newsgonz
24 Jun 2010, 15:14
Vidblaster team, I need some help and am ready to take the next step - after trying to make this work with my old computer - and will be venturing within days on a new system. Keep in mind that I do not know as much as this universe on all of the technical in's and out's of this technology, but I do feel that I have enough support by posting on this site. I am still using a trial version, but am interested in a purchase of the program on behalf of a non-profit community-based org. I just want to make all of the components work, and I have to keep within budget.
So I would like to start with this first question relating to the purchase of a system that will allow for me to stream video, and I am looking at a three-cam shot. Two cams will be usb (I have a Microsoft Livecam, but for some reason I am becoming growingly uncomfortable with this cam). The other camera I am looking to get is mostly for field purposes and I am close to getting this one: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-AG-HVX200A-Definition-Camcorder-Included/dp/B0018C72E6
I don't want to get too ahead of myself. No matter what cameras I settle on, without a strong backbone and computer - none of this will matter.
So I am asking for some advice here on the computer system. I am looking at this computer: HP E9280T I7-950 3.06GHZ 12GB BLU-RAY WRITER DESKTOP PC
Below are the specs. PLEASE feel free to guide me to something you use, or something I may have an added benefit of using.
MOTHERBOARD NAME
Manufacturer: Pegatron IPMTB-TK
HP: Truckee-UL8E CHIPSET
Intel X58 Express PROCESSOR
Intel Core-i7-950 (B) (3.06GHz /1366 MHz) 1 MB L2 + 8 MB shared L3
MEMORY
12GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM [6 DIMMs]
Total memory slots: 6 DIMM
HARD DRIVE
1.5 TB 7200 rpm SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
PRIMARY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE
Blu-ray player-writer/burner with Lightscribe Super Multi 8X DVDRW w/Double Layer
SECONDARY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE
N/A
GRAPHICS CARD
1GB Video Graphic (either Geforce or ATI) (HDMI, DVI, VGA outs)
TV TUNER
Hauppauge ATSC/NTSC TV tuner card with FM tuner (includes remote control, expansion card with IR ports, external IR receiver and IR emitter cable)
SOUND CARD
SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme
COMMUNICATION
N/A
NETWORKING
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mb/s
KEYBOARD
HP multimedia keyboard
POINTING DEVICE
HP optical mouse
DIMENSIONS
16.85"(L) x 7.05"(W) x 15.79"(H) EXTERNAL PORTS
Front:
15-in-1 memory card reader
Two USB
IEEE 1394
Headphone
Microphone
Line-In
Back:
Four USB
IEEE 1394
2 eSata
One Ethernet port
PCIe
DVI
HDMI
VGA Power output wattage
460 Watt Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16: 2
PCI Express x4: 1
PCI Express x1: 1 Drive Bays
5.25" external: 2
3.5" internal: 2
Personal Media Drive: 1
Pocket Media Drive: 1
DIGITAL MEDIA
15-in-1 memory card reader
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (64-bit)
SOFTWARE
CyberLink DVD Suite 6
MediaSmart DVD Premium BD (in models with Blu-ray disc drive)
Microsoft Works 9
Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial (60-day trial)
HP MediaSmart Software Suite
Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day security update subscription)
Any comments will be greatly appreciated. If you have links to something you suggest, please respond with them.
So I would like to start with this first question relating to the purchase of a system that will allow for me to stream video, and I am looking at a three-cam shot. Two cams will be usb (I have a Microsoft Livecam, but for some reason I am becoming growingly uncomfortable with this cam). The other camera I am looking to get is mostly for field purposes and I am close to getting this one: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-AG-HVX200A-Definition-Camcorder-Included/dp/B0018C72E6
I don't want to get too ahead of myself. No matter what cameras I settle on, without a strong backbone and computer - none of this will matter.
So I am asking for some advice here on the computer system. I am looking at this computer: HP E9280T I7-950 3.06GHZ 12GB BLU-RAY WRITER DESKTOP PC
Below are the specs. PLEASE feel free to guide me to something you use, or something I may have an added benefit of using.
MOTHERBOARD NAME
Manufacturer: Pegatron IPMTB-TK
HP: Truckee-UL8E CHIPSET
Intel X58 Express PROCESSOR
Intel Core-i7-950 (B) (3.06GHz /1366 MHz) 1 MB L2 + 8 MB shared L3
MEMORY
12GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM [6 DIMMs]
Total memory slots: 6 DIMM
HARD DRIVE
1.5 TB 7200 rpm SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
PRIMARY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE
Blu-ray player-writer/burner with Lightscribe Super Multi 8X DVDRW w/Double Layer
SECONDARY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE
N/A
GRAPHICS CARD
1GB Video Graphic (either Geforce or ATI) (HDMI, DVI, VGA outs)
TV TUNER
Hauppauge ATSC/NTSC TV tuner card with FM tuner (includes remote control, expansion card with IR ports, external IR receiver and IR emitter cable)
SOUND CARD
SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme
COMMUNICATION
N/A
NETWORKING
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mb/s
KEYBOARD
HP multimedia keyboard
POINTING DEVICE
HP optical mouse
DIMENSIONS
16.85"(L) x 7.05"(W) x 15.79"(H) EXTERNAL PORTS
Front:
15-in-1 memory card reader
Two USB
IEEE 1394
Headphone
Microphone
Line-In
Back:
Four USB
IEEE 1394
2 eSata
One Ethernet port
PCIe
DVI
HDMI
VGA Power output wattage
460 Watt Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16: 2
PCI Express x4: 1
PCI Express x1: 1 Drive Bays
5.25" external: 2
3.5" internal: 2
Personal Media Drive: 1
Pocket Media Drive: 1
DIGITAL MEDIA
15-in-1 memory card reader
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (64-bit)
SOFTWARE
CyberLink DVD Suite 6
MediaSmart DVD Premium BD (in models with Blu-ray disc drive)
Microsoft Works 9
Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial (60-day trial)
HP MediaSmart Software Suite
Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day security update subscription)
Any comments will be greatly appreciated. If you have links to something you suggest, please respond with them.