G5 and Mix hardware

Renie · 4th July 2003

From the DUC

s2n:
"PCI-X only uses 3.3V.
Mix cards use both 3.3V and 5V.
I'm guessing that Mix cards won't work with PCI-X. "

Will Mix hardware work with the G5's?

I don't know whether to buy a G4 now or wait....

I don't mind waiting 2-3 months but if it's never going to work I'll just get a G4 now...

Any thoughts?

thanks

e-cue · 5th July 2003

I'm in the same friggin' boat. All the techs I talk to tell me not to hold my breath. I'll probably get a kick ass G4 by the end of the month.

BrianT · 5th July 2003

My first thought would be to check with Magma and ask:

A. Will Mix hardware work with PCI-X?

B. If not, will a Magma fix that by working with PCI-X while supplying correct voltage(s) to older PCI cards.

I'm betting Magma will know.

Regards,
Brian T

Renie · 5th July 2003

I've e-mailed Magma, thanks for the idea.

I think i'm going to just go for a G4 and get a G5 next year.

Renie · 7th July 2003

From Magma re the Mix hardware/G5/PCI(x) conundrum

"Thank you for your inquiry about Magma products. Unfortunately, we have not been able to test our products with a G5 at this time. Our engineers do not foresee any problems with the solution. "

BevvyB · 7th July 2003

They're doing 1ghz G4 at micro anvika now for 760 ex

Renie · 6th August 2003

"MIX Core, MIX Farm, and all Pro Tools|HD cards are 3.3 volt-powered PCI cards which comply with the G5 PCI specifications."
D24 cards and Mix I/O cards are not compatible.
Jon Connolly
Digidesign Product Specialist

4th July 2003	#1
Renie Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 1,777 Thread Starter	G5 and Mix hardware From the DUC s2n: "PCI-X only uses 3.3V. Mix cards use both 3.3V and 5V. I'm guessing that Mix cards won't work with PCI-X. " Will Mix hardware work with the G5's? I don't know whether to buy a G4 now or wait.... I don't mind waiting 2-3 months but if it's never going to work I'll just get a G4 now... Any thoughts? thanks

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5th July 2003	#2
e-cue Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 4,069	I'm in the same friggin' boat. All the techs I talk to tell me not to hold my breath. I'll probably get a kick ass G4 by the end of the month.

5th July 2003	#3
BrianT Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,816	My first thought would be to check with Magma and ask: A. Will Mix hardware work with PCI-X? B. If not, will a Magma fix that by working with PCI-X while supplying correct voltage(s) to older PCI cards. I'm betting Magma will know. Regards, Brian T

7th July 2003	#5
Renie Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 1,777 Thread Starter	From Magma re the Mix hardware/G5/PCI(x) conundrum "Thank you for your inquiry about Magma products. Unfortunately, we have not been able to test our products with a G5 at this time. Our engineers do not foresee any problems with the solution. "

7th July 2003	#6
BevvyB Mindreader Joined: Jun 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,604	They're doing 1ghz G4 at micro anvika now for 760 ex

6th August 2003	#7
Renie Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 1,777 Thread Starter	"MIX Core, MIX Farm, and all Pro Tools\|HD cards are 3.3 volt-powered PCI cards which comply with the G5 PCI specifications." D24 cards and Mix I/O cards are not compatible. Jon Connolly Digidesign Product Specialist