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computer stuff...
hey everyone...
i know everyone gets tired of these threads, but please bare with me. like so many, my production is constantly put on hold by crappy technology. so i'm gonna get a new computer that will be able to handle what i need...
Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz (533MHz FSB) Processor
Biostar Socket 478 Mainboard
512MB DDR Memory (Upgradeable to 2GB)
80GB Hard Drive
CD-RW Drive (Reads & Writes CDs)
DVD-ROM Drive (Reads CD and DVD Media)
32MB Savage 8 AGP 3D Video
Onboard Sound Card
4 USB 2.0 Ports (2 in front, 2 in rear)
10/100 Ethernet LAN
Keyboard, Mouse, & Speakers
does this look ok??
and i would probably get a different sound card of course...is the sb live 5.1 a good enough or do i need something better...
Looks fine
Is this computer simply for Production then?
I recommend a mobo other than Biostar....stick with the better performers like MSI or ASUS.
Other than that...should be fine.
The soundcard should be no less than an Audigy if your sticking with the SB's.
Most on here would recommend M-audio's Audiophile or Delta series cards.
Good Luck!
That's good advice DA. Try to find an ASUS without onboard sound (I'm currently running an ASUS, with a 2 ghz CPU). It gripes me that most motherboards these days have built-in soundcards. ABIT is also a good maker of motherboards. At least they used to be. I haven't used them in a while.
I've had a Delta 1010 and didn't like it (I nicknamed it the Rice Krispy, snap crackle pop). Although I found them to be more stable than an Echo card, the RME Hammerfall has worked flawlessly for me. It's quite a bit more expensive, but in this case you really do get what you pay for.
Other than that, yeah it looks good. That system should last you for a long time. I'd try to avoid as much "built-in" components as possible.
I realize you gave a list, but I don't want to tabulate the price, how much are you willing to spend on your system?
IEEE-FIREWIRE card -> uploading your first digital video material 
It's all about the Benjamins LIVE! is ok but, M-audio cards are better And that 32MB card - > maybe 64MB. Everything else looks good and yummie
Nice!
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| Originally posted by Etherium I realize you gave a list, but I don't want to tabulate the price, how much are you willing to spend on your system? |
Hey Floorfiller,
Your setup sounds very good. If you have enough money, buy an RME sound card. The one I have is called Nuendo 96/52. It's a 24 bit, 96kHz audio card with 52 on-board audio channels. This card will handle all your audio whereas you can use you CPU for compression, EQ and effects. That's the setup that I have and believe me it's flawless. I never had problems with the amount of plug-ins I use in a mix. My songs usually have 34 tracks and each track has a compressor and EQ turned on plus couple of reverbs and all that in real time baby!
also...i've got a sampler with standard inputs/outputs that i'm gonna wanta hook up to it...will i be able to do that through the soundcard? (is an audiophile an external soundcard?) or do i need something else entirely...
Re: computer stuff...
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| Originally posted by Floorfiller 512MB DDR Memory (Upgradeable to 2GB) |
Re: Re: computer stuff...
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| Originally posted by Mr.Mystery Get at least 1024MB. |
hey floorfilla
get as much Processor power that you can afford since VST plugings take alot on the cpu and you can alway upgrade the ram but one u get a chip u stuck with it . but 2.4 is nice i have 1.8 and i can just run moog vst in real time
Albatron PX865PE PRO II mobo has integrated 24-bit 96 kHz sound
Via Envy24PT audio controller
Envy24 audio controllers are used in Terratec, M-Audio, Audiotrak...
But the mobo hasn�t got APU (audio processing unit)
I suggest u to get FSB800 processor so u can use Dual DDR400
...bit faster
I'm considering upgrading as well (current system keeps crashing when I try to run about 5 number of VSTI's and Effects at the same time). This becomes increasingly anoying when working on a track
I'm thinking of getting the following:
- P4 3.0 G
- Albatron Motherboard
- 2 Gig DDR400 Ram
- 2 80 Gig Seagate SATA Harddrive
- Cheap MX440 64 meg video card (does the video card affect audio performance)
- CD Burner - (cheap one)
- Already have an audiophile soundcard.
- Windows XP home edition
What I want to be able to do is run Fruity Loops with about 20 VSTI's namely V-stations playing at the same time (note this is what I want this system to be able to do, not what I would do as 20 is unnessarily high) as well as a number of effects - lets say 10 to be safe.
Do you think the above system will be able to handle it or... What changes should I make to the system (if any)
I don't really want to fork out the money for a system which will constantly drag its feet and eventually crash.
All opinions welcome.
Thanks all appreciate the assistance
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| Originally posted by mixtup I'm considering upgrading as well (current system keeps crashing when I try to run about 5 number of VSTI's and Effects at the same time). This becomes increasingly anoying when working on a track I'm thinking of getting the following: - P4 3.0 G - Albatron Motherboard - 2 Gig DDR400 Ram - 2 80 Gig Seagate SATA Harddrive - Cheap MX440 64 meg video card (does the video card affect audio performance) - CD Burner - (cheap one) - Already have an audiophile soundcard. - Windows XP home edition What I want to be able to do is run Fruity Loops with about 20 VSTI's namely V-stations playing at the same time (note this is what I want this system to be able to do, not what I would do as 20 is unnessarily high) as well as a number of effects - lets say 10 to be safe. Do you think the above system will be able to handle it or... What changes should I make to the system (if any) I don't really want to fork out the money for a system which will constantly drag its feet and eventually crash. All opinions welcome. Thanks all appreciate the assistance |
As Mr. Mystery said, make sure you get at least a gig of ram; it's cheap afterall!
I need a new system when i can afford it
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| Originally posted by Floorfiller that sounds like a good setup. i got a seagate harddrive right now...there good quality. i think i'm gonna go all out...i'm gonna try and see if i can get funding for a $25,000 studio (it'll be a bitch, but what can i say free money for music would be the shit)...if i get it...i'll give everyone else some advice on how to go about getting funding for their stuff hehehe...wish me luck. |
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