Advice on updating my system performance

Posted by BobWolff 
Advice on updating my system performance
October 15, 2010 01:36PM
Currently, I am operating FCS2 version 6.0.4 on a Macbook Pro (Tiger) OS X version 10.4.11. My operating system has a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory.

I've been having problems with rendering,playback, storage processing speeds since I've started on the P2 workflow.

I was told about the G-Tech G-RAID Hard drive array - 2-bay (RAID Serial ATA-300 - RAID 0, 2 x 2 TB standard Serial ATA-300, PC, Mac). I'm wondering if this is the best solution for my rig. Any advice or direction on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Re: Advice on updating my system performance
October 15, 2010 02:32PM
That system should work with DVCPRO HD P2 just fine. I used a far lesser machine for that without issue. But yes...a good fast hard drive IS highly recommended. You aren't using a G-Raid or similar now? What are you using now?

Good fast drives are pretty much essential for HD editing. G-Raid a minimum for DVCPRO HD, in my book.


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Re: Advice on updating my system performance
October 15, 2010 02:53PM
Right now I am using a 1TB Western Digital My Book Essential, which is almost full. I need a drive equipped with RAID for backup purposes, but I need something that can handle rendering in FCP/Motion/Color etc. As of now, it takes forever.
Re: Advice on updating my system performance
October 15, 2010 03:06PM
MyBook. Those are VERY CONSUMER level drives. Meant only for backing up of files. NOT for the rigors of video editing. G-Raid, CalDigit, iStoragePro, Elite series from OWC...those are what you need to be looking at.


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Re: Advice on updating my system performance
October 15, 2010 04:43PM
Yes i know that now. Thanks for your advice.
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