Would this system work with Vegas Pro 8? at DVinfo.net

Miles Martin · February 19th, 2008, 11:23 PM

They have this system at Sam's Club and I was wondering if it would be powerful enough to use with Vegas Pro 8....especially using the multicam feature? I'm about to purchase a couple of JVC GY HD200U cameras and will be shooting weddings in HDV 720/60p.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...414&pCatg=5816

Thanks.

Jeff Harper · February 20th, 2008, 03:41 AM

Link doesn't work. If it is a quad-core processor with at least two gigs of ram and non-integrated video card should be fine.

You might also consider adding a 1Tb hard-drive. Seagate and Samsung each have great ones for under $300. Despite some poor reviews on NewEgg, I really like the new Samsung Spinpoint 1Tb drive, it's fast and inexpensive. If you are shooting HD you will all the space you can get!

Miles Martin · February 20th, 2008, 07:04 AM

Oops. Sorry about the link. Here's one that works.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...414&pCatg=5816

Here's the specs.

Processor and Memory:
Intel® Viiv Processor Technology with an Intel® Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600
2.40GHz processor speed
2x4MB L2 Cache
1066MHz Front Side Bus
3072MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x1024MB 2x512MB) (expandable to 8GB)
Memory Slots: 4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied)
Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives, Personal Video Recorder:

500GB 7200RPM serial ATA hard drive
SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology: 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 32x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM
NTSC TV tuner, over-the-air ATSC high-definition television tuner and FM tuner (antenna included)
Audio, Video and Graphics:

High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS graphics card with 256MB dedicated video memory, TV-out, DVI and HDMI capabilities, up to 1535MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows Vista®
Connectivity:

Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps network interface
56k modem
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g
Ports/Slots:

Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader with built-in TV remote receiver: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+
6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 back)
2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 front, 1 back)
Headphone; Microphone; Audio Left/Right; S-video-out; Composite Video (front)
2 PS/2; Digital Audio In/Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear speaker-out; Side speaker-out; Center (subwoofer); VGA-out (back)
1 PCI Slot (occupied)
2 PCI Express x1 slot (one available)
1 PCI Express x1 slot (occupied)
2 external 5.25" bays (one available)
1 external 3.5" bay ( occupied)
2 internal 3.5" bays (one available)
Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor and Remote Control:

HP wireless keyboard with extended range (up to 30 feet)
HP wireless optical mouse
HP W2207 22" Widescreen LCD flat panel monitor with BrightView technology with adjustable tilt and integrated speakers
HP Media Center remote control with IR (infrared) receiver

Frank Genus · February 20th, 2008, 09:13 AM

I assume it's running Windows Vista Home Premium? Is it the 32bit or 64bit version?

I purchased this HP (running Vista Home Premium 64bit) and have been running Vegas 8 Pro on it for a little over a month now without any issues.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...f_Desktop.html

- Frank.

Werner Wesp · February 20th, 2008, 11:55 AM

Only one thing to consider. If you use your HD200 for capturing it is all fine. If you should choose to use the BR-HD50, remember that that device only works under Windows XP.

Paul Kellett · February 20th, 2008, 12:03 PM

That pc is very similar to my mine.Same processor,same graphics card.I originally had 2gb of ram,upgraded to 4gb,didn't make much difference.
That pc will be plenty for vegas pro 8,which i also use.
Paul.

Jeff Harper · February 20th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Only shortcoming I could see in the system is it's limited expandability. Unless I'm mistaken it will only accomodate one additional hard drive.

Miles Martin · February 20th, 2008, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I just picked up the computer and I'm gonna try it out. Sams Club gives you 6 months to return computers so I should have plenty of time to mess with it.

Werner, I am concerned about what you said about the deck only working with Windows XP. Are you saying the firewire connection won't work with that deck with Vista?

February 19th, 2008, 11:23 PM	#1
Miles Martin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shaler PA Posts: 20	Would this system work with Vegas Pro 8? They have this system at Sam's Club and I was wondering if it would be powerful enough to use with Vegas Pro 8....especially using the multicam feature? I'm about to purchase a couple of JVC GY HD200U cameras and will be shooting weddings in HDV 720/60p. http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...414&pCatg=5816 Thanks.

February 20th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#4
Frank Genus Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sayreville, NJ Posts: 41	Yes, it should work. I assume it's running Windows Vista Home Premium? Is it the 32bit or 64bit version? I purchased this HP (running Vista Home Premium 64bit) and have been running Vegas 8 Pro on it for a little over a month now without any issues. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...f_Desktop.html - Frank.

February 20th, 2008, 11:55 AM	#5
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	Only one thing to consider. If you use your HD200 for capturing it is all fine. If you should choose to use the BR-HD50, remember that that device only works under Windows XP. __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

February 20th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#6
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	That pc is very similar to my mine.Same processor,same graphics card.I originally had 2gb of ram,upgraded to 4gb,didn't make much difference. That pc will be plenty for vegas pro 8,which i also use. Paul. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000

February 20th, 2008, 03:41 AM	#2
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Link doesn't work. If it is a quad-core processor with at least two gigs of ram and non-integrated video card should be fine. You might also consider adding a 1Tb hard-drive. Seagate and Samsung each have great ones for under $300. Despite some poor reviews on NewEgg, I really like the new Samsung Spinpoint 1Tb drive, it's fast and inexpensive. If you are shooting HD you will all the space you can get!

February 20th, 2008, 07:04 AM	#3
Miles Martin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shaler PA Posts: 20	Oops. Sorry about the link. Here's one that works. http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...414&pCatg=5816 Here's the specs. Processor and Memory: Intel® Viiv Processor Technology with an Intel® Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 2.40GHz processor speed 2x4MB L2 Cache 1066MHz Front Side Bus 3072MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x1024MB 2x512MB) (expandable to 8GB) Memory Slots: 4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied) Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives, Personal Video Recorder: 500GB 7200RPM serial ATA hard drive SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology: 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 32x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM NTSC TV tuner, over-the-air ATSC high-definition television tuner and FM tuner (antenna included) Audio, Video and Graphics: High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS graphics card with 256MB dedicated video memory, TV-out, DVI and HDMI capabilities, up to 1535MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows Vista® Connectivity: Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps network interface 56k modem Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g Ports/Slots: Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader with built-in TV remote receiver: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+ 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 back) 2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 front, 1 back) Headphone; Microphone; Audio Left/Right; S-video-out; Composite Video (front) 2 PS/2; Digital Audio In/Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear speaker-out; Side speaker-out; Center (subwoofer); VGA-out (back) 1 PCI Slot (occupied) 2 PCI Express x1 slot (one available) 1 PCI Express x1 slot (occupied) 2 external 5.25" bays (one available) 1 external 3.5" bay ( occupied) 2 internal 3.5" bays (one available) Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor and Remote Control: HP wireless keyboard with extended range (up to 30 feet) HP wireless optical mouse HP W2207 22" Widescreen LCD flat panel monitor with BrightView technology with adjustable tilt and integrated speakers HP Media Center remote control with IR (infrared) receiver

February 20th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#7
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Only shortcoming I could see in the system is it's limited expandability. Unless I'm mistaken it will only accomodate one additional hard drive.

February 20th, 2008, 02:23 PM	#8
Miles Martin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shaler PA Posts: 20	Thanks for the info guys. I just picked up the computer and I'm gonna try it out. Sams Club gives you 6 months to return computers so I should have plenty of time to mess with it. Werner, I am concerned about what you said about the deck only working with Windows XP. Are you saying the firewire connection won't work with that deck with Vista?