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waldron18  
#1 Posted : Saturday, June 9, 2018 4:16:16 AM(UTC)
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Hi everyone

I'm looking at a new high end streaming machine. Looking at having it built. Something along the obsidian line of things. Hoping to get some tips!

- How do people make sure the PC is safe for travelling to events? Especially so the graphics card doesn't put too much pressure on the motherboard with small bumps?
- Does anyone know of a rack mount case that supports the graphic card securely, rather than the pcie slot only?
- What's the best i9 compatible motherboard that has thunderbolt 3?
- Can someone please explain the 4K SDI and HDMI capture cards... is there a card that can do 4 x 4K inputs/outputs simultaneously?

Thanks heaps!
desmar  
#2 Posted : Saturday, June 9, 2018 10:16:33 AM(UTC)
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This is how I built my setup.

1) Added additional supports (non-metallic, hot glued to Case and not
Motherboard) under the motherboard.

2) Hot glued Ram holding clips.

3) PCI-E Cards are held in place by mounting screws, and at backend by
support bar provided by case manufacturer in case.

4) Hot Glued PCI-E cards and any cables coming from Motherboard and on Case
Also for extra security.

After over 100 Pro Hockey Games over 2 years, and traveling across North America by Bus and Vehicles, still no issues.

1 Compact 4U Rackmount Case.
1 Rolling 4U Rolling Case.


2 manufacturers of capture cards

Blackmagicdesign

HDMI 4 x 4K60

NONE

SDI 4 x 4K60

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-31

SDI 8 x 4K60

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-30

SDI 4 x 8K60

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-34

Yuan

HDMI 4 x 4K30

https://www.yuan.com.tw/products/capture/4k/sc560n4_hdmi.htm

SDI 4 x 4K30

https://www.yuan.com.tw/products/capture/4k/sc560n4_sdi_6g.htm

Motherboards I'm using in my next i9 build..

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X299-DESIGNARE-EX-rev-10#kf


waldron18 wrote:
Hi everyone

I'm looking at a new high end streaming machine. Looking at having it built. Something along the obsidian line of things. Hoping to get some tips!

- How do people make sure the PC is safe for travelling to events? Especially so the graphics card doesn't put too much pressure on the motherboard with small bumps?
- Does anyone know of a rack mount case that supports the graphic card securely, rather than the pcie slot only?
- What's the best i9 compatible motherboard that has thunderbolt 3?
- Can someone please explain the 4K SDI and HDMI capture cards... is there a card that can do 4 x 4K inputs/outputs simultaneously?

Thanks heaps!

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waldron18  
#3 Posted : Saturday, June 9, 2018 7:56:59 PM(UTC)
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desmar wrote:
This is how I built my setup.

1) Added additional supports (non-metallic, hot glued to Case and not
Motherboard) under the motherboard.

2) Hot glued Ram holding clips.

3) PCI-E Cards are held in place by mounting screws, and at backend by
support bar provided by case manufacturer in case.

4) Hot Glued PCI-E cards and any cables coming from Motherboard and on Case
Also for extra security.

After over 100 Pro Hockey Games over 2 years, and traveling across North America by Bus and Vehicles, still no issues.

1 Compact 4U Rackmount Case.
1 Rolling 4U Rolling Case.


2 manufacturers of capture cards

Blackmagicdesign

HDMI 4 x 4K60

NONE

SDI 4 x 4K60

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-31

SDI 8 x 4K60

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-30

SDI 4 x 8K60

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-34

Yuan

HDMI 4 x 4K30

https://www.yuan.com.tw/products/capture/4k/sc560n4_hdmi.htm

SDI 4 x 4K30

https://www.yuan.com.tw/products/capture/4k/sc560n4_sdi_6g.htm

Motherboards I'm using in my next i9 build..

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X299-DESIGNARE-EX-rev-10#kf


waldron18 wrote:
Hi everyone

I'm looking at a new high end streaming machine. Looking at having it built. Something along the obsidian line of things. Hoping to get some tips!

- How do people make sure the PC is safe for travelling to events? Especially so the graphics card doesn't put too much pressure on the motherboard with small bumps?
- Does anyone know of a rack mount case that supports the graphic card securely, rather than the pcie slot only?
- What's the best i9 compatible motherboard that has thunderbolt 3?
- Can someone please explain the 4K SDI and HDMI capture cards... is there a card that can do 4 x 4K inputs/outputs simultaneously?

Thanks heaps!



Thanks Desmar... that's very helpful! I'd be keen to try an get it in a 3U case. Do you know any?

Also, would you be happy to share a photo of how you supported your GPU?

Thanks heaps
Peter B  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:46:40 AM(UTC)
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Here's another case, might be too small, there is an optional rack mount kit.

https://www.pccasegear.c...dia-gd10-desktop-chassis

I've been thinking about suspension too and maybe these could work using a few to mount the case to a rack shelf from underneath. They come in lots of sizes.

https://www.ebay.com.au/...093b4:g:Vz0AAOSwwTla~sOX

This is good for making custom racks -

http://www.aurarum.com.a...-profile-3030-30x30.html

The centre hole can be threaded for a standard M8 rack bolt.

BTW, the BMD Duo and Quad cards are only HD capable I believe.




desmar  
#5 Posted : Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:14:23 AM(UTC)
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Rackmount Cases need to have front and rear facing fans, as any other
locations not a good solution, will still get some overheating issues
in warm conditions.

For custom case hardware.

TCH
Reliable Hardware


Peter B wrote:
Here's another case, might be too small, there is an optional rack mount kit.

https://www.pccasegear.c...dia-gd10-desktop-chassis

I've been thinking about suspension too and maybe these could work using a few to mount the case to a rack shelf from underneath. They come in lots of sizes.

https://www.ebay.com.au/...093b4:g:Vz0AAOSwwTla~sOX

This is good for making custom racks -

http://www.aurarum.com.a...-profile-3030-30x30.html

The centre hole can be threaded for a standard M8 rack bolt.

BTW, the BMD Duo and Quad cards are only HD capable I believe.





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