of them all via the site listed above under the product tab.

K. Forman · February 9th, 2006, 07:17 AM

Also- whatever editing card you choose, get the breakout box. It makes a great difference when you don't have to reach behind the PC to plug in your firewire.

Philippe Orlando · February 9th, 2006, 10:44 AM

Ok. Thanks for all the comment.
I was thinking going with Vegas 6

February 7th, 2006, 08:37 PM	#1
Philippe Orlando New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 22	Could you recomment a board? Hello, First what do you think of the Videoguys recommendation for HDV editing? They say we need two processor. Why? If HDV is 19mps when DV is 25 why do I need two processors? What motherboard do you recommend? Pentium or AMD? Thanks Phil

February 7th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#2
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Pine 2x4's are good boards... :) Seriously though, I haven't had but one problem with an AMD chip, it was out of warranty but they sent a new one, gratis. I am a die-hard forever now. Two tips though- 1)Stay away from Asus, to say their tech support is useless would be an understatement. 2)Stick with the stock CPU fan. I spent like $70 for a fancy name fan, and it sounded like a jet turbine. The stock fan has been tested as quieter and cooler than a lot of aftermarket fans. As far as brand boards, I sort of liked Abit. There was a huge issue at first with it locking or randomely rebooting, but after some searching their boards, I was able to tweak the softmenu, and it was rock solid after that. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

February 9th, 2006, 07:17 AM	#5
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Also- whatever editing card you choose, get the breakout box. It makes a great difference when you don't have to reach behind the PC to plug in your firewire. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

February 9th, 2006, 10:44 AM	#6
Philippe Orlando New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 22	THanks Ok. Thanks for all the comment. I was thinking going with Vegas 6

February 8th, 2006, 05:48 PM	#3
Jason Hamby Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 26	I'd first determine your NLE and if you're choosing a hardware card like Canopus or Matrox. Matrox is especially particular about the board and pci slot you're using. Basic HDV would benefit from atleast a hyperthreaded CPU. Cineform seems to like the Opterons, but you can build a stable system with either AMD or Intel. HDV is an MPEG compression that uses i-frames and GOP. The NLE has to uncompress one or more frames if you want to see a particular frame. DV is 1:1, so it takes less work to view a frame.

February 9th, 2006, 03:42 AM	#4
David Andrews Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 131	If you are thinking of using a Canopus solution there is a list of recommendations here: http://www.canopus.com/support/hardw...patibility.php For a ready made system, the HP XW8200 with dual Xeons is said to be very good; better with 2GB RAM. With Canopus Edius you can work just via firewire or with one of the Canopus boards. These offer a variety of connection options, both in and out including real time HD display. You will find a comprehensive description of them all via the site listed above under the product tab.