Sounds really good so far but wouldn't multi-cores help with video processing speed? To import High Def video takes a alot of processor power. This should take advantage over the multi-core processors. I'd like to see how much more effiecient it is. Rendering is also processor intensive. What about BUS speed? How will that play out in multi-core processors?
I am getting tired of buying a computer and it being outdated in weeks but I guess if software makers aren't taking advantage of the updated processors it really is insignificant. It makes sense to buy a computer currently using available software not what software may or may not be available.
Dog Guy @ Feb 11th 2007 7:38PM "Sounds really good so far but wouldn't multi-cores help with video processing speed? To import High Def video takes a alot of processor power. This should take advantage over the multi-core processors. I'd like to see how much more effiecient it is. Rendering is also processor intensive. What about BUS speed? How will that play out in multi-core processors?"
Somewhat, but your mbiggets problem is throughput, not CPU speed. Getting the frames into the box, then shuffling them around is a killer. Sure CPUs help a lot, but you need to have really fast RAM and a raid array.
You think you have problems, try rendering 3D and compositing in HD or film res!
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Sounds really good so far but wouldn't multi-cores help with video processing speed? To import High Def video takes a alot of processor power. This should take advantage over the multi-core processors. I'd like to see how much more effiecient it is. Rendering is also processor intensive. What about BUS speed? How will that play out in multi-core processors?
I am getting tired of buying a computer and it being outdated in weeks but I guess if software makers aren't taking advantage of the updated processors it really is insignificant. It makes sense to buy a computer currently using available software not what software may or may not be available.
Dog Guy @ Feb 11th 2007 7:38PM
"Sounds really good so far but wouldn't multi-cores help with video processing speed? To import High Def video takes a alot of processor power. This should take advantage over the multi-core processors. I'd like to see how much more effiecient it is. Rendering is also processor intensive. What about BUS speed? How will that play out in multi-core processors?"
Somewhat, but your mbiggets problem is throughput, not CPU speed. Getting the frames into the box, then shuffling them around is a killer. Sure CPUs help a lot, but you need to have really fast RAM and a raid array.
You think you have problems, try rendering 3D and compositing in HD or film res!