Ok, any of you who have read my past posts will crack up at this, but I think I can do it...I've been looking into what components would work for me. I don't need top of the line, but I would like decent equipment which will allow me to do decent home recording. It will be just the Korg and me. The great thing for me is that I have a good friend who builds computers for a living...I could get help there if I need it.
My main question is this: If you have done this, what components did you install?
Thanks!
Les
Have any of you built your own computer?
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Hi!
Yes, I've done it with my current PC, but it was 3 years ago.
It's a P IV 2.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 2*120GB Maxtor D-Max+9 HD.
It rocks, but it should be faster, for sure!
At the moment I'm not so up to date, but tricks which always work are:
- get the most ram you can with your current budget
- get 2 or more HD, one for system, one for recording, and the best should be a third for straming samples; an external HD is great for backup and mass storage purposes.
- save a few money for a decent audio interface (don't buy soundblaster, audigy or similar: if you don't need special effects with dvd or games, they don't worth the money!)
- don't get the state of the art, it always costs a lot and get old in a few.
BTW, I saw you don't plan to use samplers or soft synths, but in the future should be great to be able to use them. Build a long-to-die computer, you will never regret your decision and the few dollars more you will have to pay!
As always, I suggest...have you considered to buy a Mac?
regards
Yes, I've done it with my current PC, but it was 3 years ago.
It's a P IV 2.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 2*120GB Maxtor D-Max+9 HD.
It rocks, but it should be faster, for sure!
At the moment I'm not so up to date, but tricks which always work are:
- get the most ram you can with your current budget
- get 2 or more HD, one for system, one for recording, and the best should be a third for straming samples; an external HD is great for backup and mass storage purposes.
- save a few money for a decent audio interface (don't buy soundblaster, audigy or similar: if you don't need special effects with dvd or games, they don't worth the money!)
- don't get the state of the art, it always costs a lot and get old in a few.
BTW, I saw you don't plan to use samplers or soft synths, but in the future should be great to be able to use them. Build a long-to-die computer, you will never regret your decision and the few dollars more you will have to pay!
As always, I suggest...have you considered to buy a Mac?
regards
Diego http://www.myspace.com/diegoinmusic
Korg M3 with EXB Radias & EXB-256 onboard
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I've built more then 3 PCs for my self and i did it on my own...
that was before, now i own a MAC G5...Steve Jobs built it for me...
But your question...YOU have to know what components you need...
Whats good enough for you and what you can afford.
that was before, now i own a MAC G5...Steve Jobs built it for me...
But your question...YOU have to know what components you need...
Whats good enough for you and what you can afford.
http://www.basaristudios.com
Cubase 8.5 Pro. Windows 7 X64. ASUS SaberTooth X99. Intel I7 5820K. ASUS GTX 960 Strix OC 2GB. 4x8 GB G.SKILL.
2 850 PRO 256GB SSDs. 1 850 EVO 1TB SSD. Acustica: Nebula Server 3 Ultimate, Murano, Magenta 3, Navy, Titanium.
Cubase 8.5 Pro. Windows 7 X64. ASUS SaberTooth X99. Intel I7 5820K. ASUS GTX 960 Strix OC 2GB. 4x8 GB G.SKILL.
2 850 PRO 256GB SSDs. 1 850 EVO 1TB SSD. Acustica: Nebula Server 3 Ultimate, Murano, Magenta 3, Navy, Titanium.
Re: Have any of you built your own computer?
Case with own fan and powersupply, motherboard, CPU, CPU heatsink, AGP graphics card, 2 hard disks ... finally a PCI, USB or Firewire audio interface.fitless wrote:If you have done this, what components did you install?
I would suggest going for an ASUS motherboard or similar that has an Intel Chipset ... preferably an Intel Chipset that you've verified has no problems with USB audio devices etc. Google is your friend in that regard, as people tend to report problems. Or cheat
A lot of companies that build dedicated music PC say which chipset their machine uses ... so ride on the back of their research.Daz.
Right now what I'm looking at (and, sorry Diego...I'm probably gonna go with PC) is this:
Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 Ghz CPU
Asus Motherboard
2 hard drives (one 80 Gb, one 400 gb...7200 rpm)
Lite-on DVD burner
Radeon 256 Mb video card
450 Watt rackmount server case
More, of course...I'm just beginning to look, but I have all kinds of time because I need to pay for this myself...with $$$ I make teaching music. I definitely want to be able to use more equipment in the future, but I want good but basic right now.
It seems like a good idea to start with the computer.
Also looking at Presonus Firepod as a midi interface...comes loaded with CUbase LE. Anybody have this?
