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Anybody tried Serato Video on Core 2 duo?

RobDJ dotcom 9:48 PM - 11 December, 2013
I am adding a Serato Video with Serato DJ rig to my collection as soon as the Pioneer DDJ-SB drops. A guy is trying to sell me a desktop PC w/ win7, 4gigs of ram, and an intel core 2 duo. I've run Scratch Live on a Pentium and VDJ Pro in an older AMD dual core without any problem. Anybody tried to run Serato Video or Serato DJ or better yet BOTH on an intel Core duo? Is it enough?
Code:E 10:20 PM - 11 December, 2013
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A guy is trying to sell me a desktop PC w/ win7, 4gigs of ram, and an intel core 2 duo.

Stopped reading there... If you want todo video this is not a powerful enough computer.
Code:E 10:21 PM - 11 December, 2013
looki for something with at least an i5 or i7, 8gb of ram and a dedicated video card. it MUST!!! ABSOLUTELY MUST have a dedicated video card. Intel card's of any kind will not work!
RobDJ dotcom 10:26 PM - 11 December, 2013
THANKS! So I'll abandon that. I5 minimum. Got it.
As far as the video card:
I've been using the VGA AND HDMI outputs on a pretty basic express card. Works for VDJ Pro. Will something like that be enough for Serato Video and DJ? If not what will I need?
Code:E 11:53 PM - 11 December, 2013
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Works for VDJ Pro.

Don't use ANY previous experience with any other Video application as a base/bench mark for Serato Video.

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Will something like that be enough for Serato Video and DJ

Not even close.

You need a computer that comes with a built in dedicated (having its own Vram, not shared with the system) Graphics Card. Intel Chips are not graphics Cards. You will see them in tons of computer, and people will tell you they are good. And they might be but they are not good enough for Serato video.

If you are looking for Professional level performance buy a Mac is your only choice. No PC will give you Pro level performance and stability. Also no PC will be plug and play where a Mac is as close as you can get. If you are not an advanced PC user (No insult meant to you, but based on your questions so far you are not) Mac's may be the only computer you can handle running as PC's have 100x more work required in setup to get there to a "good" performance level. And any PC that would give you Pro like performance is in the exact same price range as a mac. Unfortunately apple has gone the route of removing graphics cards from all but the highest end Mac Book Pro's. store.apple.com So these will be a couple of hundred $ more than a PC at the same level. But the OS in a mac is built for this sort of thing (video DJing). As i said before nothing will top a mac's performance when video DJing.
RobDJ dotcom 1:21 AM - 12 December, 2013
I am amazed E. You must be staff or sponsored or something. I have never seen anyone, except maybe me, put so much effort into helping someone out. Very very impressive.
Continuing on:
I can accept that PC won't get the job done. One minor... catch. My intent is to NOT go laptop. I'm a mobile DJ. I put my computers in racks. I use dual monitor video cards and USB touchpad mice, etc. Can you suggest a DESKTOP Mac that will suit my needs?
RobDJ dotcom 1:33 AM - 12 December, 2013
Or perhaps MacBooks are tough enough to run TWO external monitors and a controller?
tomatoslice 1:33 AM - 12 December, 2013
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I am amazed E. You must be staff or sponsored or something. I have never seen anyone, except maybe me, put so much effort into helping someone out. Very very impressive.
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get used to that in the video section.
there's a lot of people here with good knowledge.

also, get used to taking a raping if you say you get video from someplace like youtube.

the video section is a whole other world imo and seems much more professional.
i rarely venture out of here.
DJ DisGrace 2:08 AM - 12 December, 2013
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Or perhaps MacBooks are tough enough to run TWO external monitors and a controller?

If you get a loaded Macbook Pro you should be good to go for a few years to come. Check the refurb section on the Apple website. If you get a slightly older "non-retina" you can upgrade hard drives yourself and swap out the optical drive for even more hdd space. Lots of threads around here on that too.

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the video section is a whole other world imo and seems much more professional.

other than continually suggesting a competitor's video mixing software, yes

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i rarely venture out of here.

+1
Code:E 3:22 AM - 12 December, 2013
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I put my computers in racks. I use dual monitor video cards and USB touchpad mice, etc. Can you suggest a DESKTOP Mac that will suit my needs?

I too did the same thing for a very long time. I used a PC it was great but ended up being too heavy for me to carry around alone.

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get used to that in the video section.
there's a lot of people here with good knowledge.

