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Mike A
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Posted : Apr 11, 2008 17:54
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XP supports it, just be sure to make a fresh install.
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elesdifrend
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Posted : Apr 11, 2008 18:01
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It's not only about CPU. It's also about the type of motherboard, memory, how was your system optimized for audio work, the audio interface you use, the latency set for that audio interface, etc.
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Thats exactly the thing, is there an optimum already tested setup, that any1 can recommend?
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ThiagoNAKA
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Posted : Apr 11, 2008 18:18
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DDR doesn't mean you get a double performance. You get some, but it's not THAT significant.
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Right! From what I´ve read u get something like 5-7% of performance.
It´s not much, but when the pc is stuck at 100%, u wish u could have the Dual Channel! 
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It's not only about CPU. It's also about the type of motherboard, memory, how was your system optimized for audio work, the audio interface you use, the latency set for that audio interface, etc.
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For sure! But I still think that every one has a "personal" way of using computers. Also personal ways of making music. For that I think that it´s not so important finding the "ultimate optimized setup"... Again: if u know about computers very well it can be easy to make a nice setup(and be sure it is). But if u are not a computer geek, I advise u just to buy a power setup, and make some noise!!
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Mike A
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Posted : Apr 11, 2008 19:13
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On 2008-04-11 18:01, elesdifrend wrote:
Thats exactly the thing, is there an optimum already tested setup, that any1 can recommend?
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Won't matter.
Being able to run 30 fx channels or 31 won't make your music any better.
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XuN
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Posted : Apr 11, 2008 19:15
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Won't matter.
Being able to run 30 fx channels or 31 won't make your music any better.
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Yeah, but it makes it hell lot easier to change things in the mixing process
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ThiagoNAKA
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Posted : Apr 11, 2008 20:51
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On 2008-04-11 19:13, Mike A wrote:
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On 2008-04-11 18:01, elesdifrend wrote:
Thats exactly the thing, is there an optimum already tested setup, that any1 can recommend?
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Won't matter.
Being able to run 30 fx channels or 31 won't make your music any better.
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Right to the point!!!!
And XuN. I got your point.... But, at least for me, I can't make music letting all plugins open. Just too much things to change... Once I have good sound, it wil be bounced!
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Mike A
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Posted : Apr 11, 2008 22:38
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On 2008-04-11 20:51, SMS wrote:
And XuN. I got your point.... But, at least for me, I can't make music letting all plugins open. Just too much things to change... Once I have good sound, it wil be bounced!
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I'm the opposite. That's why I'm getting a C2Q Q9450 soon 
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Spiral Cosmos
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Posted : Apr 12, 2008 14:39
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I work like Mike, I need a great processor to be able to do my job... |
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Spiral Cosmos
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Posted : Apr 12, 2008 14:42
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On 2008-04-11 18:01, elesdifrend wrote:
It's not only about CPU. It's also about the type of motherboard, memory, how was your system optimized for audio work, the audio interface you use, the latency set for that audio interface, etc.
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Thats exactly the thing, is there an optimum already tested setup, that any1 can recommend?
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What are the best motherboard to increase the speed and setup use?
How can we optimize the system to work with audio? |
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Spiral Cosmos
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Posted : Apr 15, 2008 04:25
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Any answers? |
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Mike A
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Posted : Apr 15, 2008 16:50
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Motherboards has low effect on audio use (unless you plan overclocking).
About optimization, use the search here.
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Spindrift
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Posted : Apr 15, 2008 22:27
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On 2008-04-15 16:50, Mike A wrote:
Motherboards has low effect on audio use (unless you plan overclocking).
About optimization, use the search here.
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On the contrary I'd say that the mobo is one of the most important choices for a good DAW.
Not only for performance but most of all to ensure that it will work fine with your soundcard.
Usually when people have soundcards refusing to work or causing glitches it will be the mobo rather than other components that is the culprit.
The P35 chipset still seems like the best choice and I would go for an ASUS, Intel or Gigabyte.
I'm using an ASUS P35E myself.
To get the best out of my system I use TinyXP Rev5 and do the tweaks on http://www.musicxp.net
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Spiral Cosmos
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Posted : Apr 15, 2008 22:28
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On 2008-04-15 16:50, Mike A wrote:
Motherboards has low effect on audio use (unless you plan overclocking).
About optimization, use the search here.
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I couldn't find anything about optimization on the search tool, can you help me? |
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cryptowave
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Posted : Apr 16, 2008 03:29
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I have recently (this week!) built a new system.
-P35 motherboard (GA-EP35C-DS3R)
-2GB of DDR3 memory (OCZ3P13332GK)
-2x Western Digital 640GB drives (320GB per platter) (WD6400AAKS)(RAID)
-Intel Q9450 cpu (quad core 2.66ghz, overlocked to 3.2 currently)
Here are some tips:
DDR3 vs. DDR2 memory - you can get lower latency memory available as ddr2, but ddr3 offers more bandwidth (higher overclocking too, my FSB is running at 1600Mhz). It is a hard choice, but I am happy with my selection.
Dual Core vs. Quad Core - this all depends on what apps you use and if they are threaded to take advantage of multi cores. If they are not then I suggest getting a 3.0ghz+ dual core. If you do use apps that utilize all the cores, then quad is the easy choice.
Storage - I highly suggest RAID. If you regularly backup projects, then I would suggest RAID0 (no redundancy), which offers both higher write and read than a single disk. If you're looking for redundancy, I would recommend RAID1. RAID1 has higher read speed over single disks, but the write speed of a normal disk.
Overall, I am very happy with my choice of hardware. It is not the best, but it performs very good.
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