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  • P
    P

    For purposes of system planning for MIR Pro on its own dedicated system, is an i7 sufficient, or is an 8-core the better way to plan for the PC?

    Thanks in advance.

    Peter Alexander
  • DietzD
    VSL Team
    DietzD

    Peter,

    maybe one of these threads offers the information you're looking for:

    -> [URL]http://community.vsl.co.at/forums/p/21212/145200.aspx[/URL]

    -> [URL]http://community.vsl.co.at/forums/p/20630/142465.aspx[/URL]

    -> [URL]http://community.vsl.co.at/forums/p/22049/150550.aspx[/URL]

    -> [URL]http://community.vsl.co.at/forums/p/22049/150554.aspx[/URL]

    -> [URL]http://community.vsl.co.at/forums/p/22683/154325.aspx[/URL]

    Kind regards,

    /Dietz - Vienna Symphonic Library
  • R
    R

    I don't get it. When I read those threadsI can see the best proc is an i7 but if I go to your recommend pc builder websites it's obvious a Xeon is better...so...I'm confused....What should I get to be careless of hardware since I want to use over 20 VI with MIR ?
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hi Ramu,

    these XEON processors (5500 and up) are of course the better choice, and also more expensive. How many more than 20 VI´s do you want to use, and how much RAM do you want to load with these, approximately?

    I am working on an i7 950 with 12 GB of RAM and can find out for you.

    Best,

    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
  • R
    R

    I'm using the Full cube with vsl preset for cubase vst exp  + extras articulations.

    On my i7 920 with 12 gigs I'm limited and I can't load solo strings and app strings...

    Now I know MIR needs about 4 gigs on its own...12 gigs are quite low...and in terms of processor I see my i7 is already haveing hard times sometimes...so I was thinking of getting a XEON.

    I wanted to wait for MIR PRO but maybe I won't have choice (shame)
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hello Ramu,

    MIR is top-level technology, so it needs raw processing power - I guess that´s the trade-off. Also, the prices for RAM seem to rise at the moment...

    Tough decision, I know.

    Best,

    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
  • R
    R

    Thanks for your answer :)

    Concerning the new computer I'm thinking of getting one from Xe Machines, the certified workstation. I wonder, what means certified?

    I wish to load MIR with tons of VI playing all as hell, would it be possible to know the limitations of each configuration?

    Thx
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hello Ramu,

    "certified" means that we have been in close contact with the system builders and that these machines are carrying the components with the highest standards. We are also using some of these machines here in Vienna.

    Please write a short email to , so that we can talk about the specs in detail!

    Best,

    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
  • DietzD
    VSL Team
    DietzD
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    @Ramu said:

    Now I know MIR needs about 4 gigs on its own.

    Just for the sake of completeness: The amount of RAm needed by MIR is also dependant on the Venue you decided to load. An upcoming RoomPack will contain the IRs of a cathedral, which needs 4.9 GB all by its own ... 8-)

    /Dietz - Vienna Symphonic Library
  • R
    R

    Good to know.

    Now that I own MIR on my i7 920 I can see the limitations with RAM using "only" 12 gig.

    I'm wondering, would it be better to have a XEON or a i7 (the best edition of both proc) to run MIR with 24 gigs ?

    Thanks