Tomato Slice and Disgrace are 2 other's I look up to for great knowledge.
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Or perhaps MacBooks are tough enough to run TWO external monitors and a controller?

Yep. My 2011 17 inch is at least.
I was using a Matrox triplehead2go and and a 2nd monitor and used the triplehead in dual output mode. My 3rd output was my video out to the clubs TV system. That was when I had someone else mixing my video well I DJ'ed.

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other than continually suggesting a competitor's video mixing software, yes

+1 Though Serato is really nice about giving us a lot leeway.
Code:E 3:45 AM - 12 December, 2013
Oh sorry forgot to tell you about a desktop.

Um. the older apple desktops are kinda out of date and still over prices, but theres a new apple desktop due out this month though rack mounting the thing wont really be possible.

www.apple.com

Or there is an untested solution. www.sonnettech.com use this with a mac mini and a PCI express video card.
skinnyguy 5:11 PM - 12 December, 2013
i guess he's gonna go mac pro?
RobDJ dotcom 8:53 PM - 12 December, 2013
If It's possible to run a laptop with two external monitors as if it were a desktop but it's still a laptop when I want a laptop that seems like the most intelligent solution.
Code:E 9:10 PM - 12 December, 2013
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If It's possible to run a laptop with two external monitors as if it were a desktop but it's still a laptop when I want a laptop that seems like the most intelligent solution.

What you want is the new macbook pro Retina. It has 2 monitor outs from factory. No need for extra parts.
Code:E 9:11 PM - 12 December, 2013
this one store.apple.com
dj kreate 6:30 AM - 16 December, 2013
i had a core 2 duo with same ram and would not work. try getting a 15" mbp i5 or i7.
RobDJ dotcom 8:53 PM - 16 December, 2013
I'm pretty sure I've got my direction figured out now. Thanks again to everyone for coming through with some intelligent advice that's actually useful!!!
Asu 1:46 PM - 17 December, 2013
get a imac i5 or i7 with 512 GT or more video ram card,you'll be alright.

if you don't want issues...stick to Mac.

you can run any number of monitors you want...but you may need to extend the video signal,that's a whole different story.
Maskrider 12:47 AM - 20 December, 2013
Video djing is a resource hungry beast so investing on equipment that works is pretty daunting.
Whozya 12:14 AM - 17 January, 2014
I have an Alienware PC laptop and it works as good if not better than any macbook that I know of, I know allot of you guys on here are all about Macbooks. I would suggest that anyone looking for a good PC based laptop should look at gaming systems to run video. I have been running this laptop for a while now and I have had no crashes than some of my friends running fully loaded macbook pros of the 2012 era. they were running the same FX and transitions as I was. There are PC based laptops that will work for this. My Alienware was $1400 and that was $600 less than a low end macbook pro 15".
Code:E 1:56 AM - 17 January, 2014
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I have an Alienware PC laptop and it works as good if not better than any macbook that I know of,

You must not know of any. I'm sure if you got all your codecs sorts and the right drivers you shouldn't be having any problems. But your still not in Mac territory.
dj jamalot 3:12 AM - 17 January, 2014
i ran serato video on my first 2.8 ghz MBP but it was stolen... i recently found another one and had to buy it so to answer your ? yes it will as long as it has enough processer...
Asu 1:41 PM - 17 January, 2014
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I have an Alienware PC laptop and it works as good if not better than any macbook that I know of, I know allot of you guys on here are all about Macbooks. I would suggest that anyone looking for a good PC based laptop should look at gaming systems to run video. I have been running this laptop for a while now and I have had no crashes than some of my friends running fully loaded macbook pros of the 2012 era. they were running the same FX and transitions as I was. There are PC based laptops that will work for this. My Alienware was $1400 and that was $600 less than a low end macbook pro 15".


To each his own...but i'm telling you,windows is very unpredictable due to the software implementation process...i used to think like you but couldn't take it anymore,the various issues that came up every couple of weeks.I also used to think the Mac guys were posers lol until i made the change.

You also can't use the best Video software Mix Emergency on windows.

Ever since i switched to mac...i've had nothing but good things happen/stability & reliability.

a good windows laptop is like a nice BMW...looks good and all but you never know when it's gonna breakdown.

Now a Mac is like driving a nice Porsche 911,expensive,yes but quality and reliability go hand in hand with Mac...looks good,performs as expected but most importantly,it will not quit on you in the middle of a gig...windows is good for office and home use (what i use it for) but when it comes to DJ,music or video work....Mac all the way
Whozya 4:10 PM - 17 January, 2014
a good windows laptop is like a nice BMW...looks good and all but you never know when it's gonna breakdown.

