Top DaVinci Resolve System requirements for 2023

DaVinci Resolve system requirements may seem light at first, but they can quickly escalate beyond the capabilities of your workstation. We have meticulously prepared a selection of liquid-cooled workstation that are capable of providing an effortless workflow for the most demanding projects in DaVinci Resolve.

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EK Fluid Works S3000

from $6,130
  • ASUS ProArt B550 Creator
  • AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
  • 32 GB memory; 500 GB SSD storage
  • 1x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

EK Fluid Works S5000

from $11,044.56
  • ASRock TRX40 Creator
  • AMD Threadripper 3970X
  • 128 GB memory; 500 GB SSD storage
  • 2x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

EK Fluid Works X5000

from $36,301.42
  • ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI
  • AMD Threadripper Pro 3975WX
  • 256GB ECC/REG memory; 500 GB SSD storage
  • 3x NVIDIA RTX A6000
EK Fluid Works Studio Series S5000 with AMD Threadripper CPU, 4 liquid-cooled GPUs, dual D5 pumps silently cooled with dual 480mm radiators.

Whisper Quiet No Matter the Workload

Effortlessly editing your next masterpiece in the perfect silence that EK Fluid Works workstations provide no matter the workload. With support for up to 4 GPUs and the latest AMD Threadripper CPUs all liquid-cooled, there is no shortage of cooling or computational power.

EK Fluid Works Studio series workstations utilize industrial-grade materials and liquid cooling components for long and reliable service life, free of leaks and malfunctions.

Reliability is the Name of the Game

EK Fluid Works Studio series workstations utilize industrial-grade materials and liquid cooling components for long and reliable service life, free of leaks and malfunctions.

EK Fluid Works Studio series workstations utilize EK’s latest water block cooling engine designs for optimal heat transfer and performance.

Premium Quality and EK’s Renowned Design Philosophy

All of the water blocks utilized in the EK Fluid Works Studio series workstations are made out of the highest-grade aluminium and feature EK’s latest cooling engine for optimal heat transfer, performance, and low coolant flow restriction.

EK Fluid Works Compute series workstation brushed aluminum reservoir with fill level indicator for easy maintenance and servicing.

Comprehensive Remote Testing

We strive to achieve a seamless plug-and-play experience for our end users, with all potential compatibility issues and troubleshooting resolved at our facilities before shipping.

As a satisfaction guarantee, we offer a unique opportunity for comprehensive remote testing of every sold system. This means running your own software and dataset samples through a secure remote connection for up to 24 hours before your system is packed for shipping.

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FAQ on DaVinci Resolve System requirements

  • How does liquid-cooling benefit my DaVinci Resolve workflow?

    Liquid cooling has many benefits, with little to no drawbacks. It is substantially more efficient compared to air, allowing the radiator cooling fans to spin at a lower RPM, producing less noise pollution in the work environment. It is particularly effective at removing heat from dense CPU and GPU arrays, allowing for lengthy video editing and rendering sessions without any risks of thermal throttling.

    For more information, follow the link to our blog “Why Liquid Cooling” where we explore the finer details.

  • Can I customize my DaVinci Resolve workstation?

    If you are not satisfied with our prepared selection of DaVinci Resolve computers, you can further adapt the systems to suit your particular workflow and requirements. They can be loaded up with very high-core count CPUs like the AMD Threadripper Pro 3975WX, 512GB of DDR4 RAM and up to four Nvidia RTX GPUs.

    If you are having a hard time choosing the best computer configuration for DaVinci Resolve let our experts lend a hand.

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  • What are the upgrade paths?

    You don’t have to go for all the “bells and whistles’ right from the get-go. You can purchase a more basic configuration with just one liquid-cooled GPU and a more modest amount of RAM and upgrade at a later date. We provide pre-assembled and pre-filled GPUs that are plug and play thanks to our industrial-grade dripless QDC. That way you can easily increase the computational power of your EK Fluid Works workstations as your workload expands.

  • Comprehensive Remote Testing

    We strive to achieve a seamless plug-and-play experience for our end users, with all potential compatibility issues and troubleshooting resolved at our facilities before shipping.

    As a satisfaction guarantee, we offer a unique opportunity for comprehensive remote testing of every sold system. This means running your own software and dataset samples through a secure remote connection for up to 24 hours before your system is packed for shipping.

  • In the event of component failure, how would I service my workstation?

    In the unlikely event that one of the GPUs fails, it can be easily replaced with a pre-assembled and pre-filled GPU. You would simply disconnecting the dripless QDC, take out the faulty GPU, insert the replacement GPU, and reconnect the tubing. It is a straight-forward and hassle-free affair.

  • Is liquid cooling safe and reliable?

    All the components and materials used in the construction of our EK Fluid Works cooling systems are of the highest quality.

    All of the tubing is made out of automotive-grade EPDM that is resistant to considerably higher temperatures and degradation levels than it will ever experience in a desktop computer environment.

    Premium gaskets and high-purity aluminum are utilized in the manufacture of all the water blocks to ensure a long and leak-free service life.

    Industry-proven, redundant Xylem D5 pumps are entrusted with pumping the coolant to all of the vital components of the liquid cooling loop.

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