Wow, HD|3 to HDX, let me see if I've got this right...

[Chris Coleman]

I'm still running PTHD|3 8.0.1cs2 w/192io on an Apple G5/10.5.8. I'm starting to hit DAE Errors 9030/9131/9060 from time to time.

I just checked in with the Avid/Pro Tools world for the first time in a while and it looks like if I want long-term stability/performance, my best bet is a $7000 upgrade from HD|3 + 192io to HDX + HDio?!

Holy crap.

I'm seriously considering HD|Native at this point. Pros/Cons? Anyone in the same boat? What are my options (besides building a stop-gap PC with PCIx slots)?

[nerd513]

my advice would be not to downgrade to native thats for sure

[Drew Mazurek]

Originally Posted by nerd513

my advice would be not to downgrade to native thats for sure

Based on what info? You didn't even ask him what his needs are!! HD Native is capable of quite a lot. It has the added benefit of being able to use your current interfaces and cabling which is huge IMO.

To the OP. See if you can get a demo of an HD Native rig. Take a session there that you know maxes out your system etc.

One thing is for sure, and that is that HD Native needs a current gen Mac to run its best.

[acmost]

Originally Posted by Chris Coleman

I'm still running PTHD|3 8.0.1cs2 w/192io on an Apple G5/10.5.8. I'm starting to hit DAE Errors 9030/9131/9060 from time to time.

I just checked in with the Avid/Pro Tools world for the first time in a while and it looks like if I want long-term stability/performance, my best bet is a $7000 upgrade from HD|3 + 192io to HDX + HDio?!

Holy crap.

I'm seriously considering HD|Native at this point. Pros/Cons? Anyone in the same boat? What are my options (besides building a stop-gap PC with PCIx slots)?

Don't forget...you got to lose the G5 also.

[burningbusch]

Open to discussion, but here's what I would budget for each of these options.

Option #1 HDX
$7000 - Exchange to HDX
$3000 - new computer
$2000 - update TDM plugins to AAX DSP
$1000 - upgrade to HD11 or $1200 for two years of service contract
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$13,0000

Option #2 HD/N
$1600 - Legacy Exchange Core PCI -> HDN Card
$3000 - Legacy Exchange 192 -> HD I/O
$3000 - new computer
$1000 - update AAX plugins (assuming it's going to be less than AAX DSP)
$1000 - upgrade to HD11 or $1200 for two years of service contract
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$9600 (can still sell off your other two TDM cards for some cash)

Option # 3 Standard Protools
$700 - Protools 10
$3000 - new computer
$2000 - new interface
$1000 - update AAX plugins (assuming it's going to be less an AAX DSP)
$300 - upgrade to PT11
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$7000 (can sell off all your cards and 192 for cash)

Option #4 Do nothing

Busch.

[AREED]

Option 4 - New computer, Magma, i/o crossgrade.
Then wait till these new systems really prove themselfs, and the prices come down.
Im gonna have to really hear a sonic difference to spend that kind of money.

[Barry Johns]

Selling your PCI cards, and buying used PCIe Accel cards and a new MacPro would be your best option IMO.

[albee1952]

No matter which route you choose, its going to call for a new computer. Time to retire the old G5

[spwwuk]

Cheaper option:

Keep cards & build Hackintosh using PCI motherboard.

The minimal investment will allow you to experience significant increases in CPU power and enable you to sit things out for a bit longer before you decide on any big-budget switch.

Worked for me with Accel3 system. PT8 HD still going strong.

[propower]

Assuming this is an ongoing business that is successful for you (or you have $$ and don't mind)

The $7K exchange is pretty good especially if they take your PCIx cards (don't say whether this is PCIe only or all HD3)....... Essentially they are giving you $4K off list for this ... not too bad......

The interim PC running W7 and PCI slots is the low cost couple year solution. Buy a computer, update protools.... away you go....... I would go this way and wait for HDX to be around for a little while before jumping.......

HD\N trade ins are silly..... you can Buy HD\N + 8x8x8 with PT10 right now for $5.5K (call around and you will do even better)...... and then sell your stuff for whatever. Or trade it in and pay ~4.5K....... they are valuing your stuff in this trade at around $500..... Heck.... bring it over here and I will give you the $500

Best of luck.......