Now a Mac is like driving a nice Porsche 911,expensive,yes but quality and reliability go hand in hand with Mac...looks good,performs as expected but most importantly,it will not quit on you in the middle of a gig...windows is good for office and home use (what i use it for) but when it comes to DJ,music or video work....Mac all the way

As I love the guys from Top Gear UK and love the way they think of the Porsche 911 (a overpriced Beatle). I did not go with an average Windows laptop. I went with a full gaming computer and I have always had the reliability that the apples have. I have owned a apple MacBook pro as well. This Alienware laptop will do everything the apple will and not have an issue doing it. It also comes down to how you use your computer as well. If you are one any computer looking up porn and going to shady websites, it will get a virus. and then you have reliability issues.
dj jamalot 4:29 PM - 17 January, 2014
I watch my porn while I play :-)
the SOUNDINSURGENT 9:39 PM - 17 January, 2014
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This Alienware laptop will do everything the apple will and not have an issue doing it.



No SYPHON on a PC.........
Whozya 10:11 PM - 17 January, 2014
I have run it hard running Serato DJ doing a video transition, sound FX and, a video FX while downloading a new release from Ultimix and the highest the CPU ran was 20%. It is running a Intel Core I7 2.40 and will boost to 3.40. 8 Gigs of ram Nvidia GPU with 1 Gig gddr5 dedicated. It is a real high end windows laptop.
dj jamalot 10:24 PM - 17 January, 2014
Man for all the justifying your doing you could get a Mac and run the best video program ever don't shortchange your clients with a basic video program step yo game up son. Serato video is a very basic program if you like that... Continue on!
the SOUNDINSURGENT 11:45 PM - 17 January, 2014
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Serato video is a very basic program if you like that... Continue on!


Agreed, even VDJ will blow SV outta the water........ If I were to go back to a PC I would probably go back to VDJ. Actually Im just waiting to see what 8 has to offer and Ill decide then.......
Whozya 12:19 AM - 18 January, 2014
I already own VDJ. Their video is better than Serato. The sound quality is better on Serato. As I had said I have owned a Mac. I don't have a ton of video's and mostly do music.
Asu 12:27 AM - 18 January, 2014
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I already own VDJ. Their video is better than Serato. The sound quality is better on Serato. As I had said I have owned a Mac. I don't have a ton of video's and mostly do music.


whatever makes you happy bro...was just stating my observations...
dj jamalot 12:45 AM - 18 January, 2014
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Actually Im just waiting to see what 8 has to offer and Ill decide then.......
8 Bombed do you mean 9?
the SOUNDINSURGENT 1:02 AM - 18 January, 2014
8 isnt even out yet and other then the sequencer thats in ME I can do everything ME can do with VDJ plus a little more. VDJ's script is stupid powerful. Plus automated effects on cue points which neither program can do yet, or at least I cant figure out how to do it with ME or SSL....... But not trying to get into a "yours is better then mine debate" here. We use what works for us.
Code:E 8:24 PM - 18 January, 2014
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Agreed, even VDJ will blow SV outta the water..

agreed
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other then the sequencer thats in ME I can do everything ME can do with VDJ plus a little more. VDJ's script is stupid powerful.

So powerful. Not easy to learn but so powerful.
Asu 8:53 PM - 18 January, 2014
Just a side Note guys.

Serato DJ 1.6 Beta 3 out now,very stable and more CDJ 2000 friendly,fixes a lot of bugs

serato.com
VinnyFL 6:57 AM - 20 January, 2014
Kinda sad if you ask me, especially when you have inferior software like virtualdj that can run video on your lowest spec computer. Just saying.
Code:E 8:14 AM - 20 January, 2014
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Kinda sad if you ask me,

go away troll no one asked you.
VinnyFL 12:40 PM - 20 January, 2014
Troll huh, ok little man. You cant handle the reality of it? So you result in comments like that. Nice. Smh
Asu 4:21 PM - 20 January, 2014
WHat low specs are you talking about,can you list them? Serato video and ME can run on low spec computers too although the videos have to be encoded at a lower bit rate...especially via Mac OSX
VinnyFL 5:00 PM - 20 January, 2014
ME is kinda irrelevant because its only on the MAC. But an i3 with Intel 3100 graphics with 4gigs of ram video runs fine on VDJ.

