Anybody here with a Core-2-Duo 2.66 Ghz?

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Posted by HardTranceProd on May-29-2007 21:18:

Anybody here with a Core-2-Duo 2.66 Ghz?

Anybody here have this powerful Core2Duo configuration? (with 2 GB RAM, of course)

I've been looking to buy one of these, but of course neither CompUSA nor Best Buy nor any of the other "common" outlets carries it. So my only choice is to order online. I need a 2.66GHz-minimum processor for music production, an extremely resource-intensive process.

So, the price range for these animals shoots up to ~$1650 for Dell and ~1450 for HP.

Can anyone give me some words of wisdom on what a good price would be, and where I can get it ASAP. My other concern is that the box shouldn't be noisy. Despite the powerful processor, the PC should be very quiet and well-ventilated.

Experience appreciated

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on May-30-2007 01:28:

if you know a thing or two about PCs, then don't order dell or HP. overpriced and underperforming. remember, its not just the CPU that does all the work

do you really need a 2.66? coz ive got my 2.13 @ 3.2 no hassles at all.

ordering from australia can be a bargain with your US $$ too. i think in the US newegg.com is a popular online distributor.

Posted by VAR on May-30-2007 07:23:

i've got a core2duo 2.66, with 2 gigs ram in my Dell M1710 laptop-
works like a charm.

http://www.dell.com/content/product...=en&s=dhs&cs=19

as far as desktops go, i build my own, so i am not too familiar with current packaged computers.

Newegg is wonderful, here is a link for their packaged systems;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...tk=&srchInDesc=

hope this helps.

Posted by HardTranceProd on May-30-2007 13:59:

thank you
but i don't know how to build my own desktop, I just want to order a specified configuration

Posted by yujie__ on May-30-2007 22:48:

mines overclock from 1.86 to 2.8

Posted by rikhav on May-31-2007 02:09:

You can try www.tigerdirect.com

Get good deals there.

also www.circuitcity.com

Alos, all these pcs will come with standard sound card. You will need to install a professional sound card for you work of music production.

That also you can order it online amd maybe have to install it yourself. Not a big task, just have to plug it into the PCI slot.
I am sure you must be knowing which professional sound card you want.

Just incase you dont, following are the ones i know about

M-audio
Motu
Terratec
Auzentech