CTSkydiver 0 #1 September 6, 2005 For those who may have one, or something similar (is there anything similar?), I've got a couple questions for you. I'm considering adding one to a Pentium D 830 based system with an Intel 955x based mobo with 2gig DDR2 ram and a (gotta check compatibility here) nVidia GeForce 6800 (256mb, PCIe), a decent RAID array, the usual MCE stuff, blah blah blah. First Q: Is it worth it (from a cost -vs- performace enhancement basis) - I'm curious how much this will speed things up? Most threads that mentioned this device referenced use in Pentium III era machines ... computers have come a ways since then so was wondering how much these things are still useful. Second Q: Are there alternatives (like cards that work with other than Adobe, or other PCI card manufacturers)? Thanks... I'm very interested in anything I can do to reduce render & DVD compile times in a NLE workflow. (Please hold all replies about trading in the PC for a Mac unless you really can't help yourself ... I'm stuck). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #2 September 6, 2005 I'm running a set-up similar to what you describe. Biggest avantage is render and DVE. I don't notice any advantage on transcode. One disadvantage to working in hard accelerated files is transferring the files to a machine that does not have the card's codec (like the DC 1000). Matrox gives you instructions on how to load the codec on machines that do not have the hardware installed to overcome the situation. I still find a need to digitize analog stuff and the RTX100 handle that quite nicely. At the end of the day, It won't blow you away, but it will give you more tools that will simplify your life. I use the pan and scan and other DVE's regularly since I shoot almost exclusively in 16x9. Hope this helps. By the way - I traded up from my DC1000 and got the Premiere Pro package in the bargain. --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedeisurf 0 #3 September 6, 2005 Hi, you may want to check out www.videoguys.com David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTSkydiver 0 #4 September 7, 2005 Allen, David ... thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