Not to confuse i am not a vdj user but i have tested it and it works flawlessly. I have spent a lot of money buying SL boxes and controllers through the years for my different setups i just expect Serato to be a bit more on top of things.
Asu 6:03 PM - 20 January, 2014
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ME is kinda irrelevant because its only on the MAC. But an i3 with Intel 3100 graphics with 4gigs of ram video runs fine on VDJ.


well, most DJs and Pros use Macs so irrelevant is the wrong word and ME/ Serato video will run on integrated cards but like i said,the videos have to be encoded on a lower bit rate...i did this on my first mackbook...remember the black 13" macbooks,they were not even i-3 ? yeah i used to run video on that...i just had to re-encode to 1000 to 1500kbps....you lose some effects/plugins of course but there was no problem doing video.

Maybe you should just buy a 62 and some CDJ900 NXS and save your money in the long run...you can re-sale and recoup lots of your money than on controllers or SL boxes.
Code:E 6:28 PM - 20 January, 2014
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ME is kinda irrelevant because its only on the MAC. But an i3 with Intel 3100 graphics with 4gigs of ram video runs fine on VDJ.

Apples and potatoes

Go back to VDJ then if you are unhappy.
Funkytownstopsix 5:38 PM - 27 January, 2014
There are some PC's that can run Serato Video the same as Mac if not better this is a fact. I have one but my issue is the stuff you can't use when you go PC like ME,Sypon ect ect. To me (ME MIX Emergency) is a can't live without tool it runs video better than SV not to mention you can record even though I have other ways to do that. For a moment I thought about switching to VDJ as Serato Lacks in a lot of areas. I turn down gigs that require karaoke simple thing would be to just purchase VDJ but I have been hoping that Serato would get in line and allow different video containers which would make there product the best in the market. Plus I don't want to switch at a gig between the two software nor do I want to hook up a second laptop to the projector to be able to do karaoke .....Well at least they let ME work without an hack so I will stay for a little while longer... Real talk just buy a MAC first then look for a PC to play with to use as a back up... You will thank me later...!!!!! FYI I am a die hard PC GUY....
skinnyguy 5:45 PM - 27 January, 2014
yep. a lot of us were die hard pc guys.
Funkytownstopsix 5:56 PM - 27 January, 2014
lol you said "lots of us were" that's past tense I am still a hard core PC guy only time I am not is when it comes to serato. The PC laptop I use know works better in my opion then my 2012 Macbook.. 2.8 quad core 1gig Nvida 8 ini ram windows 7..... THE SHIT simply THE SHIT 4 usb 3.0 second bay with a 2tb hardive and I still have my dvd player... But with no ME running SDJ with video plugin is like going to jail.... Get on my mac start up ME and I get a get outa jail card and become free... Those who have never used ME would not understand. It least I paid 800 for my pc to be a good back up for the MAC which the Mac cost too damn much... But you pay for peace of mind. Well unless your logic board goes bad then your fucked....Oh well that's life...
Funkytownstopsix 5:59 PM - 27 January, 2014
17inch hp
phaeton 10:57 PM - 27 January, 2014
Yup, i use a dual core here are the specs.

Toshiba A500
dual core 2.1
4gb ram
2.798gb vram (1gb dedicated)
25-35fps best
45-55fps high
25%-55% average CPU usage 80%-90% spike on load.

Can you guys post up fps and cpu usage for a comparison...thanks im new.
Diogo Bacchi 8:45 AM - 3 February, 2014
Hello friends Video DJ's, I use Traktor, but I am layman about Serato. I have MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo with 8 gigs of memory. Can I buy Serato Video?? Will it work??
Asu 1:02 PM - 3 February, 2014
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Hello friends Video DJ's, I use Traktor, but I am layman about Serato. I have MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo with 8 gigs of memory. Can I buy Serato Video?? Will it work??


