stateofjermaine
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Heh, Danny rightly pointed out that my old DAW blog with an unlimited budget is really different enough by now, that I need to start a new thread. So, what have we, now?
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing?
This build will be for an audio workstation. We will be utilizing MIDI almost exclusively, and we have a fairly large library of VST and Audio Units instruments. Some of these instruments are so intensive that, on our current system, we often get processing freezes, pops, and error messages in the first seconds of playback. One particular piano plugin requires a 20GB installation. Pretty heavy.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
For now, I think the budget should be held to under $1200. Not too concerned about whether tax and shipping are included.
3) Where do you live?
Currently, Fort Bragg, NC. Although, my production partner lives in Baltimore.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
PSU, motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drive, and an optical drive.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Not reusing, per se, but I am fairly excited about using the Silverstone FT03 case. Just really like the looks and size of it. So, while I'm open to other ideas, I think it will need to be included in the price.
6) Will you be overclocking?
I'm open to it. At least a little nudge.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
Maybe a 23" or so, not included in this price, tho. I'm flexible on resolution.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Should be within the next two weeks, although it's not being funded by me, so that is out of my hands.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video?
Just looking for a good solid board. Tend to prefer GIGABYTE, but I know lots of vendors put out good quality.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, I've got a legit key. 64-bit.
Here is a preliminary idea.
Additional Info: I came into the recording situation after there was already a lot of established equipment. Also, I wasn't all that tech savvy, then, so it's hard to be sure. But I believe one of these is the rig that was sputtering out on us under heavy processing load: Mac Pro 2006
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing?
This build will be for an audio workstation. We will be utilizing MIDI almost exclusively, and we have a fairly large library of VST and Audio Units instruments. Some of these instruments are so intensive that, on our current system, we often get processing freezes, pops, and error messages in the first seconds of playback. One particular piano plugin requires a 20GB installation. Pretty heavy.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
For now, I think the budget should be held to under $1200. Not too concerned about whether tax and shipping are included.
3) Where do you live?
Currently, Fort Bragg, NC. Although, my production partner lives in Baltimore.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
PSU, motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drive, and an optical drive.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Not reusing, per se, but I am fairly excited about using the Silverstone FT03 case. Just really like the looks and size of it. So, while I'm open to other ideas, I think it will need to be included in the price.
6) Will you be overclocking?
I'm open to it. At least a little nudge.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
Maybe a 23" or so, not included in this price, tho. I'm flexible on resolution.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Should be within the next two weeks, although it's not being funded by me, so that is out of my hands.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video?
Just looking for a good solid board. Tend to prefer GIGABYTE, but I know lots of vendors put out good quality.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, I've got a legit key. 64-bit.
Here is a preliminary idea.
Additional Info: I came into the recording situation after there was already a lot of established equipment. Also, I wasn't all that tech savvy, then, so it's hard to be sure. But I believe one of these is the rig that was sputtering out on us under heavy processing load: Mac Pro 2006
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