|
|||||||||
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
March 22nd, 2008, 08:55 AM | #16 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Jasper, IN
Posts: 35
|
Processor Speed or RAM?
OK, I've got two recommendations on the MAC PRO regarding Processor and RAM and they are conflicting! Any opinion on this? I told them we plan on going with the PMW-EX1 Solid State HD Camera from Sony.
1st Configuration: Dual 3.2 Quad Cores 16GB RAM (Company states that if the processors need help in anyway, they will ask the RAM to help perform complex operation such as rendering and compressing) Nvidia 8800GT Graphics Card 2nd Configuration: Dual 3.0 Quad Cores 4GB RAM (Company states that FCP has a set limit of how much RAM it will actually use and this is only good if I am running a bunch of programs at the same time which we won't be. Anything more is money that should be spent on other equipment) Nvidia 8800GT Graphics Card Which is more in line with what we're doing? I always thought the RAM was for multiple apps but I may be wrong! I need help!!!! |
March 22nd, 2008, 11:58 AM | #17 | ||
Major Player
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Toronto ON Canada
Posts: 731
|
Quote:
I agree with the recommendation for the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB. I don't know about the "set limit of how much RAM" FCP will use. I would certainly want to get a second opinion (from Apple, if possible) about that. I disagree with the recommendation for the 3.0 Quad Cores, and I base that on my findings when looking into the ratio between cost and performance: Quote:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=115092
__________________
Mike Barber "I'm laughing to stop myself from screaming." |
||
March 23rd, 2008, 08:15 PM | #18 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Jasper, IN
Posts: 35
|
Thanks Mike and everyone for some opinions!
This is what it might look like at this point: Dual 2.8 Processors 16GB RAM Nvidia 8800GT Graphics (1) 320GB Apple Internal Drive for apps, (2) Internal Seagate Barracude .11 500GB or 750GB Drives (2) External G-Tech GRAID2 1TB Drives (2) 23" Apple Cinema Displays (1) 32" or 37" LCD HDTV Flat Panel Monitor (does this matter if it is 720P or should I move up to a 1080P?) Blackmagic HD card Still haven't made up my mind on speakers yet! I need a good power conditioner/battery backup to protect this stuff also! This stuff is too hard to decide on. |
March 23rd, 2008, 09:42 PM | #19 | |
Major Player
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Toronto ON Canada
Posts: 731
|
Quote:
You may want to consider a broadcast monitor. I've only worked with Sony LUMA LCD (see here and here), which I liked. One could credibly argue that springing for a broadcast monitor over an HDTV is maybe a bit overkill if you aren't working on actual projects actually meant for broadcast, however it is the best tool for colour correcting. I don't have one personally (I can't afford one... at least, not yet), and I have been able to calibrate my Samsung LCD HDTV pretty darn well, if I do say so myself... but if I had room for it in my budget, it would certainly be a priority. And if you have a $30k budget, you more likely than not have room for one even after your Mac Pro, EX1s, audio and lighting gear, and accessories.
__________________
Mike Barber "I'm laughing to stop myself from screaming." |
|
March 23rd, 2008, 09:43 PM | #20 | |
Major Player
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Toronto ON Canada
Posts: 731
|
Quote:
;-}D
__________________
Mike Barber "I'm laughing to stop myself from screaming." |
|
March 24th, 2008, 09:09 AM | #21 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Jasper, IN
Posts: 35
|
Mike,
Yeah, It will be a TV and I would like to use it as my monitor. I think I'm going to get the 1080p, that way if we do any 1080p stuff for tradeshow digital signage, we'll be able to preview in the way it will be displayed. The other reason I want to go to a larger screen like a 32"-37" is that whenever the executives or anybody else stops by and asks how their project is going, you can invite them in and show them on a screen with a little bit of real estate. Kurt |
| ||||||
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|