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there are a lot of options...that may sound trite, but it's true....check out the asus cusl2c.
Stealthtech
LOGIC ABUSER
Last years board, but it works for me. Only upgradeable to 1gig though.
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jonobacon
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I would highly suggest using AMD processors - they are cheap, powerfull and durable. Make sure you get an Athlon or faster chip though, and make sure you get the right fan. 
Also, a fast disk controller is good like Ultra ATA100 or faster.
Also, a fast disk controller is good like Ultra ATA100 or faster.
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j
New member
AMD is cool, but what are your motherboard recomendations....I only start thinking about this stuff when it's time to build a new PC...my last one was a P3 , obviously.
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jeankes
New member
At the moment i'm working with an AMD system, and a have to say that it took me quite a while to get the setup to work properly.
After a lot of research i found out that my mobo was causing the trouble. You have to be very careful when you go out buying a mobo, especially if it is meant for an amd system you're gonna use for music purposes.
It all comes down to the chipset some mobos use.
Mine (Asus A7V 133) uses a VIA chipset, and i would NOT recommend it as a good board for recording purposes!
I haven't got any complaints about the power behind the processor though, nor about the HD transferrates (ata 100 controller on board). You just have to make sure that the chipset of the mobo you intend to buy will work ok with your soundcard.
From what 'ive learned the past few weeks: AMD is ok, VIA is not.
Greetz!
Jeankes
After a lot of research i found out that my mobo was causing the trouble. You have to be very careful when you go out buying a mobo, especially if it is meant for an amd system you're gonna use for music purposes.
It all comes down to the chipset some mobos use.
Mine (Asus A7V 133) uses a VIA chipset, and i would NOT recommend it as a good board for recording purposes!
I haven't got any complaints about the power behind the processor though, nor about the HD transferrates (ata 100 controller on board). You just have to make sure that the chipset of the mobo you intend to buy will work ok with your soundcard.
From what 'ive learned the past few weeks: AMD is ok, VIA is not.
Greetz!
Jeankes
TexRoadkill
Audio Bum
If you want less hassles with drivers and compatability stick to Pentiums. I havent had any problems with my VIA chipset on a pentium platform.
AMD is better bang for the buck if you have the time to put into research and troubleshooting.
AMD is better bang for the buck if you have the time to put into research and troubleshooting.
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neirbo
New member
I had some conflicts with my Aardvark Q10 and an Asus A7M266 MoBo. Finally worked it out, but after months of pain. This is not necessarily a reflection of a "bad" MoBo - the A7M266 got great reviews from other users here. My point is even a "good" MoBo can have conflicts with specific sound cards. my advice is to pick the card you want, then call the guys at the card's help desk to ask what their recommendations are before you buy anything. They should at least be able to recommend against certain MoBos that have known conflicts.
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earthcub
This space is inhabited
I'd advise going to http://www.extremetech.com and reading thru all the articles and research that interest you. There's alot of stuff to cover but you will get very indepth reviews of the latest boards, the RAM the goes into them, and the chipsets they support.
My personal experience has led me to only buy ASUS mobos that support Intel or VIA chipsets. When I've tried others, I've had nothing but problems and headaches and I've supported and worked with well over a hundred computers of all types.
Also, if I may bo so bold to offer advice, go for broke when putting together a new system. If you do it now, it will last you a long time and you will have no regrets when the performance puts a smile on your face, even though you may feel a hole in your pocket for awhile.
Peace
My personal experience has led me to only buy ASUS mobos that support Intel or VIA chipsets. When I've tried others, I've had nothing but problems and headaches and I've supported and worked with well over a hundred computers of all types.
Also, if I may bo so bold to offer advice, go for broke when putting together a new system. If you do it now, it will last you a long time and you will have no regrets when the performance puts a smile on your face, even though you may feel a hole in your pocket for awhile.
Peace
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Kelby
New member
Before I picked up my Delta 1010, I asked the tech support people at M-Audio for their recommendations on processors and motherboards. They sent me an e-mail which identified specific brands and models of motherboards that had been tested and found compatible with the 1010. Unfortunately, I deleted it after I put my system together, so I can't relay it to you. But I'm sure they will give you the same list if you e-mail them.
What I can tell you from memory is that with a P4, they said that anything with the Intel 850 or 845 chipset should work with the 1010. I don't remember what they said about the P3, as I was not looking at that option. For AMD processors, they were only a couple of specific combinations that they recommended. I recall that they were pretty adamant that they had only found one mobo with a VIA chipset that they had tested that did not have compatibility problems with the 1010.
For what it's worth, I went with a P4 1.6 and an Asus P4TE, and I have had no problems. I know I probably could have saved $150 with a more budget-oriented AMD setup. But if I were looking to save $150 downgrading some part of my recording setup, it wouldn't be the mobo/cpu. I would just get way too frustrated if those components gave me any problem, and I'm not doing this for the frustration of it.
One other suggestion that you might consider in building your system is the Matrox dual-head video card. Folks on this board seem enamored with it, and for good reason --- for $50-$60, you can get a video card that lets you use two displays. Pretty handy.
Good luck.
What I can tell you from memory is that with a P4, they said that anything with the Intel 850 or 845 chipset should work with the 1010. I don't remember what they said about the P3, as I was not looking at that option. For AMD processors, they were only a couple of specific combinations that they recommended. I recall that they were pretty adamant that they had only found one mobo with a VIA chipset that they had tested that did not have compatibility problems with the 1010.
For what it's worth, I went with a P4 1.6 and an Asus P4TE, and I have had no problems. I know I probably could have saved $150 with a more budget-oriented AMD setup. But if I were looking to save $150 downgrading some part of my recording setup, it wouldn't be the mobo/cpu. I would just get way too frustrated if those components gave me any problem, and I'm not doing this for the frustration of it.
One other suggestion that you might consider in building your system is the Matrox dual-head video card. Folks on this board seem enamored with it, and for good reason --- for $50-$60, you can get a video card that lets you use two displays. Pretty handy.
Good luck.
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TimOBrien
New member
Yep, ALWAYS check with the soundcard manufacturer to see what's compatible with THEIR board (they designed and built it!)
It's just like hand grenades.... failure to follow instructions can leave you red in the face (literally).
It's just like hand grenades.... failure to follow instructions can leave you red in the face (literally).