Hello LTT community
I'm in the works of upgrading a workstation I use for streaming and recording live events, also storing and uploading the recorded events. I am looking to either build one from scratch or buy a system that maybe just need a few components added, like capture card and RAM. I am not really up to date with workstations geared towards this kind of stuff... using 2 socket motherboards and Xeon processors so I need some advice/help as to what exactly should I go with. Also, I need this workstation to be somewhat future proof as I hope it can last for at least 7...10 years.
Currently, I am working with the following system, it is about 8 years old. It is due for an upgrade.
System Model Precision WorkStation T5400
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X5450 @ 3.00GHz, 2992 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
Processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X5450 @ 3.00GHz, 2992 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
16GB RAM
Not sure what capture card it has, I can get that information later.
Not sure what Graphics Card it has.
I guess my first question is, is there a prebuilt system sold by manufacturers that is pretty easy to work with, upgrade and add stuff to it? Maybe like Dell?
Or is it better for me to just build the system myself?
Here are a couple of things I think are required for this.
1. Dual Socket Motherboard with decent Xeon chips.
2. SSD for programs and OS. Maybe like 500GB.
3. at least 3 spaces for HDD for storage
4. Reliable system, very important. I need it run without problems after all is setup.
5. All components to be well supported by its manufacturers as far drivers..
I am not sure what else I need this system to be.
Any and all advice is much appreciated!!
