IMPORTANT NOTES :
- Windows 10 versions
Windows 10 May 2020 (2004) : Currently not compatible for MassCore systems. Under test for Native systems.
Windows 10 November 2019 (1909) : Pyramix 12.0.5 - Ovation - VCube 8.1.5 and above required. Previous versions will not work.
Windows 10 May 2019 (1903) : Pyramix 12.0.5 - Ovation - VCube 8.1.5 and above required. Previous versions will not work.
For previous Windows 10 versions, please see the Supported Operating Systems page for details. - Windows 8/8.1
Windows 8/8.1 is not compatible. - Windows Updates
Merging highly recommends you defer Windows updates, See here for details on how to defer updates - CPUs
Since Pyramix v12/ Ovation v8, CPUs prior to 4th generation Intel Core Processors (i5 or i7 4XXX) are no longer supported.
The applications will not launch on previous CPU generation.
- MASSCORE USERS:
Meltdown & Spectre Windows updates are currently only compatible with Pyramix 11.0.6/Ovation 7.0.6 in MassCore mode.
If you have installed such update, please upgrade your Pyramix /Ovation (or uninstall this update, please see this page for further details)
Zombieload Windows updates are currently only compatible with Pyramix 11.1.6/Ovation 7.1.6 in MassCore mode.
If you have installed such update, please upgrade your Pyramix /Ovation (or uninstall this update, please see this page for further details)
PYRAMIX 25th / OVATION 9 / VCUBE 9 - VALIDATED HARDWARE COMBINATIONS
MassCore Systems
| Motherboard | BIOS | CPU | RAM Type | Minimum RAM | Graphic Card | Windows OS | Pyramix MassCore | Ovation MassCore | VCube LE/XE/SE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asrock Z490 Pro4 ** | 1.50 | i5-10400 (2.9GHz) i7-10700 (2.9GHz) i9-10900 (2.8GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
| Asrock Z390MPro4 ** | 4.10 | i5-8400(2.8GHz) i5-9400/9400F(2.9GHz) i7-8700(3.2GHz) i7-9700/9700F(3.0GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
| Asrock Z390Pro4 ** | 4.20 | i5-8400(2.8GHz) i5-9400/9400F(2.9GHz) i7-8700(3.2GHz) i7-8700k(3.7GHz) i7-9700/9700F(3.0GHz) i7-9700K(3.6GHz) i9-9900k(3.6GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
| Asrock Z370MPro4 ** | 3.10 | i5-9400/9400F(2.9GHz) i7-8700(3.2GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
| Asrock Z370 Pro4 ** | 3.10 | i5-9400/9400F(2.9GHz) i7-8700(3.2GHz) i7-8700k(3.7GHz) i7-9700/9700F(3.0GHz) i7-9700K(3.6GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
* Pyramix 10.1 or above required ** Pyramix 11 or above required for Windows 10
Installation guides are available Validated hardware installation guides
Native Systems
| Motherboard | BIOS | CPU | RAM Type | Minimum RAM | Graphic Card | Windows OS | Pyramix Native | Ovation Native | VCube LE/XE/SE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asrock Z490 Pro4 ** | 1.50 | i5-10400 (2.9GHz) i7-10700 (2.9GHz) i9-10900 (2.8GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
| Asrock Z390MPro4 ** | 4.10 | i5-8400(2.8GHz) i5-9400(2.9GHz) i7-8700(3.2GHz) i7-9700(3.0GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | ATI FirePro NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
| Asrock Z390Pro4 ** | 4.20 | i5-8400(2.8GHz) i5-9400(2.9GHz) i7-8700(3.2GHz) i7-8700k(3.7GHz) i7-9700K(3.6GHz) i9-9900k(3.6GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | ATI FirePro NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
| Asrock Z370MPro4 ** | 3.10 | i5-9400(2.9GHz) i7-8700(3.2GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | ATI FirePro NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
| Asrock Z370 Pro4 ** | 3.10 | i5-9400(2.9GHz) i7-8700k(3.7GHz) i7-9700K(3.6GHz) | DDR4 | 8 GB | ATI FirePro NVidia GT1030/730 NVidia Quadro P620 | Windows 10 X64** | Elements / Pro / Premium | Elements / Pro / Premium | 1080 / 4k |
** Pyramix 11 or above required for Windows 10
Installation guides are available Validated hardware installation guides
Additional Notes
- Windows Operating System : Latest MassCore engine (Pyramix 11.x & Ovation 7.x) required for Windows 10 compatibility
Not compatible with Windows 8.1.
