Hello,
I'm putting together a PC based (probably Pro Tools) DAW, mostly from what I have on hand. I'll most often be working "in the box", but I won't be over 16 tracks and only a few (?) plugins.
The two newest/best PCs I have to choose from are an Intel tower with a i5-2500K, 3.3 GHz, 4C/4T w/32Gb RAM or a HP Envy Laptop with a i7-4700MQ, 2.4 GHz, 4C/8T w/16Gb RAM.
Would the i5 actually perform better? Not only is base faster but it can be overclocked, and more RAM available. And while the i7 has 4 more Threads, it's slower, can't be overclocked and the RAM is maxed.
I will also be buying a new USB interface. Current 1st choice is the Focusrite 18i8....(any other suggestions?).
Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and experience.
Kwall
I'm putting together a PC based (probably Pro Tools) DAW, mostly from what I have on hand. I'll most often be working "in the box", but I won't be over 16 tracks and only a few (?) plugins.
The two newest/best PCs I have to choose from are an Intel tower with a i5-2500K, 3.3 GHz, 4C/4T w/32Gb RAM or a HP Envy Laptop with a i7-4700MQ, 2.4 GHz, 4C/8T w/16Gb RAM.
Would the i5 actually perform better? Not only is base faster but it can be overclocked, and more RAM available. And while the i7 has 4 more Threads, it's slower, can't be overclocked and the RAM is maxed.
I will also be buying a new USB interface. Current 1st choice is the Focusrite 18i8....(any other suggestions?).
Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and experience.
Kwall