DAW update!!!

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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."

Again, I went with the mobo/processor recommended by m-audio for stability. Their test show that this mobo/processor combined with the delta 1010 is more stable than any other.

The mobo, and processor are paid for so I wont be changing that.

Dont you all think 2ghz is enough?

BTW, Ive never needed more than 16 tracks.
 
Voxpopuli said:
"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..
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Why did you buy the full version? OEM is the same thing, but without the useless book.

If you want to pay more money for a processor/mobo combo that's about a year out of date, be my guest.

An AMD 2200+ will beat a P4 2.0Ghz any day of the week.

If you're going to go Intel, at least do it right and go for the 865 or 875 chipset with a 2.4Ghz.

The "test" done by M Audio was probably done a year ago, and is now obsolete.

M Audio, while making great products (I own a midi controller from them) isn't best known for their tech support.

I'd rather listen to people here and on other forums actually using the stuff, and draw my own conclusions, than listen to M Audio.
 
ok, ok, so you guys are telling me my computer is gonna be garbage!

sob:(
 
No, not at all. It's just that the mobo is the guts of your DAW. You should get the best/fastest/latest that you can afford, rather than spending cash on a sexy case.

Realtime multitrack audio processing with effects plugins is cpu + data intensive. You want those data busses as fast as possible to support your requirements now, and for the next few years. The Asus board you've selected will work fine, it's just not the best or the fastest you can get anymore
 
Everyone, forget about the case already!!!
I was playing with Lemon because I felt his argument was pointless..
I really dont think Id spent that much for a case anyway.

I already have a very nice 4u rackmount case, but the problem with it is that its about 21" deep. Id really like to find a rack case with a depth of about 16".
Why 16", because it would just workout with my setup better..


Bulls Hit,
I know what your saying, but I feel this computer should be adequate enough for me.... god I hope so, now you all got me worried. :(
 
voxpopli,

nice system. Looks like a lot of thought went into it.

I dont know the price of that case, but I dont think that an htpc case is what you need.

an HTPC case is meant to look good beside home theater components like amps and vcrs etc because those guys who have a projector usually run their dvd through a computer (better resolution than s-video) and dont want a regular computer case fuglying up their living room.

I would get any big case that is easy open and close for troubleshooting.
 
"nice system. Looks like a lot of thought went into it."

Thanks, as a matter of fact I did put alot of thought into it.

Im not really stuck on that case for the looks, although I think it looks great. The main reason was the depth, also it is very easy to access internal parts once the lid is removed.
Yes, it is expensive $200

http://www.ahanix.com/items/dvine4/dvine4_06.jpg


Here is another Im looking at, but again depth(19")is a problem.
$100

http://65.119.30.131/images/11-129-142-01.JPG


Anyone know of some rack cases that would be about 16"-17" in depth?
 
Sorry, but most rackmount cases are designed to work best with computer rackmount enclosures. There, a system could be 36" deep and it wouldn't matter.

As for motherboard and processor choice, I certainly would not have gone for an i850 chipset board. Take others' recommendations and go with an i865 or i875 chipset. In all, you're likely to spend less money because the RAM for the 850 (RAMBUS) will cost serious money.

Also, you can pick up a P4 2.6C for about $30 more. Of course, you only want to use this if you get an 865 or 875 chipset based motherboard as the 850 does not support 800MHz FSB.

If you haven't already spent the money, then I urge you to reconsider your choices.
 
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