# Hardware Questions **URL:** https://forum.logik.tv/c/flame/hardware/19.md [Latest](https://forum.logik.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.logik.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.logik.tv/tags.md) --- ## [About the Hardware Questions category](https://forum.logik.tv/t/about-the-hardware-questions-category/171)
**Author:** [@randy](https://forum.logik.tv/u/randy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/about-the-hardware-questions-category/171 "2020-08-22T23:19:36Z")
linux | mac | gpus | storage | monitors --- ## [Anyone using the new Wacom Intuos 2025 tablet?](https://forum.logik.tv/t/anyone-using-the-new-wacom-intuos-2025-tablet/12921)
**Author:** [@MarkH](https://forum.logik.tv/u/MarkH)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/anyone-using-the-new-wacom-intuos-2025-tablet/12921 "2026-10-21T08:13:59Z")
Hi all, curious if anyone has started using the new 2025 version of the Wacom Intuos tablet. Looks like all the physical controls have moved to the top. Any feedback on what you like, dislike, Flame compatibility on Mac … --- ## [Starting freelancing (Mac purchase questions)](https://forum.logik.tv/t/starting-freelancing-mac-purchase-questions/15051)
**Author:** [@Robg](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Robg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/starting-freelancing-mac-purchase-questions/15051 "2026-10-13T02:22:46Z")
Hey all Little bit of background. I’ve worked in facilities in London for the best part of 20 years. Over the last 6-8 years I’ve primarily been working on scripted episodics with a few features thrown in for good measu… --- ## [Flame on MacOS 27](https://forum.logik.tv/t/flame-on-macos-27/15015)
**Author:** [@norman](https://forum.logik.tv/u/norman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/flame-on-macos-27/15015 "2026-10-01T13:14:23Z")
Hi everyone, has anyone already tested Flame on macOS 27, especially on the new M5? I’ve ordered an M5 Ultra directly from Apple, so I assume it will ship with macOS 27. Autodesk currently lists macOS 26.x as officiall… --- ## [Geek Bench Mac Studio M5 Ultra](https://forum.logik.tv/t/geek-bench-mac-studio-m5-ultra/14928)
**Author:** [@SamE](https://forum.logik.tv/u/SamE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/geek-bench-mac-studio-m5-ultra/14928 "2026-09-29T17:47:26Z")
Woohoo! --- ## [Flame Family 2027.1 Update has been qualified with macOS 27 Golden Gate!](https://forum.logik.tv/t/flame-family-2027-1-update-has-been-qualified-with-macos-27-golden-gate/14931)
**Author:** [@Slabrie](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Slabrie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/flame-family-2027-1-update-has-been-qualified-with-macos-27-golden-gate/14931 "2026-09-25T08:38:26Z")
Hola! So, if you are curious to see the new animated wall-papers part of macOS 27 Golden Gate then press the Update button! BUT before, if you have custom hardware like network cards (see Please wait before updating to… --- ## [ML users? Wait before updating to macOS27 Golden Gate](https://forum.logik.tv/t/ml-users-wait-before-updating-to-macos27-golden-gate/14941)
**Author:** [@Slabrie](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Slabrie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/ml-users-wait-before-updating-to-macos27-golden-gate/14941 "2026-09-21T18:57:34Z")
A memory issue has been reported on macOS 27 Golden Gate when using our various ML tools. The issue is being look at by our friends at Apple so for now do not update your Mac. We will keep you updated on when it will be … --- ## [Device Switching](https://forum.logik.tv/t/device-switching/14874)
