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Limp Gawd
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- Aug 25, 2011
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Hi all,
So I need a computer that can stfu in a small bedroom studio, for doing mic recording.
Right now, I'm using a fairly high-end gaming rig I built, which is waaay too loud. Planning to sell it. And replace with.........something quiet.
What I need is maximum CPU power, but would like to preserve some GPU power for gaming breaks, if possible, but low noise and high CPU speed is the primary concern. At first, I thought a laptop would be a surefire solution, but kind of second guessing that. This one looked(s) perfect: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230141
I'm sitting on about a 1000-1300$ budget. Can go higher, but doubt I will have to.
My question, in short is: can I build something with a 2600k that is passively cooled (or otherwise effectively silent) with a decent GPU (like a passively cooled gtx560)? Can anybody comment about that particular laptop, or recommend another, equally powerful but tried/true silent? Finding reviews of the specific model have been difficult to find...Finally, is there any other advice/suggestions you could offer for this kind of application?
Other details:
Needs to be 64bit Windows 7 - I use Cockos Reaper DAW, and it's not uncommon for my projects to exceed 30 tracks, and approach 100 VST/i plugins
RAM Should be 4gb minimum, 8gb preferred
Prefer 1920x1080 resolution, if possible
Thanks in advance!
So I need a computer that can stfu in a small bedroom studio, for doing mic recording.
Right now, I'm using a fairly high-end gaming rig I built, which is waaay too loud. Planning to sell it. And replace with.........something quiet.
What I need is maximum CPU power, but would like to preserve some GPU power for gaming breaks, if possible, but low noise and high CPU speed is the primary concern. At first, I thought a laptop would be a surefire solution, but kind of second guessing that. This one looked(s) perfect: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230141
I'm sitting on about a 1000-1300$ budget. Can go higher, but doubt I will have to.
My question, in short is: can I build something with a 2600k that is passively cooled (or otherwise effectively silent) with a decent GPU (like a passively cooled gtx560)? Can anybody comment about that particular laptop, or recommend another, equally powerful but tried/true silent? Finding reviews of the specific model have been difficult to find...Finally, is there any other advice/suggestions you could offer for this kind of application?
Other details:
Needs to be 64bit Windows 7 - I use Cockos Reaper DAW, and it's not uncommon for my projects to exceed 30 tracks, and approach 100 VST/i plugins
RAM Should be 4gb minimum, 8gb preferred
Prefer 1920x1080 resolution, if possible
Thanks in advance!