Two computers

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malgovert

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Hi all

Which of the two computers below would you choose? The bottom one on costs about $300 more, but the top one has a slower processor, no onboard audio, it seems, and Intel integrated HD graphics, which I wonder if it is as good as the ATI Radeon. Other features seem similar, although you get more RAM with the top one , and from what I have learned on this forum, it is better to have an even number than an odd one. If you can spare a moment to have a look, I’ll be interested to hear what you think.

Cheers

M


Number One
Intel motherboard w/H55 Chipset
Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz
Zalman CPU Cooler
4GB DDR3/1333
Seagate 1TB SATA 7,200 RPM
Seagate 1TB SATA 7,200 RPM
DVD+/-RW with Lightscribe
Multi Card Reader reads and writes:
• MMC Card
• Microdrive
• CompactFlash
• SD Card
• SmartMedia Card
• Memory Stick
• MS/Pro
Intel Integrated HD Graphics; 1x VGA, 1x DVI, 1x HDMI
2x TI Chipset FireWire (2 x 6-pin ports, rear), 8x USB 2.0 (6 back, 2 front), 1x LAN (RJ45)
1x PCI-e 2.0 x16, 2x PCI-e 2.0-x1, 3x PCI
Auralex SheetBlok-Plus™ Sound Dampening System
Vibration-resistant AcoustiFeet
Zalman 600 watts ps
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
Acronis TrueImage OEM
110-key Logitech keyboard with master volume control and programmable keys
3-button Optical Mouse w/Scrollwheel



Number Two
Gigabyte EX58 Core i7 LGA1366 Motherboard
3.0GHz (OC) Core i7 920 2.66GHz Quad Core
Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler
3GB Corsair DDR3 PC3-10666
1 TB Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3
1 TB Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3
DVDR/RW
ATI Radeon HD 4350
7.1 HD Multimedia onboard audio card compatible with all USB, FW or PCI audio interfaces
VGA, DVI, HDMI
Firewire 5 ports, 3 on TI Chipset
10 USB 2.0 (8 rear, 2 top) Gigabit LAN
2x PCI, 1x PCIex1, 1x PCIex4, 1x PCIex8, 2x PCIex16
Acoustic Case Lining
Hard Drive Cradles
Corsair VX550W ps
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Bit
Wireless G Network Adapter
Logitech Deluxe & Comfort Mouse
 
whats it for

what is it for
going to use it for other things?
that will make a big difference

for audio i want
max ram
good fast cpu but ram more than cpu
dont need top of the line multicpu and speed unless you are doing some really high end work
good big fast hd
usb ports for back up hard disk attachments

and
as little of the other non audio stuff
not interested in firewire but you may want to consider it
but dont rule out usb2 which is adequate and usb3 blows them all away and is here now

do not want 7.1 or any internal sound card
get an external card

depending on your editing
you might want dual wide monitors ability
 
Thanks for that. So it sounds like number one would be the best choice for audio? More RAM, reasonable processor, no internal sound card... I'm not much interested in anything else. What about the intel integrated hd graphics? Is that OK? Thanks.

Cheers

M
 
If you want a true recording powerhouse, save up for one of these:

http://www.izcorp.com/radar.php

I started recording on a computer, then went to analog for ease of use and getting things to sound right. With my RADAR, I've got almost the best of both worlds.

-MD
 
my other point

malgovert said:
Thanks for that. So it sounds like number one would be the best choice for audio? More RAM, reasonable processor, no internal sound card... I'm not much interested in anything else. What about the intel integrated hd graphics? Is that OK? Thanks......

M
Click to expand...

i dont like integrated graphics
i want a separate card with its own big ram that does not steal the main memory from me and the audio

why not consider one of the various audio_specific built machines that some audio dealers have and at least one company that only does pcs
 
The trick is to buy a RADAR II or RADAR 24, then rip out the analog-digital cards, send them to IZ Corp, and they'll upgrade you to a RADAR V for about $5k.

Either route very pretty expensive, but well worth it.

-MD
 
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