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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Anyone running a HP Z820 here?

I do have one Z820 and also a similar system I assembled myself. CS6 screams on the Z820. Most of my thoughts/opinions on the system are scattered over various threads. But if there's something you would like to know, I can elaborate. The build quality is rather good. A few curious design decisions were made that have me scratching my head, but overall I'm pleased with the system.

It runs great with the Quadro 6000 card. However, I'm actually running a GTX690 as it performs about the same to even a bit better in Premiere and since it's really two GPUs, it provides greater acceleration for After Effects and Resolve.
 
Jeff Kilgroe said:
I do have one Z820 and also a similar system I assembled myself. CS6 screams on the Z820. Most of my thoughts/opinions on the system are scattered over various threads. But if there's something you would like to know, I can elaborate. The build quality is rather good. A few curious design decisions were made that have me scratching my head, but overall I'm pleased with the system.

It runs great with the Quadro 6000 card. However, I'm actually running a GTX690 as it performs about the same to even a bit better in Premiere and since it's really two GPUs, it provides greater acceleration for After Effects and Resolve.
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Thanks Jeff.
 
Jeff Kilgroe said:
I do have one Z820 and also a similar system I assembled myself. CS6 screams on the Z820. Most of my thoughts/opinions on the system are scattered over various threads. But if there's something you would like to know, I can elaborate. The build quality is rather good. A few curious design decisions were made that have me scratching my head, but overall I'm pleased with the system.

It runs great with the Quadro 6000 card. However, I'm actually running a GTX690 as it performs about the same to even a bit better in Premiere and since it's really two GPUs, it provides greater acceleration for After Effects and Resolve.
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Does Resolve see each GPU as separate and use one for the GUI and the other for acceleration?
 
Hi, sorry I didn't reply earlier I just installed CS6 today and had about about an hour to play with it before I had to head out. I have the 16 core 3.1Ghz Z820 with 64GB ram and a Quadro 4000 with the Tesla C2075. In the hour I had today I loaded a few Epic 5k FF shots in Premiere. Scrubbed through like DV at 1/2 res, amazingly responsive. I have been on the mac platform for years but my work machine was up for renewal and I couldn't justify spending that much money on old tech. Despite everyone's dire warnings to the contrary the world didn't end when I switched on a windows machine. Taking a while to get used to it but seems fine and stable enough in the week or so I have had it. No crashes in any of the software I have, C4D, Nuke, Avid MC6. The HP Advisor is a handy program gives a complete breakdown of all the components and the drivers available, what software they are certified for and a simple download button next to the one you want to install. Like the software update on steroids from the mac.
Ran a couple clips through media encoder as well. Hands down walks all over compressor. Love the presets available but the speed is wicked.
Had a couple glitches with one of my monitors not starting up as I switch the machine on but I think it might be to do with the display port cables that came with the monitors (27" Dells). I intend to keep it off the net other than to update it as I have an iMac for that.
Overall very satisfied but am about to launch into a couple major projects on a new machine with an unfamiliar OS and a new NLE (goodbye FCP). Fun times :-)
 
Peter Simpson said:
Hi, sorry I didn't reply earlier I just installed CS6 today and had about about an hour to play with it before I had to head out. I have the 16 core 3.1Ghz Z820 with 64GB ram and a Quadro 4000 with the Tesla C2075. In the hour I had today I loaded a few Epic 5k FF shots in Premiere. Scrubbed through like DV at 1/2 res, amazingly responsive. I have been on the mac platform for years but my work machine was up for renewal and I couldn't justify spending that much money on old tech. Despite everyone's dire warnings to the contrary the world didn't end when I switched on a windows machine. Taking a while to get used to it but seems fine and stable enough in the week or so I have had it. No crashes in any of the software I have, C4D, Nuke, Avid MC6. The HP Advisor is a handy program gives a complete breakdown of all the components and the drivers available, what software they are certified for and a simple download button next to the one you want to install. Like the software update on steroids from the mac.
Ran a couple clips through media encoder as well. Hands down walks all over compressor. Love the presets available but the speed is wicked.
Had a couple glitches with one of my monitors not starting up as I switch the machine on but I think it might be to do with the display port cables that came with the monitors (27" Dells). I intend to keep it off the net other than to update it as I have an iMac for that.
Overall very satisfied but am about to launch into a couple major projects on a new machine with an unfamiliar OS and a new NLE (goodbye FCP). Fun times :-)
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Thanks Peter. That exactly what I needed to hear. Im glad it has been a positive experience for you. I think lots of us will be following in your footsteps from Mac to PC with renewed enthusiasm after reading this report.
 
Is it possible to get the GTX690 to run on a Mac?

Jeff Kilgroe said:
I do have one Z820 and also a similar system I assembled myself. CS6 screams on the Z820. Most of my thoughts/opinions on the system are scattered over various threads. But if there's something you would like to know, I can elaborate. The build quality is rather good. A few curious design decisions were made that have me scratching my head, but overall I'm pleased with the system.

It runs great with the Quadro 6000 card. However, I'm actually running a GTX690 as it performs about the same to even a bit better in Premiere and since it's really two GPUs, it provides greater acceleration for After Effects and Resolve.
Click to expand...
 
Did someone tried neat video 3 plug in for premiere ?
I got 6,7 fps for a 1080p test with QuadHD R3D on the timeline on my Clevo i7 with nvidia 670M. This test is CPU and GPU power testing. What is the score with the HP ?


Olivier
 
Jeff,

I love my HW8400. Upgraded to Win7 64 bit and 16 gigs of ram a while back and the machine is still doing good things even if it is getting to EOL. Usually I build my own PCs. I just built an x79 Asus board with 3960X and 64 gigs of ram. Nice but not the screamer I want to build eventually. My experience with the high end HPs makes me consider the Z820, especially as you have had good luck and good things to say.

So, my question for you is "should I wait for the Sandy Bridge Xeons to come out to build or go with the Z820". I don't "need" something right now so wonder what you would do.

Alan

EDIT: Oh, and what is the best way to purchase the high end HPs if you don't know somebody?

EDIT-EDIT: Just found this thread. Jeff has answered all of my questions. Thanks Jeff! http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?81124-HP-820-Tower-RED-EDITION/page11



Jeff Kilgroe said:
I do have one Z820 and also a similar system I assembled myself. CS6 screams on the Z820. Most of my thoughts/opinions on the system are scattered over various threads. But if there's something you would like to know, I can elaborate. The build quality is rather good. A few curious design decisions were made that have me scratching my head, but overall I'm pleased with the system.

It runs great with the Quadro 6000 card. However, I'm actually running a GTX690 as it performs about the same to even a bit better in Premiere and since it's really two GPUs, it provides greater acceleration for After Effects and Resolve.
Click to expand...
 
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