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HardTranceProd
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Registered: Jun 2004
Location: Washington DC

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

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May-29-2007 21:18 United States

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pkcRAISTLIN
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Registered: Jul 2002
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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.

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VAR
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Registered: Mar 2006
Location: 8==D~

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.

May-30-2007 07:23 Sweden

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HardTranceProd
Supreme tranceaddict

Registered: Jun 2004
Location: Washington DC

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

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May-30-2007 13:59 United States

yujie__
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Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow

mines overclock from 1.86 to 2.8

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May-30-2007 22:48 United States

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rikhav
Junior tranceaddict

Registered: Mar 2006
Location: mumbai, india

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