Building a Resolve Workstation but don't know the process
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 4:48 pm
Hi, I feel embarrassed asking such a newbie question. I've only ever used Macs but and am building my first PC. I'm having a horrible time understanding the process in making sure parts are compatible, and I've heard to install certain items (such as a m.3 SSD OS drive) you need to do some software work (bios?) to get things up and running. I am a DoP and feel using and understanding Resolve makes me a better cinematographer - I shoot smaller projects: typically XAVC, 4k, 4:2:2, or better.
How on earth do those out there who've built their own PCs know what to do?! Luckily I received some very generous help from a member but after not hearing from him in some time I'm afraid I've taken too much of his time. We have picked out the following components, but I need confirmation they will all work correctly together - http://imgur.com/a/rm40W . (I may upgrade the video card from 1080 to 1080 Ti if you all recommend that.
Because I'm on a limited budget I'm also trying to save money on SSDs and had asked a question in another thread that I could some advice on -- it's the last comment viewtopic.php?f=3&t=59342
I currently have (2) old HD displays (a Dell and an ASUS) which I'm sure aren't great. All my research seems to indicate don't buy an affordable 4k display because color accuracy is off. Is it correct to assume I need a DeskLink Mini monitor 4k (for future 4k display compatibility, and/or for my current 4k footage)? Any advice on my monitor needs? Being a DP I do own some good small field monitors 5" & 7" which I could SDI into.
Thank you so much for allowing me to take your time to read and consider this.
Seth
How on earth do those out there who've built their own PCs know what to do?! Luckily I received some very generous help from a member but after not hearing from him in some time I'm afraid I've taken too much of his time. We have picked out the following components, but I need confirmation they will all work correctly together - http://imgur.com/a/rm40W . (I may upgrade the video card from 1080 to 1080 Ti if you all recommend that.
Because I'm on a limited budget I'm also trying to save money on SSDs and had asked a question in another thread that I could some advice on -- it's the last comment viewtopic.php?f=3&t=59342
I currently have (2) old HD displays (a Dell and an ASUS) which I'm sure aren't great. All my research seems to indicate don't buy an affordable 4k display because color accuracy is off. Is it correct to assume I need a DeskLink Mini monitor 4k (for future 4k display compatibility, and/or for my current 4k footage)? Any advice on my monitor needs? Being a DP I do own some good small field monitors 5" & 7" which I could SDI into.
Thank you so much for allowing me to take your time to read and consider this.
Seth