See the Supported Operating Systems page for further details. - Since PMX V11/ Ovation V7, MassCore users running a RAID configuration must use a dedicated RTX dongle (SSK-HUD-RTX) to authorize MassCore.
This issue only affects the system (Windows ) RAID drives, if you have RAID Data drives, a dedicated dongle is not required. - MassCore 10.1 (or above) engine required for Intel Skylake (or above) CPU compatibility
- Since Pyramix v11, a dedicated garphic card is recommended, especially for Video in Timeline features or PyraCube computers.
- Pyramix Video in Timeline features require a dedicated graphic card, see below for specific model details.
- Only 1 video is recommended in DXD or DSD Projects
- In Native – RAVENNA ASIO Driver : 256 samples buffer size recommended when playback video in Pyramix Timeline.
- Laptop users must set their Windows Power Scheme to High Performance (or Ultimate Performance since Windows 10 Spring Creator)
- Windows 7 users should not be running the Windows Classic theme. Follow the recommended Visual Effects settings in our Windows 7 configuration guide.
- Important Note: Nvidia graphic cards are SUPPORTED for MassCore use since Pyramix 11 / Ovation 7 / VCube 7, but not with previous versions (ATI recommended in that case)
Accessory Hardware(as of Pyramix 12)
Graphic cards
NVidia Graphic Cards tested (as of Pyramix 12)
- GT730 (Fanless - 2 Displays)
- GTX750 (2 Displays)
- GT1030 (Fanless - 2 Displays)
- Quadro P620 (4 Displays- mini DP)
ATI Fire Pro Cards Tested (Legacy)
- FirePro 2270 (Legacy) (2 Displays)
- FirePro 2460 (4 Displays - mini DP)
- FirePro W4100 (4 Displays - Windows 10 performance issues on MassCore platform - only use such graphic card with Windows 7 SP1.)
See the Graphic cards recommendations page for details.
Video Cards
Validated Video Cards for Pyramix Video in Timeline (as of Pyramix 12)
- Black Magic Design Decklink MiniMonitor*
- Black Magic Design Decklink SDI 4K**
- Black Magic Design Decklink Studio 4K**
VCube Validated Video Cards
- AJA KONA Lhi(Windows 7 only)
- Black Magic Design Decklink MiniMonitor (PyraCube Only***)
- Black Magic Design Decklink MiniRecorder
- Black Magic Design Decklink SDI 4K
- Black Magic Design Decklink Studio 4K
* The DeckLink MiniMonitor has no Video reference to ensure genlock, if in use drifting over time is a possibility.
** For Pyramix or PyraCube (both on the same system) Merging recommends the Decklink SDI 4K or Decklink Studio 4K to ensure genlock and sample accuracy (Masscore/Video Ref) or frame accuracy (Native/Audio & Video Ref).
*** Video reference not available so not appropriate for standalone VCube systems.
Additional Minimum Requirements
- Display resolution minimum 1280 x 1024 / 1920 x 1080 recommended
- SATA 2 / SATA 3 / RAID HD for Audio Storage
- 3 button mouse
- SATA or SSD System Hard Disk
Optical Drives Recommendations
As of today, all drives conforming to MMC standard should work with DiscWrite / Pyramix. This represents about 99.99% of all currently manufactured optical units. We currently recommend TEAC DV-W5600 range of burners.
Legacy Hardware/Software Recommendations
For information on pc configurations for legacy software, please see the Legacy Hardware page