**Author:** [@Koji\_Futatsugi](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Koji_Futatsugi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/device-switching/14874 "2026-09-08T07:03:52Z")
Device Switching I am using Mac Flame. Is it possible to connect both an io4kPlus and a T-Tap Pro and switch between them as needed? I want to use them interchangeably while running Flame and a DIT application simulta… --- ## [Buying a Mac Studio](https://forum.logik.tv/t/buying-a-mac-studio/14496)
**Author:** [@BasMoonen](https://forum.logik.tv/u/BasMoonen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/buying-a-mac-studio/14496 "2026-08-25T16:36:25Z")
Hi all, I’m looking to buy a Mac Studio for Flame. We need the flexibility to also use it for other software, which is why I don’t want another Linux machine right now. However, apple has stopped offering more than 96G… --- ## [Logi Keyboard problem on Mac Studio M1 ultra](https://forum.logik.tv/t/logi-keyboard-problem-on-mac-studio-m1-ultra/14803)
**Author:** [@joanne](https://forum.logik.tv/u/joanne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/logi-keyboard-problem-on-mac-studio-m1-ultra/14803 "2026-08-20T13:33:22Z")
I’ve been using this Logi MX Keys S keyboard with my M1 studio for a few years. I am currently running 2025.2.3. In the middle of a job yesterday my hotkeys “changed”, although the shortcuts menu did not change. I’m not … --- ## [Logickeyboard issue](https://forum.logik.tv/t/logickeyboard-issue/14632)
**Author:** [@Mihran](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Mihran)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/logickeyboard-issue/14632 "2026-08-15T08:18:06Z")
Hi everyone, Is anyone using a Logickeyboard on macOS? I recently bought a Logickeyboard for DaVinci Resolve, and I’m having an issue with keyboard shortcuts. When I hold Space, the Pan tool is activated as expected. I… --- ## [Can you use a 360 camera for on-set HDRs?](https://forum.logik.tv/t/can-you-use-a-360-camera-for-on-set-hdrs/3292)
**Author:** [@andymilkis](https://forum.logik.tv/u/andymilkis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/can-you-use-a-360-camera-for-on-set-hdrs/3292 "2026-08-13T10:48:12Z")
Hey Friends, Are there any 360 cameras that are good enough for on-set HDRs? Asking for a friend (literally) :grinning: --- ## [Chrome and Firefox WebGL not working on Autodesk Rocky Linux 9.7 (DKU 21.0.1 / NVIDIA 580)](https://forum.logik.tv/t/chrome-and-firefox-webgl-not-working-on-autodesk-rocky-linux-9-7-dku-21-0-1-nvidia-580/14744)
**Author:** [@totoxan](https://forum.logik.tv/u/totoxan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/chrome-and-firefox-webgl-not-working-on-autodesk-rocky-linux-9-7-dku-21-0-1-nvidia-580/14744 "2026-08-11T15:54:24Z")
Hi everyone, I’m running Autodesk Flame 2027.1 on the official Autodesk Rocky Linux 9.7 image with DKU 21.0.1. System Autodesk Flame 2027.1 Rocky Linux 9.7 (official Autodesk image) DKU 21.0.1 NVIDIA Driver 580.159.04… --- ## [Testing out a Dell Laptop...Anything special you'd like to see tested?](https://forum.logik.tv/t/testing-out-a-dell-laptop-anything-special-youd-like-to-see-tested/14694)
**Author:** [@andymilkis](https://forum.logik.tv/u/andymilkis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/testing-out-a-dell-laptop-anything-special-youd-like-to-see-tested/14694 "2026-07-29T15:28:10Z")
Hi friends, I’m testing out a Dell Pro Max MB1625 laptop. It’s a certified config, and it has a Blackwell 5000 GPU w/24 gb of VRAM and 128gb of RAM. I have a suite of benchmarks that I put new machines through, but I wa… --- ## [New Blackmagic Ultrastudio Mini](https://forum.logik.tv/t/new-blackmagic-ultrastudio-mini/14706)
**Author:** [@finnjaeger](https://forum.logik.tv/u/finnjaeger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/new-blackmagic-ultrastudio-mini/14706 "2026-07-29T12:58:10Z")
this should be super nice for all the macbook and mac studio users here , a --- ## [Network Storage](https://forum.logik.tv/t/network-storage/14675)
