Number of buffers

[matt301273]

Hello all,

I have an ALESIS IO/2 which I am using with Cubase and I am finally getting my head around buffer size and that it needs to be higher for less powerful computers that can't handle too much data at once. I have mine set at 256 samples at the moment.

But in my ASIO control panel, I can also change the 'number of buffers' which is currently set at twelve. What is the optimum setting for this (XP, 3GB Ram, 7200 RPM, Dual Core Duo)

Thanks for any advice in advance.

Regards

Matt