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I am building a new system and I am not sure which route to take in terms of which motherboard, processor etc. Here is some info on what I am building a computer for...I am building this computer for music production and not gaming. Software I use is FL Studio and Protools as well as plugging in instruments to the computer for recording. I need a computer system that won't bogg down when I have all these softwares and plug-ins open.
I won't be overclocking, unless necessary. I would like to get the Core i7 processor, but not sure if I should go for it or not. Should I go the AMD Route? It seems more affordable to go for the AMD Route. If I go with the AMD I am thinking about this Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Then comes to the motherboard. I am really not sure which one to decide on. Here are a few brands I have been looking at are EVGA, Gigabyte and ASUS. What about other brands like Intel, Foxconn, MSI, DFI?
When it comes to memory should I stick with DDR2 or DDR3?
I have some wish list categories.
Jeff's Computer Build = Stuff I already have and purchased { Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg }
Jeff's Future Build = Stuff I am thinking about buying. { Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg }
Other Case Considerations = Other cases I am thinking about. { Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg }
So, I still need Motherboard, Processor, Sound Card, Memory. I am looking to spend $500more, but no more than $600. Few notes: For the Case, I am leaning towards the Azza Solano 1000 and for the Video card I bought from Best Buy the VisionTek HD 4350 ATI Radeon Video Card, should I keep or upgrade it?
For Sound card people have recommended M-Audio an EMU for music production, What do you guys think?
Thank you very much for your time
I am building a new system and I am not sure which route to take in terms of which motherboard, processor etc. Here is some info on what I am building a computer for...I am building this computer for music production and not gaming. Software I use is FL Studio and Protools as well as plugging in instruments to the computer for recording. I need a computer system that won't bogg down when I have all these softwares and plug-ins open.
I won't be overclocking, unless necessary. I would like to get the Core i7 processor, but not sure if I should go for it or not. Should I go the AMD Route? It seems more affordable to go for the AMD Route. If I go with the AMD I am thinking about this Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Then comes to the motherboard. I am really not sure which one to decide on. Here are a few brands I have been looking at are EVGA, Gigabyte and ASUS. What about other brands like Intel, Foxconn, MSI, DFI?
When it comes to memory should I stick with DDR2 or DDR3?
I have some wish list categories.
Jeff's Computer Build = Stuff I already have and purchased { Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg }
Jeff's Future Build = Stuff I am thinking about buying. { Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg }
Other Case Considerations = Other cases I am thinking about. { Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg }
So, I still need Motherboard, Processor, Sound Card, Memory. I am looking to spend $500more, but no more than $600. Few notes: For the Case, I am leaning towards the Azza Solano 1000 and for the Video card I bought from Best Buy the VisionTek HD 4350 ATI Radeon Video Card, should I keep or upgrade it?
For Sound card people have recommended M-Audio an EMU for music production, What do you guys think?
Thank you very much for your time