presto5
New member
What is supposed to be disabled in a PC WIN7 Intel i7 Quad Core for recording? using Reaper and AA3..thanks
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
Is this to be a dedicated recording computer only?
presto5
New member
yes i think so...
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
You might want to strip out unused operating programs. Never ever go on the interne.............................
guitaristic
prophet of Dave
You get can really technical like the link Jimmy gave
I would just disable any programs that are set to run automatically...ie anti-virus stuff or windows updates. Helps your recording process get the brunt of the PC power
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TimOBrien
New member
Be careful.
A lot of info out there comes from <1995 when you had to seriously muck with sub-1ghz pc's to make them work.
A lot of it just isn't needed any more and you can do more harm than good....
Fire it up, try it out and if it works fine, DONT muck with it.
A lot of info out there comes from <1995 when you had to seriously muck with sub-1ghz pc's to make them work.
A lot of it just isn't needed any more and you can do more harm than good....
Fire it up, try it out and if it works fine, DONT muck with it.
TetraFish
Well-known member
Disable WiFi.
If your using a firewire interface double triple quadruple check that your firewire chipset is approved by the manufacturer.
If your using a firewire interface double triple quadruple check that your firewire chipset is approved by the manufacturer.
Steenamaroo
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+1. I never made any adjustments to any of my computers for recording.
In fairness, I'll avoid having stacks of stuff going on in the background, but that's about it.
None of my computers come close to i7 quad core, so go with that advice. Try it before you change anything.
diggy_dude
Now 169% diggier!
This is especially true with modern anti-virus programs. They cannot refrain from constantly scanning every file you're working with in realtime. In particular, newer versions of AVG consume so much CPU time that it makes the PC unusable.
Once you do that, don't connect the PC to the Internet. Disabling anti-virus exposes you to all kinds of malware attacks.
VomitHatSteve
Hat STYLE. Not contents.
Yep. As said above. A/V is a huge resource hog. And once you've disabled it, you need to never connect to networks again (unless you're 1337 as crap.)that article said:
And, in general, uninstall any software you don't need. If you bought an off-the-shelf PC (from Dell or whoever) they loaded it down with bloatware: trial versions of office, proprietary hardware monitoring, toolbars, etc. Delete all of that.
If you bought a used computer, the previous owner probably loaded it down with bloatware: toolbars, browser plugins, spyware, etc. Reinstall the OS and start fresh!
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
Never ever push the ANY key! 
somegeezer
4 Gazillion Rhodium User
Never ever push the ANY key!
Really? Awww man, I've been living with that habit for years. All this time my any key was bogging down my computer? >.<
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
TetraFish
Well-known member
I surgically removed mine with a hammer!
Well a hammer works but this is the preferred method....
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
Hell fire!
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frankcvo
New member
Why disable WiFi?
Steenamaroo
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Because it consumes system resources to keep it active, and because many people disable their antivirus software and don't want to have an exposed internet connection.
TetraFish
Well-known member
I think it has to do with what type of card you have. I had a PCI WiFi card and a PCI firewire card. If I had WiFi enabled it would seriously screw with my recording, hogging up some of the pci bus I assume. If youre having issues it's always worth a try.
Jim Lad
New member
Avoid using "Upgrade" versions of your OS.
Make sure you have all of your service packs.
Stay offline as much as possible and never introduce hacked software.
Make sure you have all of your service packs.
Stay offline as much as possible and never introduce hacked software.