Les
Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 Ghz CPU
Asus Motherboard
2 hard drives (one 80 Gb, one 400 gb...7200 rpm)
Lite-on DVD burner
Radeon 256 Mb video card
450 Watt rackmount server case
More, of course...I'm just beginning to look, but I have all kinds of time because I need to pay for this myself...with $$$ I make teaching music. I definitely want to be able to use more equipment in the future, but I want good but basic right now.
It seems like a good idea to start with the computer.
Also looking at Presonus Firepod as a midi interface...comes loaded with CUbase LE. Anybody have this?
Les
Very nice setup!!
I hope I'll have the opporunity to biuld my "dream" machine as soon as possible...
Which hopefully will be a Mac Pro...!!
Regards
I hope I'll have the opporunity to biuld my "dream" machine as soon as possible...
Which hopefully will be a Mac Pro...!!
Regards
Diego http://www.myspace.com/diegoinmusic
Korg M3 with EXB Radias & EXB-256 onboard
MOTU Traveler - iBook G4
Korg M3 with EXB Radias & EXB-256 onboard
MOTU Traveler - iBook G4
HI there,
I'm using an older intel chipset the 875 and an Asus mobo.
Do not see much benefits to going dual core yet because most programs are not built for it yet.
Daz is correct in his summary.
since i need PCI for my 3 UAD 1 cards & on board FW400 i stuck with the 875 chipset.
It works fine for me so far.
Also have 4gbRam, 2.8ghz cpu, quietpc case and poiwer supply with fans and heatsinks from zalman, 4 X 250gb sata as raid for samples, 2 x 36gb scsi for tracking, 1 120gb sys drive and another 250 as secondary drive and a massive psu to drive all of that. Need the HD space because i do both video and audio.
Get the fastest CPU and most Ram that you can afford.
My system is 2 years old now and not giving me problems. it also has no crap installed on it and is also on a network.
I'm using an older intel chipset the 875 and an Asus mobo.
Do not see much benefits to going dual core yet because most programs are not built for it yet.
Daz is correct in his summary.
since i need PCI for my 3 UAD 1 cards & on board FW400 i stuck with the 875 chipset.
It works fine for me so far.
Also have 4gbRam, 2.8ghz cpu, quietpc case and poiwer supply with fans and heatsinks from zalman, 4 X 250gb sata as raid for samples, 2 x 36gb scsi for tracking, 1 120gb sys drive and another 250 as secondary drive and a massive psu to drive all of that. Need the HD space because i do both video and audio.
Get the fastest CPU and most Ram that you can afford.
My system is 2 years old now and not giving me problems. it also has no crap installed on it and is also on a network.
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Hi,
I bought an XW4300 workstation from HP one year ago.
It's simply excellent and more cheap you could think a professional workstation can be sold. No worries as it's certified with most of well known softwares.
I got three SATA 2 disks, 3 GB RAM, dual core Pentium and it has firewire integrated, together with a nice sound chip.
It comes with three year warranty onsite.
For maybe 200-300$ more than a white box you have something, that in my opinion, is very reliable.
Bye
I bought an XW4300 workstation from HP one year ago.
It's simply excellent and more cheap you could think a professional workstation can be sold. No worries as it's certified with most of well known softwares.
I got three SATA 2 disks, 3 GB RAM, dual core Pentium and it has firewire integrated, together with a nice sound chip.
It comes with three year warranty onsite.
For maybe 200-300$ more than a white box you have something, that in my opinion, is very reliable.
Bye
building comps are pretty cheap now a days.. i've been wanting to build a new setup for ages now... but i ended up getting a laptop instead.
Old setup:
P4 2.4ghz single core
1gb ram
320gb hd
nvidia 6800gtoc
m-audio audiophile 24/96 soundcard
bout a month ago switched to a Gateway P-6831fx laptop
1.6ghz Core 2 Duo
3gb ram
250gb hd
nvidia 8800m gts
m-audio fastrackpro usb interface
but as many have said you want a comp with a good processor and lots of memory. Vid card isn't really necessary unless you're editting photos/vids or playing games etc.
Old setup:
P4 2.4ghz single core
1gb ram
320gb hd
nvidia 6800gtoc
m-audio audiophile 24/96 soundcard
bout a month ago switched to a Gateway P-6831fx laptop
1.6ghz Core 2 Duo
3gb ram
250gb hd
nvidia 8800m gts
m-audio fastrackpro usb interface
but as many have said you want a comp with a good processor and lots of memory. Vid card isn't really necessary unless you're editting photos/vids or playing games etc.