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Hi everyone!
At the moment I'm looking into getting a new machine and monitors for Da Vinci Resolve, and Black Friday/Cyber Monday could bring some nice temptations...
So, I still own an old school iMac 2009! Last year I bought both a BMUMP4.6 and a 4K BM video assistant so I got 2 full versions of Resolve, but I haven't been able to use them because my Mac too old. This tells you that quite ignorant about computer parts.
I understand that Resolve suggests some specific parts depending on the OS system. I have used OSX for the last 12 years but now is time for a change. I heard mixed comments about Windows 10 and many people love the Antergos Linux system, which for Resolve is supposed to be lighter and faster than Win. I had Ubuntu for many years on a small laptop and, once pasted the setting up stage, has been well responsive. I heard that Resolve on Linux is also the favourite for Hollywood!
Now my question is what are your recommendations in terms of hardware (GPU, CPU, RAM), monitors (reference and GUI?) and Decklink. Ideally I would set a dual boot Win 10 Pro and Antergos, so something that can work for both? If Resolve is stable on Linux I would prefer it, but I might need some other software on Win hence the dual boot.
My budget should be around £1500 but I'm sure that at least it should be stretched to £2000 (because the lowest for a 4K or UHD reference monitor is more than £1000) and this should include PC enclosure, keyboard, motherboard, SSDs and anything else around. I know, it is a mission impossible. Lets try to grab the best compromise without breaking the bank.
It would be nice to hear your recent experiences with monitors and new PCs built for Resolve both on Windows and Linux in terms of hardware, so that it can help me to grab some decent bargains if they shows up in the next days! I would primary used on BM RAW and prores XQ max from my camera and anything equal or lower than that. Nothing higher than my 4.6K anyway.
Also if you have direct links to UK/European sellers and tested machines for Resolve, appreciated!
Thanks!
Luca
At the moment I'm looking into getting a new machine and monitors for Da Vinci Resolve, and Black Friday/Cyber Monday could bring some nice temptations...
So, I still own an old school iMac 2009! Last year I bought both a BMUMP4.6 and a 4K BM video assistant so I got 2 full versions of Resolve, but I haven't been able to use them because my Mac too old. This tells you that quite ignorant about computer parts.
I understand that Resolve suggests some specific parts depending on the OS system. I have used OSX for the last 12 years but now is time for a change. I heard mixed comments about Windows 10 and many people love the Antergos Linux system, which for Resolve is supposed to be lighter and faster than Win. I had Ubuntu for many years on a small laptop and, once pasted the setting up stage, has been well responsive. I heard that Resolve on Linux is also the favourite for Hollywood!
Now my question is what are your recommendations in terms of hardware (GPU, CPU, RAM), monitors (reference and GUI?) and Decklink. Ideally I would set a dual boot Win 10 Pro and Antergos, so something that can work for both? If Resolve is stable on Linux I would prefer it, but I might need some other software on Win hence the dual boot.
My budget should be around £1500 but I'm sure that at least it should be stretched to £2000 (because the lowest for a 4K or UHD reference monitor is more than £1000) and this should include PC enclosure, keyboard, motherboard, SSDs and anything else around. I know, it is a mission impossible. Lets try to grab the best compromise without breaking the bank.
It would be nice to hear your recent experiences with monitors and new PCs built for Resolve both on Windows and Linux in terms of hardware, so that it can help me to grab some decent bargains if they shows up in the next days! I would primary used on BM RAW and prores XQ max from my camera and anything equal or lower than that. Nothing higher than my 4.6K anyway.
Also if you have direct links to UK/European sellers and tested machines for Resolve, appreciated!
Thanks!
Luca
Luca Rocchini DOP
URSA MINI PRO 4.6K, EF, PL, SSD Recorder, BM VA 4K, Nikon AIS
http://www.lucarocchini.com/
URSA MINI PRO 4.6K, EF, PL, SSD Recorder, BM VA 4K, Nikon AIS
http://www.lucarocchini.com/