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L. Kirk Kauder · August 2nd, 2007, 11:23 AM

Choosing components? Aargh!
Personally I've spent hours and hours and found only fragmented information and good advice is spotty at best. I'm looking to filter through all the motherboard, processor, memory and video card options that are available and believe me, it's a daunting task to say the least (as I'm sure a lot of you know).
So I'm requesting that everyone post a hardware listing of their HD/HDV-capable editing stations... and let us know if you're happy with your gear or if there's a bug or two. This would be EXTREMELY helpful for folks like myself who are looking to upgrade or build their systems. Somewhere to begin... a reference point.
Anyone?

Greg Rothschild · August 3rd, 2007, 08:07 AM

Extremely helpful indeed! I'm in the same boat you are, however I did get some good advice here and there. I found the easiest way to get comments is to list some components to see what people think of them. It will help to list the nle and if possible camera you plan on using most.
Processor-wise a lot of people recommended the E6600, and for a video card I got recommendations for Nvidia Quadro 1500 and Quadro FX-560, plus the Matrox Parhelia, plus the Nvidia 8800. No help with the motherboard. The site seems to be down right now but I found it helpful for reviews:
http://hardwarelogic.com/content/?page=22

Ken Jarstad · October 24th, 2007, 04:00 PM

I keep an eye on these guys since they thoroughly wring out a new hardware platform before recommending it to their clients.

http://www.videoguys.com/DIY.html

Adam Gold · October 24th, 2007, 05:09 PM

Here's a great thread:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=95335

August 2nd, 2007, 11:23 AM	#1
L. Kirk Kauder Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX USA Posts: 40	What's In Your Box? Choosing components? Aargh! Personally I've spent hours and hours and found only fragmented information and good advice is spotty at best. I'm looking to filter through all the motherboard, processor, memory and video card options that are available and believe me, it's a daunting task to say the least (as I'm sure a lot of you know). So I'm requesting that everyone post a hardware listing of their HD/HDV-capable editing stations... and let us know if you're happy with your gear or if there's a bug or two. This would be EXTREMELY helpful for folks like myself who are looking to upgrade or build their systems. Somewhere to begin... a reference point. Anyone? __________________ Kirk VideoBlanket.com

August 3rd, 2007, 08:07 AM	#2
Greg Rothschild Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 120	Extremely helpful indeed! I'm in the same boat you are, however I did get some good advice here and there. I found the easiest way to get comments is to list some components to see what people think of them. It will help to list the nle and if possible camera you plan on using most. Processor-wise a lot of people recommended the E6600, and for a video card I got recommendations for Nvidia Quadro 1500 and Quadro FX-560, plus the Matrox Parhelia, plus the Nvidia 8800. No help with the motherboard. The site seems to be down right now but I found it helpful for reviews: http://hardwarelogic.com/content/?page=22 __________________ Greg Rothschild Photography http://www.gregrothschild.com

October 24th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#3
Ken Jarstad Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 47	I keep an eye on these guys since they thoroughly wring out a new hardware platform before recommending it to their clients. http://www.videoguys.com/DIY.html

October 24th, 2007, 05:09 PM	#4
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Here's a great thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=95335