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ProTools 8 hardware requirements
Hi,
Is ProTools capable of utilizing multiple cores? I'm creating configuration for Windows 7 64bit Proffesional machine, which is supposed to run ProTools and I wonder if it makes sense to put 4 cores CPU (or maybe 2x 6cores). Another question is how often ProTools reads/writes HDD? Does it make sense to build fast RAID 0 array or is it better to put more RAM into ProTools box? Best regards, Kaczor |
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Re: ProTools 8 hardware requirements
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Pro Tools is not compatible with RAID. More RAM can never do you wrong, especially in a 64 bit environment. While Pro Tools itself is not yet 64-bit, having extra RAM will free up resources for the OS. Plus, you can host your VIs outside of Pro Tools to take advantage of 64 bit address.
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Re: ProTools 8 hardware requirements
My question is how many cores ProTools can use. Is it scalabe to as many cores I have or does it use only 2 cores.
How come ProTools doesn't support RAID, when RAID is transparent to whole operating system and matrix is visible as normal hard drive. Please tell me what read/write speeds are typicall. |
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Re: ProTools 8 hardware requirements
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RAID isn't entirely transparent if it is internal. It's also not really necessary, nor as reliable as claimed. Making regular backups is far safer. There aren't really any "typical" read/write speeds for Pro Tools, as it's entirely dependent on the user. How many tracks/plugs/VIs/samples you're using will affect disk performance in various ways.
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Re: ProTools 8 hardware requirements
Depends on how you make the backups.
As far as not being necessary... RAID would be a time saver if it were "approved", although I know folks using it just fine with no issues. SB |
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Re: ProTools 8 hardware requirements
I was considering RAID as a way to increase disk performance. I'm just worried that single hard driver may be to slow. Are my worries reasonable?
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Re: ProTools 8 hardware requirements
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honestly, no. a high quality 7200rpm, < 11ms seek time SATA hard drive will do just fine. if you have a desktop machine, just add more internal drives. i prefer seagate barracuda and hitachi deskstar drives, others will have other favorites. avoid any hard drive labeled as "green" - the power saving functions are not suitable for Pro Tools RAID isnt really all its cracked up to be reliability wise, and is completely unsupported by PT
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