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Computer Build, need your help!! Trying to Make my final decision

rocknje

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Posts : 13
Posted : Jul 13, 2009 04:45:34

Hello everyone,

I am building an Intel Core i7 920 computer for music production and not gaming. Software I use is FL Studio and Protools as well as plugging in instruments to the computer for recording. I need a computer system that won't bogg down when I have all these softwares and plug-ins open. I already bought some parts and I am looking to spend $500 more, but no more than $600 more.

Once again, I am not a gamer, but when it comes to overclocking, I might do a small overclock, but I will not be overclocking like most gamers do. Any recommendations for a good thermal paste?

Ok, please Click this link to see what I own so far http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11279692

Here are the parts I am going with so far http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11280052

I still need a Motherboard, Sound card, Memory & Heat sink. Here are category links to all the parts I have been recommended and researched. Please choose what you think is the best and I will pick the one with the most votes.

Video card, I own the VisionTek 4350 ATI Radeon, I think I am going to stay with this.

Sound card List http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11270812

Memory List http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11270792

Video Card List http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11270752

Motherboard List http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11270712

HeatSinks & Coolers List http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11279852

Thank you all again for your help and assistance.

Jeff

A.Rosengren
Solid Snake

Started Topics : 266
Posts : 4139
Posted : Jul 13, 2009 10:53

http://forum.isratrance.com/kaz-s-studio-pc-recommendation-thread/

great thread!

A

shellbound
IsraTrance Junior Member

Started Topics : 14
Posts : 601
Posted : Jul 13, 2009 17:13

and here's my thread specifically about building an i7 system:

http://forum.isratrance.com/putting-new-system-together-i7-questions-on-components-and-setup/

i looked at your list. i think your PSU is an overkill and you simply won't need that much power. but you already bought it. also, you should reconsider your choices of the the soundcard. take the time to read this whole thread for some ideas and then go from there:

http://forum.isratrance.com/the-mother-of-all-soundcards-thread/

since you will be recording instruments, you shouldn't skimp on this. you need some decent preamps and converters. if that's outside your budget, i don't think you should've gone with an i7 build. kaz's thread gives plenty of suggestions for a fairly powerful system that can do what you need. and the 300-400 bucks that you could've saved, you could've used for your interface.

thermal paste:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

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