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androvsky
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This could have some interesting implications for RSX access in the PS3's linux. Yes, I know it'll have a different hypervisor, but there could be enough similarities to be useful. Then there'll be a binary driver from nvidia floating around...
Thanks for posting it, even if it ends up having no impact on PS3 development, it should make for a fantastic Digital Cinema video server; it's almost exactly what I've been looking for. |
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wombatintexas
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Agreed - just hope the price isn't too high :)
from what I was reading - it has complete access to the RSX...... |
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I heard somewhere word on the street is it will be "priced under $10k". Now whether thats $1 or a couple hundred/grand under 10k is anyone's guess :)
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| Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:41 am Post subject: ZEBO computer |
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| It probably won't have a hypervisor since it isn't a game machine. But the BIOS and hardware details may be very helpful for PS3 linux development. |
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wombatintexas
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I came across these sites a few days ago -
For 10k you can get a PCI based Cell based solution -
http://www.fixstars.com/en/products/gigaaccel180/
this company also sells a 1u solution.... - Dual Cell based... but no mention of the video....
http://www.fixstars.com/en/products/dcbs2.html
As well as some kinda PS3 SDK...... 75,000 yen.... around $700.00 US.....
std. bs - I'm not affiliated in any way with these companies......
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androvsky
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| Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 6:13 am Post subject: |
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| Ah, looks like there's no video connection, shoulda guessed since it's a rackmount. I really wish someone would make a Cell-based workstation someday... :( |
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wombatintexas
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| Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:00 am Post subject: |
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well... it does have a PCI slot....
2 PCIe x16 mechanical, x8 electrical full-size cards
25W maximum; consult factory for higher power cards
25w max may be a problem.... but power supplies are cheap :) |
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cheriff
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| androvsky wrote: | | Ah, looks like there's no video connection, shoulda guessed since it's a rackmount. I really wish someone would make a Cell-based workstation someday... :( |
From the 'Brochure': | Quote: | | The unit also accepts an optional BKCU-VD1 video display board with a DVI-I output, useful for outputting calculation results. |
Sure it'll cost bit extra, but it's there. You've already got RSX in there, all you really need a PCI card for (if you really didnt want the VD1) you could easily get away with a cheap low-powered 2d card and just blit RSX output to it.
But being a rackmount, it's probably kinda loud and not the sort of thing you might want on your desk anyway :)
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wombatintexas
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naaa I don't want 1 on my desk - I want a whole cluster :)
well maybe not on my desk.... but somewhere in the same house would be nice...
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androvsky
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| cheriff wrote: | | androvsky wrote: | | Ah, looks like there's no video connection, shoulda guessed since it's a rackmount. I really wish someone would make a Cell-based workstation someday... :( |
From the 'Brochure': | Quote: | | The unit also accepts an optional BKCU-VD1 video display board with a DVI-I output, useful for outputting calculation results. |
Sure it'll cost bit extra, but it's there. You've already got RSX in there, all you really need a PCI card for (if you really didnt want the VD1) you could easily get away with a cheap low-powered 2d card and just blit RSX output to it.
But being a rackmount, it's probably kinda loud and not the sort of thing you might want on your desk anyway :) |
Thanks for the info, I guess I didn't dig enough :) Still that's going to be an extra step that'll make streaming video a little more complicated; might still be worth it though. Besides, it can't be too much louder than all the other rackmount junk I've got by my desk already. :/ |
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