All in one desktop? Terribly wrong? Or so right it just blew your mind!?

[jadinRave]

I'm thinking of getting a touchscreen all in one computer. I'm running Sonar X Producer, FL studio 9 and a bunch of VST plugins between the two. My thoughts are if a normal desktop could handle roughly similar programs a few years ago an all in one touchscreen with a quad core processor should be able to do the same and perhaps be a more intuitive, comfortable workstation for working with Midi. My main concern is whether the quad core is up to the job? I know its 4 cores but at 2.5GHz with no L3 catch like the higher end Phantom or i7 is it up to the job? Anyone have any experience with the AMD Athlon II X4 620, or all in one touchscreens in general?

2.5 GHz AMD Athlon II X4 615e quad-core processor (with combined 2 MB L2)
8 GB of installed DDR3 RAM 1333 MHz
1 TB SATA hard drive
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9200 graphics
6 USB 2.0 ports
Next-generation eSATA port
8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive
THX HD 5.1 surround compatible sound system
1080p HD 21.5-inch multi-gesture touchscreen display
VGA video output

 

[VomitHatSteve]

The downside of this plan is that software tends to bloat at the same rate that hardware gets better. (Moore's law says computational power doubles every 18 months. The unwritten corollary is that every 18 months, software takes up twice as much space.)

The big thing to keep in mind with a recording computer is to keep it lean. Any modern computer has hardware that is more than adequate for almost any home studio purpose. But if you're using it as your all-purpose desktop, you have to watch out that it doesn't get bogged down with unnecessary IM programs, viruses, games, etc.)

 

[Scotti]

I think touch screens are better for art and photography, there is zero potential for upgrades to things like video and sound cards. build your own, with way better specs for a third of the cost and spend your leftover cash on some cool new toys and mics and a nice pre amp. peace.