alexondrums
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I’d like replace my current laptop with a mini PC for hobby home recording and production.
Typically I record my Roland V-Drums, usually via MIDI, and/or input via my MIDI controller keyboard.
Occasionally I record headphone jams via my V-Drums (MIDI), a guitar and vocals via the inputs on my Behringer UMC204HD.
Finally I also mix and master fairly simple recordings – all the above with a handful of plugins, usually 1 or 2 for each track, and no more than 8 tracks. I’m using Ableton Lite 10/11 most of the time.
My Current laptop spec:
Lenovo Ideapad Z570
https://www.tech-bazaar.com/product/lenovo-m910q-mini-pc-intel-i5-6500t/
I’d upgrade to 16GB RAM and an SSD, although 32GB RAM is an option.
Alternatively, I really like this i7 version, but it’s just a bit out of my price range.
https://www.tech-bazaar.com/product/lenovo-thinkcenter-m710q-mini-pc-intel-quadcore-i7-7700t/
Are either of these going to handle what I describe above, and can I settle with and i5 or an i7, and 16GB or 32GB RAM.
I know the usual advice is get the best you can afford, but here I’m curious to know If the i5 will do, and if I should go 16 or 32GB RAM?
Any other suggestions or advice welcome
Typically I record my Roland V-Drums, usually via MIDI, and/or input via my MIDI controller keyboard.
Occasionally I record headphone jams via my V-Drums (MIDI), a guitar and vocals via the inputs on my Behringer UMC204HD.
Finally I also mix and master fairly simple recordings – all the above with a handful of plugins, usually 1 or 2 for each track, and no more than 8 tracks. I’m using Ableton Lite 10/11 most of the time.
My Current laptop spec:
Lenovo Ideapad Z570
- Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz
- 6GB DDR3 1333
- SSD
- Windows 7 / Windows 10
https://www.tech-bazaar.com/product/lenovo-m910q-mini-pc-intel-i5-6500t/
I’d upgrade to 16GB RAM and an SSD, although 32GB RAM is an option.
Alternatively, I really like this i7 version, but it’s just a bit out of my price range.
https://www.tech-bazaar.com/product/lenovo-thinkcenter-m710q-mini-pc-intel-quadcore-i7-7700t/
Are either of these going to handle what I describe above, and can I settle with and i5 or an i7, and 16GB or 32GB RAM.
I know the usual advice is get the best you can afford, but here I’m curious to know If the i5 will do, and if I should go 16 or 32GB RAM?
Any other suggestions or advice welcome