Build set for 6 outputs 25-30FPS in 1920x1080.

[m.dabrowski]

Hello everyone,
I have to run resolume with 6 outputs is this set ok to do this? I need to have 25-30FPS in 1920x1080.

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 s1151 Z170 DDR4 USB3 ATX
Processor: Intel I7-6700
RAM: 32GB (4x8GB) PC2400
SSD Plextor 1 TB
Graphic cards: 2 x Asus GeForce GTX 1080 ADVANCED 8GB DDR5 256BIT DV/HD/2DP SLI

Do you have any experience with this configuration? Maybe AMD W9000 with 6 mini displayport would be better?
How resolume works with SLI/COSSFIRE cards?

Sorry for newbie questions but i'am beginner in resolume.

[Oaktown]

2 x Asus GeForce GTX 1080 will be fine for 6 HD outputs.

1 x AMD W9000 would be short one output since you still need a UI monitor.

My main concern is that your motherboard/processor combo is not great for media server applications and that if you use 2 x Asus GeForce GTX 1080, you will be maxing out your PCIe lanes and won't have room for any other PCIe device such as capture cards, audio, etc...

Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1

• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1
  3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Intel® Core™ i7-6700 Processor

• PCI Express Configurations ‡ Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  Max # of PCI Express Lanes 16

My recommendation would be to find a motherboard and an i7 processor that supports 28 PCIe lanes or even 40 if you want to have room for expansion. For example, something like an X99 MB and i7 5820K CPU would be a much improved platform for a media server.

[Arvol]

Okatown, Thanks for saving the day! I was about to purchase a new Skylake 6700 in a few weeks and Didn't even think about the PCIE Lane support..... I just assumed and just remember where that gets people.
Thank you for the reminder to check ALL the specs.

Does intel have a current spreadsheet with all the current processors and the amount of PCIE lanes they support?
I typically use newegg to filter by specific catagories but sadly PCIE Lane's isn't on that list.

Was looking at the: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME LGA 1151 Intel Z170 Intel USB 3.1 USB 3.0 U.2 Extended ATX Intel Gaming Motherboard

Thanks again for the help!

[Oaktown]

Z170 now supports a total of 20 PCI-Express lanes at the PCH in conjunction with the CPU’s 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes for a platform total of 36.

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME

• 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4, gray)
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, gray)
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (black)

and Skylake chipset (LGA 1151) with Z170 is 1 ×16; 2 ×8; or 1 ×8 and 2 ×4 so 16 PCIe lanes max

Here is a diagram that illustrates what's available:

[Digitrevx]

I've yet to see a 1080 on resolume. I'm sure its fast. But with a crazy deck keep in mind every display connected is fps loss and second you use 2 gpu's the loss is multiplied by 2 in my testing so half your fps overhead could be gone. So always test!

[AngeloDV]

I highly discourage the AMD W9000. Resolume opreates way better with Nvidia (gaming) cards

[cvanhoose]

I too am curious about using 2x 1080 cards simultaneously. Would the frame rate drop to 30 immediately from a 60hz push, like all the other tests I have performed with dual cards?
I have a project coming up with more than 6 outputs and I have always used datapath x4 to get the extra outputs.
This show I will be doing a 360 blend with a 1080 card and a datapath. 6 outputs.
Anyone have experience with this setup? I know the 4 outputs from the datapath will be synced, but I am hoping in my tests that the 2 additional outputs out of the 1080 card will sync up with the datapath outputs.
Fingers crossed

The work around would be to have 2x datapath x4 with them synced?
I have yet to use the datapath dl8, will it allow for 8 outputs, or is it just an amplifier for the x4's?

Thanks in advance for any information you can offer.

[Oaktown]

I have yet to use the datapath dl8, will it allow for 8 outputs, or is it just an amplifier for the x4's?

dL8 is just an amp with 8 outputs. You actually don't need it anymore with the new Fx4 since you now have a DP loop out.

I know the 4 outputs from the datapath will be synced, but I am hoping in my tests that the 2 additional outputs out of the 1080 card will sync up with the datapath outputs.

My experience is that the X4 introduces 1-2 frames of latency and even though you won't be able to "sync" the X4 outputs with the GTX1080 outputs, you can use a delay up to 100ms (6 frames at 60fps) in each screen to compensate for the X4 latency.

[cvanhoose]

Thanks for your input.

[Oaktown]

With all that being said, the best approach for sure would be to have two datapath X4 or Fx4 units. It is of course a bit of an investment but it gives you such a flexible set up that it's totally worth it in my opinion.