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Ok,
So I went with this mobo, and processor because it was highly recommended by m-audio
So far Ive got/spent:

Asus P4T-E $ 54.00
P4 Northwood 2.0 $140.00
Western Digital 160gb 8mb $100.00
Western Digital 120gb 8mb $ 80.00
Windows XP Pro $171.00
Delta 1010 (already owned it)

Total $545.00
So now all I need is:

AGP video card (Matrox G450 32mb)?
Memory (havent found a good deal yet)?
Dvd reader/writer (GSA-4040B)?
17" Flat panel monitor x2?
Cubase SX (maybe, gotta demo first)?
ATX Case (hmmm...)?
Power supply?

Case im looking at...wow it would just look sooo nice
http://65.119.30.131/images/11-126-115-08.JPG

Anyone like to comment, or make any suggestions?
 
If anyone is interested in the case specs.

Home Theater PC
D.vine 4 Series
Sexiest home theater PC

The coolest aluminum case on the block! This is the sexiest home theater case out there and will fit perfectly in between any audio or video components you might have. A truly killer design, but extremely functional, this case includes two external 5.25 inch drive bays, one internal 5.25 inch drive bay and two internal 3.5 inch drive bay. It fits all ATX cases unlike the CoolerMaster ATC-600 and it is twice as heavy duty, the chassis frame itself is 1.5mm thick and the front panel is an extreme 8mm in thickness! The quality of this case will amaze you, far superior to any other case on the market and features an optional VFD display to show your case temperature or when an email arrives...no other case comes with that option! You will no doubt love this case, it is compact and downright sexy. Order now and guarantee yourself a place amongst the PC case elites!




Item Code



X145 D.Vine 4 Series Case / Black
X146 D.Vine 4 Series Case / Silver
X156 VFD W/Cable


Features



Supports all Flex, Micro, Full ATX motherboards
Intel P4 and AMD XP/MP Compatible
Sturdy Aluminum Cover
EMI Protective Shielding
Optional Vacuum Florescent Display (VFD)
Aluminum Construction
Drive hinge door design bold
Includes 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x FireWire ports standard


Specification



Front fans 0
Rear fans 2 x 60mm (includes one)
External 5.25-inch bays 2
External 3.5-inch bays 0
Internal 3.5-inch bays 2
Rear expansion slots 7
Width 17"
Height 6.5"
Depth 15.875"
 
Voxpopuli said:
Ok,
So I went with this mobo, and processor because it was highly recommended by m-audio
So far Ive got/spent:

Asus P4T-E $ 54.00
P4 Northwood 2.0 $140.00
Western Digital 160gb 8mb $100.00
Western Digital 120gb 8mb $ 80.00
Windows XP Pro $171.00
Delta 1010 (already owned it)

Total $545.00
So now all I need is:

AGP video card (Matrox G450 32mb)?
Memory (havent found a good deal yet)?
Dvd reader/writer (GSA-4040B)?
17" Flat panel monitor x2?
Cubase SX (maybe, gotta demo first)?
ATX Case (hmmm...)?
Power supply?

Case im looking at...wow it would just look sooo nice
http://65.119.30.131/images/11-126-115-08.JPG

Anyone like to comment, or make any suggestions?
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My wife's new machine could clean that one's clock, running with an AMD 2200+. It'd also run you $60 cheaper.

You're also paying about $30 too much for XP Pro.

I'd go with a 2200+ and the A7N8X for M Audio.
 
"since when were 17" non lugged cases rack mountable in a 19" rack?"


Ok, do you have anything in a 19" rack?
Take out your ruler, and measure it... ;)

Wow..
If I only had some imagination, and rack ears to fit this...
What do ya know found some, lucky me :D
 
"My wife's new machine could clean that one's clock, running with an AMD 2200+. It'd also run you $60 cheaper."

Well, I took the option most recommended by M-Audio.


"You're also paying about $30 too much for XP Pro."

Where did you find XP Pro $30 cheaper?
I bought full retail XP PRO, not OEM..
 
"My wife's new machine could clean that one's clock, running with an AMD 2200+. It'd also run you $60 cheaper."


lol, how much faster is hers?
 
Voxpopuli said:
Ok, do you have anything in a 19" rack?
Take out your ruler, and measure it... ;)

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every piece of Pro audio rack gear you can imagine is 19" rack mountable. Let me see...... <looks at rack> Delta1010, autocom, mpx 100, gates, focusrite platinum....er....all 19"

That's a consumer case like all 17" hifi seperates. It's built to look good but nothing else. You might wanna fit a quiet psu and a quiet intake fan to that fancy lookin box. The 2 exaust fans on the back only push the hot air out. Where's your quiet cooler intake?

Alec.

P.S. It'll have zero effect on your music making capabilities...it's just a box
 
I should probably mention that all the professional PC rack systems in studios have all the ports on the back of the case.


You want it to look neat, right? :)
 
rack.jpg


$240 no frills but a great case from RED SUB

I rest your case ;)
 
"every piece of Pro audio rack gear you can imagine is 19" rack mountable. Let me see...... <looks at rack> Delta1010, autocom, mpx 100, gates, focusrite platinum....er....all 19" "



Like I said, get out your ruler...hehe :D
 
Well, the rack case is not a bid deal... I guess the only person that should be concerned about their rack is a woman :p


BTW, home audio (dvd, tape decks, vcr) and pro audio (rack equipment) are all about the same width minus the rack ears of pro audio.. Come to Los Angeles and see the highend homes with there rackmounted home audio equipment.
 
"it's your cash fucknuts, spend it as you please"

Wow, guess this post has taken a turn for the worst..


I was just hoping for some more suggestions, no hard feelins..


"that case weighs 16lbs empty. HAHAHAHA"

Yeah, Its built strong... Never heard of a rackmount comp case weighing much less.

ok, why dont you tell me my best options.

Also, tell me where I went wrong on the set up I have now

Thanks in advance
 
Voxpopuli said:
"it's your cash fucknuts, spend it as you please"


Also, tell me where I went wrong on the set up I have now

Thanks in advance
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ok, it's not a rack mountable case. Sure go ahead and drill some holes in it to fit the lugs. The firewire and usb ports are on the front. it weighs in at 16lbs. It's overpriced. it has no intake fan. I could go on.
 
Voxpopuli said:
"Do you know what chipset is used on that Asus P4T-E?

Intel 850
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That chipset is getting fairly long in the tooth now. I'd recommend spending another $40 or so and getting an AsusP4P800 MB which sports the i865 chipset, 800MHz fsb and DDR ram.

If cash is a problem, you could forego one of the HDs in the meantime, and add it later on
 
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