# Good, stable and future proof hardware suggestions **URL:** \ **Category:** FAQ\ **Tags:** getting-started, hardware, server\ **Created:** [January 24, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/good-stable-and-future-proof-hardware-suggestions/5384 "2023-01-24T13:47:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bjornskov](https://casparcgforum.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bjornskov](https://casparcgforum.org/u/bjornskov)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/good-stable-and-future-proof-hardware-suggestions/5384/1 "2023-01-24T13:47:09Z")
Hi everyone, I am looking into making a PC for running CasparCG in connection with our LED wall used for fairs, broadcasts etc. I am new to CasparCG and am still struggling to navigate through commands etc. But I am slowly beginning to be able to get the results I want. The goal is to use the software for running our LED wall in connection with fairs, company broadcasts etc. At the fairs I want the wall to show several videos at the same time and be animated in and out. The videos are controlled by iPads around the booth and called by a local website. The wall will run in approximately 4K in the width and a little less than 4K in the height. At times, I want to run a PowerPoint presentation, Kahoot or similar on an area of the screen. We would therefore need to be able to input a video signal to the computer. The real question is. What is the appropriate hardware to use for such a setup? I want the setup to be powerful enough to run at least 4-5 videos at the same time, along with a live video. Most of the time live video will replace one of the other videos. I have looked a bit in the FAQ for minimum requirements but would like a setup that is also good and future proof. What would your suggestions be for such a computer? Graphic card wise? Motherboard wise? Blackmagic wise? Thank you very much in advance! ---
**Author:** ![Heine\_F](https://casparcgforum.org/user_avatar/casparcgforum.org/heine_f/32/1204_2.png) [@Heine\_F](https://casparcgforum.org/u/Heine_F)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 10:41am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/good-stable-and-future-proof-hardware-suggestions/5384/2 "2023-02-03T10:41:07Z")
I have gotten solid performance from this [machine](https://www.dell.com/da-dk/shop/isv-certificeret-og-optimeret-workstation/precision-3930-rack-byg-din-egen/spd/precision-3930r-workstation/xctopr3930emea). Specs: Xeon -E-2186@ 3,8GHz 32Gb Ram RTX 4000 Blackmagic Decklink Quad 2 or Decklink duo 2 mini Dual PSU The form size was chosen because it had to fit in an OB-truck, and I could fit two in place of one Chyron Hego system. Another installation with that type of machine runs five LED screens in a studio setup, so at maximum performance, it had five outputs and two inputs at the same time. It’s not the cheapest solution, but in all my cases, it replaced a much more expensive system(software/hardware locked). I have only used Quad 2 or Duo video cards, but they have been flawless across different machines. regards ---
**Author:** ![didikunz](https://casparcgforum.org/user_avatar/casparcgforum.org/didikunz/32/7_2.png) [@didikunz](https://casparcgforum.org/u/didikunz)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://casparcgforum.org/t/good-stable-and-future-proof-hardware-suggestions/5384/3 "2023-02-03T11:02:15Z")
Just a side note: Use these pizza boxes (1RU machines) only in an environment, where the machine is placed in a separate machine room. They make a awe full lot of noise. If you need a machine to be used beside your working place try a 4RU unit like [this](https://www.premiercomputer.de/productipc_info.php?p=chassis&cat=35&idArticleNumber=M500418) or a 2RU like [this](https://www.amazon.de/RackMax-Server-Geh%C3%A4use-Micro-ATX-Mini-ITX-Front-USB/dp/B072JFRNL1). The bigger the case the bigger the fans. Bigger fans usually turn slower and make less noise. I use the 4RU GH unit for my streaming and broadcast productions myself. Most of the time the case with the machine is placed beside my seat and noise was never a problem.