Recommend A Computer To A Schmuck

[vegar999]

Hi.
I hope you find the the perfect computer. I am using a regular HP Beats Audio with a AMD Phentom quad core processor -1.80 GHz, 8 GB ram and Windows 7 (64 bit). My recording program is Reaper and I am very satisfied with it. It does what Cubase, Pro Tools, etc., do, but at a mutch lower pricerange. I also think that Reaper has excellent support. Not that I think that Cubase doesn t, but it is at a different price.
Happy recording.
Cheers.
Vegar Dyrnes
Stavanger
Norway

 

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What the what???

CPU's come in multiples of two. There are no 5 or 7 core processors. If you're referring to Intel's Core i5 and i7 line, those are quad (4) core processors. The i5 and i7 are just product labels.

Hey Man

Unfortunately you get what you pay for. If you get a cheap system you will have problems.

I suggest you get a PC they are cheaper for the better models
(Apple have a strangle hold on everything that goes into an apple computer)

Get a processor that has at least 5 or 7 core processor.
As much RAM as you can afford
A good video card I like ones similar to those used by gamers
a top of the range audio card
and an extra USB input output card for the bits you want to plug in.
The main board should be at least mid range so it will support what you are
about to try and do on it ie. record 24 tracks similtaniously.
This is going to use quite a bit of your RAM and processing power so don't skimp on these bits.

Oh one last thing but a desent fan in the system, I recommend an additional fan on the case to get
rid of any processing heat.

I hope that helps?
ciao
BronwynH