Hi, currently running vMix off a HP zBook Create G7 with i9 and RTX 2060 Max-Q which I got during lockdown. I'm now using vMix primarily for GFX overlays to an ATEM switcher using an UltraStudio 4K Mini, and moving forward I'll also be using the Zoom integration - however the zBook is starting to have issues on a regular basis and as we're upgrading the system in my lecture theatre, I'm thinking a desktop would be more power for less money.

Unfortunately due to government procurement, my organisation is limited to buying on a framework from HP so no custom builds. I'm looking at a HP Z2 i9-14900K, 64GB RAM, and RTX 4070 Super and was hoping to get a Blackmagic DeckLink 8K Pro / Mini but there are no spare 16x or 8x PCIe. There is an option for a dual Thunderbolt 3 card, so can use existing UltraStudio and there's room to expand.

My question is, had anyone one used a pre-built HP Z workstation and if so, what was the experience. Not specifically HP, but had anyone used a 4x PCIe card to add Thunderbolt does it work okay.

Lastly I've seen the Blackmagic Media Player 10G which seems very similar to the UltraStudio - had anyone used it with vMix?