Starting out and looking for HELP!!!!

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I am about to purchase a pc for home recording use. I have been out of the know for about a year and half so I'm not too sure whats good or not.

I'd like to find out how much power I am going to need on my pc as well as how I can cheaply (but not too cheaply) get recording.

I have done alot of home recording and recording in general in the past its just been a while since I've done any proper research.

So far I am think of getting PIII 1.5 ghz with a fair amount of hard drive space, 256 mhz of ram and perhaps getting a C-port of something similiar to record with. With regards to software I have used Logic Audio and Cakewalk audio before so probably one of these but not sure if there is anything else.

Basically what i am looking to do is get a good compositional tool with half decent sounds and capabilities.

If anyone can help?????????????????????
 
I don't know much about home recording, but I do know computers.

A hot processor is pricey and unnecessary. A 1ghz Celeron is most likely overkill. Focus on fast reliable hard drives (SCSI if you can afford the $$ and hassle) and the best monitor you can feel comfortable with. Memory is cheap. Stock up to 512mb.

Stay away from WinNT, Win2K, and WinXP unless the software vendor SPECIFICALLY supports in. Win98 appears to be the most supported.

I like to shop Multiwave (www.mwave.com) which is local to me. I don't know how things stand shipping to Australia. Multiwave provides build-to-spec systems and prices are mostly okay.
 
So far I am think of getting PIII 1.5 ghz with a fair amount of hard drive space, 256 mhz of ram
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That should be enough (:rolleyes:maybe up to 512mb of ram).
Very important... Make sure your hard drive speed is at least 7200rpm's

peace...

spin
 
He's not kidding about the 7200 rpm hard drive!

I had a toshiba laptop (900MHz PIII, 256M ram) that I thought was wonderful- it gave me about 18 tracks with moderate effects if I turned up the buffering. It had a charging system problem so I took it back and, since it was discontinued, traded it for a Sony Viao at equal price.

Now the Sony is an 800MHz PIII with the same ram so I was expecting it to give me a bit less performance.

Dead wrong! The thing has a 7200rpm drive compared to the Toshiba's 4200rpm (I think...can't remember the spec sheet). The Sony gives me those same 18 tracks (and more) without having to touch the buffers- and everything about the computer is just faster. A lot faster.

I'm a believer. :)

Take care,
Chris
 
I wasn't aware that there was a P3 1.5GHz. Slot 1? Got a site address where I can see this?
 
According to the Intel website, it doesn't go over 1.2 Ghz.

Simon - an important piece of your PC will be your soundcard. Use the search function for past threads about opinions. Plenty to read.
 
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