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Computer optimized for Capture One 7

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Hi.

Hopefully, this is the right forum to ask this questions. I tried to search for my topic, but I wasn't able to find anything.

In short, I need a new computer. My current computer is about 6 years old, and even though it is working satisfactory for all my needs, the adjusting RAW images from Canon 5D MKIII is pain in the ass. It takes too long for changes to update on image when adjusting different settings.

What would be a satisfactory configuration when optimizing the hardware for Capture One for processing 24MP raw images? I don't care about raw conversion time, but I need the adjustments done to the image to be quickly reflected on my screen. My budget would somewhere between USD 1.500 - 2.000.

    Would i7 processor be satisfactory or should I go for xeons?

    Is there some recommended graphic adapter which would help, but isn't overkill?


In case you wonder, my current setup is:

-Windows 7 64bit
-Core2 Quad CPU Q6700 2.66 GHz
-4 GB RAM

Thanks in advance.
Martin S.
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  • Paul Steunebrink
    You can look into the release notes for recommended hardware setup.

    In short: quad core proc. /w 8 GB RAM or more, SSD and a OpenCL capable graphics adapter

    See for OpenCL adapter
    http://www.phaseone.com/en/search/artic ... nguageid=1
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  • Eric Bleher
    regarding the OpenCL feature, it would be quite interesting to know which brand (nVidia, AMD or Intel) offers the best experience regarding speed gain and stability, especially for those not having any supported GPU.
    In my current setup (i5 2500k, Z68, 8 GB Ram, integrated GPU), C1 7.1 is pretty stable, I had no crash so far, but I read a few topic about issues with OpenCL...
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  • SFA
    I use a Dell Precision M4700 Mobile Workstation. ( Mention this so that you check the official specification. My machine was purchased in February 2013 but the specification is probably one that was available in Mid 2012.)

    Win7 Pro (64bit of course)
    i7 3820QM processor.
    512Gb SSD
    24Gb RAM (but it worked just as well for C1 with just the 8Gb that came with it).
    Quadro K1000M Graphics Card (NOT VERY POWERFUL)
    1920x1080 native screen resolution.

    All the components seem well matched and it works very well indeed.

    Speed is good. Much of my editing uses features not currently supported by OpenCL in C1 (I am still using 7.1.1 whilst I complete some older projects before upgrading to later releases.) Nevertheless performance is excellent.

    Unless I have made a lot of edits (and I am working at 100%) even large changes are almost instantaneous. If I really push things on a heavily loaded system a big image update might occasinally take slightly more than a second to fully complete. It's about as fast as I find I can work. My fiels usually come from a Canon 1D3 (about 12 to 16Mb typically) or a 600D (usually just over 20Mb) so comparable in size to your 5D3 in the latter case. I have not really noticed any difference in processing time for files from either camera.

    The automated stuff (Process, etc.) flies.

    I think the machine must be a very well balanced mix of quality components - the board and all the sub-components, not just the headline CPU/GPU stuff. Make sure you have a good power supply.

    I found the machine on the Dell outlet. Configured at listed prices it would probably not come within your budget but as an Outlet device I reckon it would. Therefore you should be able to find something equivalent, notebook or desktop, within budget and giving performance with which you will be pleased.

    I see no need to go beyond an i7 BUT would always plan to buy, where possible, something close to the top end of the current offerings or one generation previous to current if at all possible.

    HTH.


    Grant Perkins
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  • Permanently deleted user
    Thank you for your answers.

    I have just upgraded my computer with a better video adapter (Nvidia Quadro FX3700), and it helped a lot, even though it is not perfect.

    But thanks a lot for your input, I will definitely get use of the provided information.

    Regards,
    Martin
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  • jonpaul
    Hi there just saw your thread:

    I found that besides open CL and a 1G passive cooled video card, the best investment is as much RAM as possible, I have 16G DDR3.

    Also consider the biggest and best monitor you can afford, IPS type.

    I have Dell 30" U3011 and vid is ATI Radeon 4500 from Gigabyte.

    All of this was built 3 years ago, so you must check for the latest improvements in all of this technology.

    Good luck and enjoy! 😉

    Jon Paul
    Crypto Museum
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  • 15Bit
    In general, the best rule is to buy as fast as you can. I think the best value is a K-series i5, which you then overclock. And 16GB RAM. Going above this gives you a bit more, but costs a lot more.

    With respect to graphics cards, though AMD and Nvidia are basically equivalent for gaming, AMD seem to have a major performance advantage in OpenCL. Unfortunately they also have a historic (and ongoing) problem writing decent drivers. For that latter reason i lean towards Nvidia, even though the cards are slower for this work.
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