Compatible mother board & video cards

[jeucu]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the approved/compatible list of mother boards & video cards that will support either rt.x.2 or mxo2 mini with max. I'm thinking of getting a new computer, specifically a dell. Thanks

[Jeff]

Hi,

Matrox quit listing current motherboards for RT.X2 some time ago, so you're on your own there. If you have the full-length card (not the LE) then of course the case must be able to accommodate the RT.X2.

As RT.X2 is not supported with CS5.5, you may want to consider moving on to the MXO2 Mini. Being external, it will work with pretty much any computer that meets minimum specs.

Regarding video cards, that is no longer a Matrox issue. Rather, you will want to get an Nvidia card that supports the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine, such as the GTX 470, GTX 580, or Quadro 4000.

Here is the Adobe list of officially approved cards for CS5.5:

GeForce GTX 285 (Windows and Mac OS)
GeForce GTX 470 (Windows)
GeForce GTX 570 (Windows)
GeForce GTX 580 (Windows)
Quadro FX 3700M (Windows)
Quadro FX 3800 (Windows)
Quadro FX 3800M (Windows)
Quadro FX 4800 (Windows and Mac OS)
Quadro FX 5800 (Windows)
Quadro 2000 (Windows)
Quadro 2000D (Windows)
Quadro 2000M (Windows)
Quadro 3000M (Windows)
Quadro 4000 (Windows and Mac OS)
Quadro 4000M (Windows)
Quadro 5000 (Windows)
Quadro 5000M (Windows)
Quadro 5010M (Windows)
Quadro 6000 (Windows)
Quadro CX (Windows)

Many other Nvidia cards not on the list can also be used with a minor software hack applied: http://www.studio1productions.com/Articles/PremiereCS5.htm

You might wish to consider a custom PC built for Adobe and Matrox - it is hard to get a Dell spec'ed out properly. Power supply, hard drive configurations, and proper video card are a few concerns, then if you have issues, Dell support knows nothing of Adobe or Matrox. Don't forget that commercial PCs also come loaded with a lot of bloatware/trial software.

Safe Harbor can provide pricing for comparison purposes if you wish, or there are other reputable NLE system builders out there as well.

http://www.sharbor.com/build-yours/mxo2/

Thank you

Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers
www.sharbor.com

[jeucu]

Thank you, Jeff. This is excellent!