Studio Computer?
Qenzoz
Dec 12 2012, 03:53 PM
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'Ello, I am currently in the process of maybe starting to build my own little studio, but I want to make my PC really great for it. So I was wondering what are the things I need to focus on? I will get an SSD sooner or later, but besides that what really matters in a PC to make it great for studio use?

Cheers & thanks in advance.

Tobias

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ztevie
Dec 13 2012, 09:42 AM
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There are a few things to consider here...

What DAW will you be using? Most DAW's nowadays run at 64-bit, but for example Pro Tools 10 and under does not. This means Pro Tools will not use more than 4 Gb of RAM, so there is no need to get more if that's the case.
Also, especially Pro Tools is very picky about what hardware you use. For example, AMD-cpu is a big no-no. Some graphic cards and brand of RAM can get you in trouble... If you haven't decide about DAW yet I would recommend Presonus Studio One. I'm a former Cubase'r with a temporary affair with Pro Tools, but found Studio One and I'm not looking back.


What soundcard will you use? I found the hard way that some of the Maudio internal cards will not work on Sandy Bridge(and later) motherboards. I got a early version of the Intel i7 which is ok, later stuff with Sandy Bridge is built differently regarding PCI connections therefore not compatible with older soundcards.

If I were you I would first decide what DAW and other gear(soundcard) you will be using and then check/ask in the forums for that stuff. You will probably find lots of advice there regarding computer components.

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- Qenzoz   Studio Computer?   Dec 12 2012, 03:53 PM
- - tonymiro   In short how quiet it is, how fast it is and how w...   Dec 12 2012, 04:24 PM
|- - Qenzoz   Thanks for your answer! , I found some of thos...   Dec 13 2012, 04:59 AM
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- - PosterBoy   I'm not sure if this will help you but I'm...   Dec 13 2012, 09:20 AM
- - ConnorGilks   If you're willing to go with a Mac, a Mac Mini...   Dec 16 2012, 10:36 AM
|- - Bogdan Radovic   QUOTE (ConnorGilks @ Dec 16 2012, 10:36 A...   Dec 16 2012, 05:10 PM
||- - Todd Simpson   BINGO!! You can run windows, Mac OS, Linu...   Dec 20 2012, 02:20 AM
||- - tonymiro   QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Dec 16 2012, 04:1...   Dec 20 2012, 10:12 AM
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|- - Todd Simpson   It always come back to the money The good news is...   Jan 31 2013, 04:58 AM
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- - llibach   This is great advice guys, I'm currently looki...   Dec 20 2012, 10:49 PM
|- - Todd Simpson   I've been using both over the years and I must...   Dec 20 2012, 11:58 PM
|- - llibach   QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Dec 20 2012, 10:58 ...   Dec 21 2012, 12:27 AM
|- - Todd Simpson   Cool The 21 is a fine unit. Is it a DUAL CORE? As...   Dec 21 2012, 04:43 AM
|- - llibach   QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Dec 21 2012, 03:43 ...   Dec 26 2012, 03:28 PM
|- - Bogdan Radovic   QUOTE (llibach @ Dec 26 2012, 03:28 PM) I...   Dec 26 2012, 11:36 PM
|- - tonymiro   QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Dec 26 2012, 10:3...   Dec 27 2012, 11:04 AM
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