From Core 2 Duo to ?

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So I've been using Core 2 Duo 2.2 for some time now & it's suffering big time. I have to make a lot of sacrifices creatively because of this thing. The problem is that I don't really know if moving to I7 would make enough difference. I would need something at least double the current horsepower to keep me somewhat happy with my investment. So will I7 make that much difference or should I wait for the next processor from intel? Anybody had first hand experience with a similar upgrade.
 
It should make a big difference, but how is the system suffering? I upgraded from duo 2.8 to quad 2.8 and that made quite a difference. I did it because I want to run software synths. I've come to the conclusion you need approximately one core per soft synth. New Intel proc. are 8 cores I believe. Smokin powerful. But whats taxing your system now?
 
Man how did the music world survive on Pentium 4's?
 
i did fine on a P4...lots of bouncing though ;)


i use a 2.8 dual core...its fine, I use outboard and softsynths...just bounce it and commit it, how much tweaking do you need :)

i run all my effects through dsp cards..they help
 
kcearl said:
i did fine on a P4...lots of bouncing though ;)


..just bounce it and commit it, how much tweaking do you need :)
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Yeah, I recall reading about a way before computers Bowie and Eno pairing and how they just had to commit to a sound and move forward. They were facing deadlines. I sure dont think it stopped either of those power muso's from being creative nor making a decent amount of money. In fact, I think its a matter of hardwork and consistent output rather than stalling until the latest bit of tech comes out.
 
Nowadays there is a trend in market to remain updated with the latest Multi-core processors available. Additionally used technological advancements also are helpful to boost up performance such as,
1. multi-core chips along with simultaneous multithreading,
3. special-purpose "heterogeneous" cores used for better processing of recognition, multimedia, and networking applications.
2. memory-on-chip.
Moreover you may also consider further improving energy-efficiency (performance obtained-per-watt). For example, using advanced fine-grain or ultra fine-grain power management, dynamic frequency scaling and voltage scaling, etc.
 
Well, I've been in this since Pentium I, so things change.

My system is taxed on both ends, memory & processor. I can't run more VSTis, which I want to run, because I run out of memory & it crashes & I can't run more plugs, since I'm running out of processor power. The cpu does alright if I switch to 512 buffer, but I can't work with 512, too much latency.
 
nbarts said:
The music world survived on Pentium 4, because they had 100Ks worth of outboard gear, which I don't.
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:spank:Stupid Kid:spank:


it takes lots more then vintage gear... iif ya cant record ahit with an edsel.... know waut???
 
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