Do you have dedicated graphics? if so buy mix emergency,better application than SV
Diogo Bacchi 6:38 PM - 3 February, 2014
Dedicated graphics? I did not understand. I do not know if I have. The SV works on my MacPro Intel core 2 duo?
Asu 7:51 PM - 3 February, 2014
yes like an Nvidia GT card,if you don't have one,forget about video with that spec of a mac.
Diogo Bacchi 9:07 PM - 3 February, 2014
I can buy that GT Nvidia card? Which indicates to me?
Asu 12:56 AM - 4 February, 2014
click the apple logo,upper left corner....click on about this mac and let us know what it says there
Asu 12:57 AM - 4 February, 2014
then click on more info...and let us know what it says there too
DJ DisGrace 1:05 AM - 4 February, 2014
People are a little too gung-ho on their video card specs...
I still run ME 2.1.0 just fine on:

Late 2008 15-inch MBP
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB
popnwave 3:19 AM - 4 February, 2014
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People are a little too gung-ho on their video card specs...
I still run ME 2.1.0 just fine on:

Late 2008 15-inch MBP
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB


If you aren't doing lots of 1080, I was still doing ok on my '09 with 256MB as well. Of course I was playing tons of indie/retro stuff which at the time didn't have or didn't provide access to HD versions.
Diogo Bacchi 4:37 AM - 4 February, 2014
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People are a little too gung-ho on their video card specs...
I still run ME 2.1.0 just fine on:

Late 2008 15-inch MBP
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB


This NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB already came with your Mac or purchased separately? SV works perfectly? Brazilian'm here using Traktor and more worried because I need to buy the SV and I see people saying that does not work with Intel and now also have ese detail video card. Never used'm SV layman and am a little lost.
popnwave 4:39 AM - 4 February, 2014
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People are a little too gung-ho on their video card specs...
I still run ME 2.1.0 just fine on:

Late 2008 15-inch MBP
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB


This NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB already came with your Mac or purchased separately? SV works perfectly? Brazilian'm here using Traktor and more worried because I need to buy the SV and I see people saying that does not work with Intel and now also have ese detail video card. Never used'm SV layman and am a little lost.


There is no way to upgrade the video card in a MacBook Pro.. You have to get it when you pick your model.
Diogo Bacchi 4:44 AM - 4 February, 2014
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There is no way to upgrade the video card in a MacBook Pro.. You have to get it when you pick your model.


Shit! With this video card has no way then? I'll have to undo this Mac and buy an intel i5 with higher video card? or buy one with AMD? that complication! = /
Diogo Bacchi 4:45 AM - 4 February, 2014
Thanks my friends for information and for your patience.
Asu 1:36 PM - 4 February, 2014
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People are a little too gung-ho on their video card specs...
I still run ME 2.1.0 just fine on:

Late 2008 15-inch MBP
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB


Yeah i was doing video for a while with a '09 15",2.8GHz,8 GB RAM,Nvidia GT 9600 512MB...decided to sell to maintain a good re-sale value and up my juice with a Mid-2012, i-7,quad core with HT runs 8 threads like it's 8 cores,GT 650,512MB,8 GB RAM.difference is night an day.eats 1080p without breaking a sweat :-)

I always had to run videos thru handbrake to ensure no crazy spikes happened due to high video bitrates...3000kbps or lower is the best for a '09.

but if you can upgrade,do it asap to maintain a decent resale value esp with Macbooks.
slimmjimm 2:05 PM - 4 February, 2014
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People are a little too gung-ho on their video card specs...
I still run ME 2.1.0 just fine on:

Late 2008 15-inch MBP
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB



I agree, I was using ME on my 2007 similar spec.

I upgraded to a 2012 non-retina because I wanted to, and I wanted to avoid potential problems, but to this day I don't believe it was 100% necessary.
Asu 2:13 PM - 4 February, 2014
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I upgraded to a 2012 non-retina because I wanted to, and I wanted to avoid potential problems, but to this day I don't believe it was 100% necessary.


for me it was 70% necessary....the spikes would max out the cpu and that is scary at a paid gig...but i do alot of my own video edits and i also wanted faster encoding.

The GT 650 is almost in GTX territory so will be usable for a couple of years.
PopRoXxX 9:11 PM - 4 February, 2014
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People are a little too gung-ho on their video card specs...
I still run ME 2.1.0 just fine on:

Late 2008 15-inch MBP
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 256 MB


