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Building Computer for Home Studio

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jubs

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Hey all,
My uncle has just retired and he is looking to build a new computer. The focus is that he can have a lot of inputs to his computer, and essentially have a home recording studio. I am hoping to make him a box in the 600 - 700 CAN dollar range. I need some advice on processor selection for this application as well as sound equipment, specifically soundcard, that is a must have, and sound recording software. I need ideas as to how much RAM he should need, is 512MB enough?, and if a dual core solution will bring significant benefits.

To keep it cheap I would probably go with a Sempron 3000+ or similar and 512MB RAM. I don't see motherboard choice as being to important besides having onboard video so I don't need to buy a videocard. Would it be worth going for a Pentium D 820 for the increased load from sound encoding? Thanks, John.
 
well the more RAM the better. its been about a year since i have had to look at building a recording machine, but take a look at ZZsounds.com for sound cards and what not. they have a really good selection. also how many ins does he need, how many outs, really you need to find out a lot more info before we can recomend a sound card for you. also look at some of the recording softwares and lok at minimum system specs and beef up from there.

depending on what sound card you get, then decide on a mobo that way you dont get incompatible parts and since its a recording comp it makes sense to buy a card first and then spec a comp around it. just my $.02
 
I would go with Echos Gina sound card... it has 2 XLR inputs w/ preamps and 8 1/4" TRS outputs... its a solid card with nice preamps... put two HD's in the machine and use one for audio, it will speed up editing time... i use Adobe Audition for multitrack stuff and sonic foudery Soud Forge for mastering.... also the Digi Design MBOX is a nice sound card... if you want decent audio quality you need to have an external box with XLR's and internal preamps... if you want a more of a budget card Creatives cards with external breakouts are a pretty good way to go... they have RCA ins so you have to use an analog board for preamps
 
my computer is eventually gonna run a mark of the unicorn system. My processor choice for u would be the new 3800+ x2. An audigy 2 zs platinum. And a good firewire card. It works for me so far. Except i have a 4600+
 
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