New Computer

[cheywind]

We are getting a Compaq Presario - SR1055CL
Built in front access 9-in-1 memory card USB 2.0 & Firewire ports
3100 + (2.16 GHz)
AMD Athion XP processor
512 MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory
160 GB 7200RPM
CD-RW drive 48x24x48 max speed
DVD-ROM drive

in previous message listed recording equipment we also have

Does this computer suffice for audio recordings?

[Phyl]

It's a great start.

When you can afford it, max out the RAM and get a second hard drive. Put your tracking software on the first hard drive, use the second hard drive for your audio files.

Edit - I just read your other post. Adding more memory and a second hard drive might not be worth the extra money since your recordings will have very few tracks.

[notbradsohner]

make sure you get a worthy interface for that beast!

[cheywind]

Originally Posted by notbradsohner

make sure you get a worthy interface for that beast!

We have the Edirol UA25 USB Stereo Audio Interface - will that do it?

[wheelema]

...what are you paying for that thing?

[Jeyan]

First of all yes it is a good system to run quite a load. Second it is not just the system that gives you performance you need a good soundcard too. Edirol is fine for single track recordings, I would suggest you get a audiophile or some m audio card which will help you a lot compared to the edirol. I have seen glitches and pops on people's recordings with edirol usb soundcards. so why risk it, use a good one.
you have plenty of hard drive space and good enough ram to run recordings without flaw. When you do your next upgrade get another 512 mb ram and a good audio interface like the ones I have mentioned above. You will be set for another two years.

[cheywind]

Originally Posted by wheelema

...what are you paying for that thing?

Check out Sam's Club or your equivilent where you live (sale-$499)

[cheywind]

Originally Posted by Jeyan

First of all yes it is a good system to run quite a load. Second it is not just the system that gives you performance you need a good soundcard too. Edirol is fine for single track recordings, I would suggest you get a audiophile or some m audio card which will help you a lot compared to the edirol. I have seen glitches and pops on people's recordings with edirol usb soundcards. so why risk it, use a good one.
you have plenty of hard drive space and good enough ram to run recordings without flaw. When you do your next upgrade get another 512 mb ram and a good audio interface like the ones I have mentioned above. You will be set for another two years.

What is an audiophile? Is it something I can get thru zzounds and what does the price range look like?

[notbradsohner]

the audiophile is a soundcard, but it is PCI. Which means it plugs into the guts of your computer. You can instiall it yourself, wont take more that 5 minutes. The specific one you want is here, from zzsounds. its onliy 89 bucks

http://www.zzounds.com/item--MDOAP2496+

this will be much more stable, and wont have as many audio interruptions as a usb interface.

[cheywind]

Skills and tools....Blue Bear...hand in a glove....can't do one without the other

[cheywind]

Originally Posted by notbradsohner

the audiophile is a soundcard, but it is PCI. Which means it plugs into the guts of your computer. You can instiall it yourself, wont take more that 5 minutes. The specific one you want is here, from zzsounds. its onliy 89 bucks

http://www.zzounds.com/item--MDOAP2496+

this will be much more stable, and wont have as many audio interruptions as a usb interface.

Thank you....this is very helpful...will check out zzounds

[junplugged]

compaq has merged w/ HP. I guess you'll be using XP home o/s.