Dual 6-core Xeon Editing Workstation (Critique/Suggestions)
Video@SouthpointCCC Jun 2, 2010 10:14 AMHello,
I've been tasked with assembling or purchasing a new video editing workstation capable of injesting Uncompressed HD content from our 3 camera studio, "sweetening" it (color correction, audio tweaks,etc.), bundling in pre-made 2D graphics and animations, and rendering out multiple delivery formats [b]in under twelve hours[/b]. The system would normally only be dealing with a single (switched) live feed. Content length is 40 minutes to 1 hour.
I hope to order the parts for this system by Friday. My budget ceiling (for hardware) is 5000 USD (I am currently $50 over). I don't "plan" to overclock (I don't own the rig) but might revisit six months out or so (once the system has been running stable for awhile).
Software being used (all CS5 in order of usage): Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Encore, Soundbooth, Encore, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge.
OS: Win7 64 Ultimate.
Here is the component list that I am considering:
(2) Intel Xeon X5650 Westmere 2.66GHz 12MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 95W Six-Core Server Processor $ 2039.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819117231
SUPERMICRO MBD-X8DAH+-F-O Dual LGA 1366 Intel 5520 Extended ATX Dual Intel Xeon Motherboard $ 499.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813182177
COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case $ 169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119138
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Bare HDD $ 149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136296
(3) Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Bare HDD $ 224.97
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319
SILVERSTONE ST85F-P 850W ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Pwr Sply $ 149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817256058
(2) SUPERMICRO SNK-P0040AP4 CPU Heatsink & Cooling Fan for Xeon Processor 5500 Series $ 59.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6816101285
EVGA 015-P3-1482-AR GeForce GTX 480 (Fermi) SuperClocked 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 $ 522.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130551
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM $ 21.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135204
LG Black 10X Blu-ray Burner - Bulk SATA Model WH10LS30 LightScribe Support - OEM $ 139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136181
SYBA PCI-Express 1394 FireWire Card Model SD-PEX-FWB $ 42.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6815124050
OCZ Platinum Tri Channel 12GB PC10666 DDR3 Memory - 1333MHz, 12288MB (6 x 2048MB), CL7 $ 346.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] 60767110-2
(2) NEC EA231WMI-BK 23 inch Ws LCD 1920X1080 1000:1 VGA Black 14MS Monitor $ 679.98
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B [...] JGJ0JKT8F1
Sub-Total $ 5049.82 (no software)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
I'm a bit worried about heat sink/mobo/processor/case compatibility. Also looking for ways to trim w/o compromising the timetable mentioned above. I've spent a bit of time researching these parts. I'm looking to those more knowledgeable to point out any conflicts and any "hey, you forgot X". Alternate component suggestions are also welcome but vague "their better" reasoning won't carry any weight.
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE ON-SITE:
Blackmagic Multibridge Pro (for interfacing with studio) PCI-E 4x break out box
16TB (max, currently 2TB mirrored) NAS for archiving video assets (connected via dual 10/100/1000 ethernet)
Multiple Calibrated NTSC CRT Monitors and large format LCDs for review
Thank you all in advance,
Jim G















