Timaphillips
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I've got a great new project in mind. I'm diving head first into music recording and want to build my own windows machine for composing/mixing/recording my own music as opposed to a Mac. I figure for MUCH less, I can build a uber-fast windows PC to do the task. I also will want to be able to use AutoCAD and Sketchup for the occasional work at home.
What I want:
1. A slim case....if it can compete with it's larger counterparts.
2. PCI-E for dual-monitor support and for the 2D/3D work
3. USB 2.0 slots (2-3+)
4. Wireless networking built-in
5. Core 2 Duo or Quad core Intel processor
- Will the programs I use utilize quad core???
6. Built-in bluetooth connectivity for keyboard/mouse (is this available yet?)
Some problems I've run into with the slim box-like cases are that they don't offer enough watts (250w seems a little low). Also, when it comes to audio fidelity, should I go with an audio card or stick with the external USB 2.0 add-on that will come with the creation software? Thanks!
What I want:
1. A slim case....if it can compete with it's larger counterparts.
2. PCI-E for dual-monitor support and for the 2D/3D work
3. USB 2.0 slots (2-3+)
4. Wireless networking built-in
5. Core 2 Duo or Quad core Intel processor
- Will the programs I use utilize quad core???
6. Built-in bluetooth connectivity for keyboard/mouse (is this available yet?)
Some problems I've run into with the slim box-like cases are that they don't offer enough watts (250w seems a little low). Also, when it comes to audio fidelity, should I go with an audio card or stick with the external USB 2.0 add-on that will come with the creation software? Thanks!