Same here. But with the 2.66 Core2Duo and the 512 MB NVidia 9600M GT. Apple rebuilt my whole logic board about 1 1/2 years ago as well. Been kicking it hard every gig. Eventually I'll need to trade-up, but this guy has been and still is a champ!
PopRoXxX 9:12 PM - 4 February, 2014
And all latest updates of SSL & ME. Trying the latest SDJ this week sometime, if I get the chance.
RobDJ dotcom 6:38 PM - 4 March, 2014
Guess I should chime back in on this little convo I kicked off-
So I accept that in order to pull video ooff I'll NEED a mac. And obviously one that'll do two monitors. Adding that I play ONLY mobile gigs, ZERO clubs. I would think a desktop would work for me and a laptop/mac book won't be necessary. And adding I'm doing video mixing as far as karaoke and minimal videos, not much scratching and whatnot. Probably with a simple controller like a Pioneer SSB or something. What mac do I NEED to handle what I'm trying to do? Am I going to HAVE TO spend $2,500 on a brand new MBP?
Code:E 6:47 PM - 4 March, 2014
No if i were you I would buy a 21.5 inch imac with the 1gb dedicated video card. store.apple.com

Or you need to get the $2600 laptop.
store.apple.com
the SOUNDINSURGENT 8:34 PM - 4 March, 2014
I just bought an Asus i7 with a 2 gig video Nvidia card and I'm getting around 65/70 fps and it cost me around 800 bucks. I'll post the exact model when I get home. Oh and I haven't ran into the dreaded green blocks yet.
the SOUNDINSURGENT 8:35 PM - 4 March, 2014
65/70 on high*
Funkytownstopsix 8:42 PM - 4 March, 2014
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65/70 on high*

^^^^^ I know.... this what I get on my pc but on my mac on high 2012 not the case.
the SOUNDINSURGENT 8:44 PM - 4 March, 2014
What are you getting?? On my 2011 Mac with Resolume running I'm at about the same.
Funkytownstopsix 8:50 PM - 4 March, 2014
Not using resolume,,,, I don't get that on the highest setting more like 30 take it down then 60. MBP. I might have best and highest backwards... but on the highest not getting 60 I know that much.
the SOUNDINSURGENT 8:55 PM - 4 March, 2014
Yeah "best" would be the last in the list with "high" being the second. I never run on best as I don't see any added benefit from it. I only use high. I can't say I notice any dropped frames but I'm not watching the screens either. I'll check it out tonight.
Asu 10:24 PM - 4 March, 2014
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Guess I should chime back in on this little convo I kicked off-
So I accept that in order to pull video ooff I'll NEED a mac. And obviously one that'll do two monitors. Adding that I play ONLY mobile gigs, ZERO clubs. I would think a desktop would work for me and a laptop/mac book won't be necessary. And adding I'm doing video mixing as far as karaoke and minimal videos, not much scratching and whatnot. Probably with a simple controller like a Pioneer SSB or something. What mac do I NEED to handle what I'm trying to do? Am I going to HAVE TO spend $2,500 on a brand new MBP?


you don't need to spend $2500

Get this for $1500 and buy apple care for 2-3 more years

store.apple.com


27-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1440 resolution
8GB memory
1TB hard drive1
NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
Built-in FaceTime HD camera
Code:E 11:21 PM - 4 March, 2014
The 27 inch isn't very portable Thats why I suggested the 21
dj jamalot 5:24 AM - 6 March, 2014
^You mean like this one I5 2.90 nvidia gt 750 1 gig video ram??? just got it last week $1499^
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RobDJ dotcom 5:40 PM - 27 March, 2014
*Bump

Thanks for all of the good advice. Seriously. Much appreciated.

I want to reformat my original question:
Can I pull off Serato DJ, Serato Video, and a controller ie DDJ-SB on a Windows machine if I'm ONLY PLAYING songs & videos? No scratching or tricking. Just to play karaoke company parties and stuff like that.
skinnyguy 5:46 PM - 27 March, 2014
if it runs sv fine, then yea.
RobDJ dotcom 7:02 PM - 27 March, 2014
I would have to hope that if Serato went through the trouble of building a version of SV for Windows that I should at least be able to run SV doing reasonable tasks on a reasonably built Windows machine. Say on 7 with an i5 and hella RAM.

I can certainly accept the fact that if I wanna be able to pull of tricks then I'll have to have a Mac to pull them off on. But I can't justify investing in a Mac just for the two or three karaoke shows I do a year.
Asu 7:55 PM - 27 March, 2014
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*Bump

Thanks for all of the good advice. Seriously. Much appreciated.

I want to reformat my original question:
Can I pull off Serato DJ, Serato Video, and a controller ie DDJ-SB on a Windows machine if I'm ONLY PLAYING songs & videos? No scratching or tricking. Just to play karaoke company parties and stuff like that.


i'd stick to Mac for DJing,anything else is a waste of time because you'll still end up on a Mac...trust me,been there done that years ago