**Author:** [@Jonhollis](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Jonhollis)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/network-storage/14675 "2026-07-25T10:29:26Z")
I think im looking for a NAS but not sure, I have an archive path that works to a thunder blade X8 and then gets backed up over thunderbolt to a 192TB raid - which then gets backed up to LTO9. anyhow im about to embark o… --- ## [Thinking in Blackwell RTX 4000 or RTX 4500 for flame](https://forum.logik.tv/t/thinking-in-blackwell-rtx-4000-or-rtx-4500-for-flame/14490)
**Author:** [@kily](https://forum.logik.tv/u/kily)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/thinking-in-blackwell-rtx-4000-or-rtx-4500-for-flame/14490 "2026-07-23T13:49:10Z")
Hi! What are people’s thoughts about RTX 4000 Blackwell (24GB) or RTX 4500 Blackwell (32GB)? I know they’re not officially supported, but GPU prices just seem to stay ridiculous forever, and these look like a budget op… --- ## [Blackmagic Desktop Video 16.1 has been released!](https://forum.logik.tv/t/blackmagic-desktop-video-16-1-has-been-released/14640)
**Author:** [@Slabrie](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Slabrie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/blackmagic-desktop-video-16-1-has-been-released/14640 "2026-07-09T19:13:44Z")
Hello Flame artists of the world! Blackmagic Design just released Desktop Video 16.1 for macOS and Linux, which fixes an issue reported by @Jonhollis last April (see thread below). You can safely update your workstation… --- ## [Mac Studio M3 Ultra 96GB Ram](https://forum.logik.tv/t/mac-studio-m3-ultra-96gb-ram/14606)
**Author:** [@JustAnotherBoy](https://forum.logik.tv/u/JustAnotherBoy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/mac-studio-m3-ultra-96gb-ram/14606 "2026-06-25T15:35:48Z")
Hi guys, wondering if anyone is running flame on a 96GB Ram Mac Studio. Due to the ram shortage, Apple doesnt seem to allow upgrades to 128/256 on their website anymore. Just wondering how drastic the dip in performance … --- ## [AJA MiniConfig is Intel Only](https://forum.logik.tv/t/aja-miniconfig-is-intel-only/14603)
**Author:** [@ALan](https://forum.logik.tv/u/ALan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/aja-miniconfig-is-intel-only/14603 "2026-06-25T01:55:28Z")
How in the fuck is the AJA MiniConfig app still Intel only on macOS after six years since the introduction of Apple Silicon? The next version of macOS totally removes the ability to run Intel apps. --- ## [Huion tablet support on Mac Flame - any tips?](https://forum.logik.tv/t/huion-tablet-support-on-mac-flame-any-tips/14548)
**Author:** [@julik](https://forum.logik.tv/u/julik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/huion-tablet-support-on-mac-flame-any-tips/14548 "2026-06-15T19:46:37Z")
Recently had a really bad time with an Intuos L because the Wacom software quality has truly went… I can’t even describe how and where it went. Suffice to say - the tablet does not get recognized if the machine it is con… --- ## [Render and GPU Choices](https://forum.logik.tv/t/render-and-gpu-choices/14572)
**Author:** [@allklier](https://forum.logik.tv/u/allklier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/render-and-gpu-choices/14572 "2026-06-14T16:58:40Z")
Doing some thinking about what GPU to choose for Flame. One consideration is single GPU vs. multiple GPUs. And when thinking about multiple GPUs, trading off ML performance vs. background renders. To baseline that, cur… --- ## [Getting Audio out of Flame](https://forum.logik.tv/t/getting-audio-out-of-flame/14554)
