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Old 09-23-2010, 06:32 AM
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Default 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?

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Old 09-23-2010, 11:37 AM
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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).
Yes.

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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
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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Old 09-27-2010, 01:05 AM
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Default 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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Old 09-27-2010, 07:01 AM
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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.
Pro Tools will utilize however many cores you have in your system, including virtual.

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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Old 09-27-2010, 09:29 AM
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Making regular backups is far safer.
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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Old 09-28-2010, 01:43 AM
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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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