**Author:** [@Dwklink](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Dwklink)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/getting-audio-out-of-flame/14554 "2026-06-11T01:55:05Z")
Hello Everyone, Just upgrading my reference monitor to handle UHD over 12G SDI. Unfortunately I was using a 3G SDI to Audio mini convertor from BM to de-embed audio in my old setup, which I’m assuming will no longer wor… --- ## [BMD Video I/O Not Initializing](https://forum.logik.tv/t/bmd-video-i-o-not-initializing/14517)
**Author:** [@Ezmay](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Ezmay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/bmd-video-i-o-not-initializing/14517 "2026-06-10T12:28:04Z")
Flame is seeing the BMD video hardware (UltraStudio 4k Extreme 3) and I can see it setting the preview format and timing, but it doesnt send picture to the broadcast monitor. The Console in flame seems to indicate it’s s… --- ## [OT…remote accessing ipad…options please](https://forum.logik.tv/t/ot-remote-accessing-ipad-options-please/14506)
**Author:** [@Lightningad](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Lightningad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/ot-remote-accessing-ipad-options-please/14506 "2026-05-31T14:21:49Z")
Greetings from retirementland! I have a small technical question thats not Flame related, but this forum has the best, most knowledgeable techies i know, so i’m gonna just ask anyway… I need recommendations for softwar… --- ## [Mac Studio vs Linux Whatever](https://forum.logik.tv/t/mac-studio-vs-linux-whatever/14449)
**Author:** [@onlycarlyouknow](https://forum.logik.tv/u/onlycarlyouknow)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/mac-studio-vs-linux-whatever/14449 "2026-05-23T18:43:01Z")
The company I used to be permalance at is looking to upgrade ye ole hp 840 that is very EOL. Since I am usually sitting (virtually) at it and a Mac Pro running Resolve, I suggested we could replace both of these with a M… --- ## [Advice on a new Mac for Flme](https://forum.logik.tv/t/advice-on-a-new-mac-for-flme/14410)
**Author:** [@Halloween\_Jack](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Halloween_Jack)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/advice-on-a-new-mac-for-flme/14410 "2026-05-11T23:10:02Z")
Hi folks, I’m looking to buy a new Mac for Flame. I’m freelance so don’t need huge storage but looking for a good allrounder. I’m never quite sure what I’ll need it for. Looks like M3 Ultra Mac Studio is the way to go… --- ## [Finally! New OWC 4m2 Ultra M.2 Thunderbolt 5 enclosure](https://forum.logik.tv/t/finally-new-owc-4m2-ultra-m-2-thunderbolt-5-enclosure/14421)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Kalinoski](https://forum.logik.tv/u/Jason_Kalinoski)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/finally-new-owc-4m2-ultra-m-2-thunderbolt-5-enclosure/14421 "2026-04-30T12:36:56Z")
Just saw this from NAB… OWC has finally updated their 4m2 M.2 enclosure to TB 5, so a perfect little cheap RAID enclosure for Macs. I’m still rocking my original PCI3/TB3 version that I used with a trashcan Mac, zero p… --- ## [Atomos buys Flanders](https://forum.logik.tv/t/atomos-buys-flanders/14405)
**Author:** [@snacks](https://forum.logik.tv/u/snacks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/atomos-buys-flanders/14405 "2026-04-30T08:15:52Z")
Interesting turn of events. --- ## [Rocky custom iso for Flame 2027 on HP Z8 G4](https://forum.logik.tv/t/rocky-custom-iso-for-flame-2027-on-hp-z8-g4/14427)
**Author:** [@halflife](https://forum.logik.tv/u/halflife)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/rocky-custom-iso-for-flame-2027-on-hp-z8-g4/14427 "2026-04-27T12:23:28Z")
Hi friends, I am doing a clean install of Flame 2027 on my our HP Z8 g4 workstation. I accidentally installed a vanilla Rocky 9.7 before seeing that there is a custom Flame install. Do I need to wipe my install and start… [Next page](https://forum.logik.tv/c/flame/hardware/19.md?page=1)