Best Places for a Custom Studio PC?

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2013/10/22 09:48:13 (permalink)

Best Places for a Custom Studio PC?

Hey everyone,
 
I am currently looking to get a new studio pc and I would like to know what suggestions you have for decent pc makers.  The studio pc I have been using for awhile now was one I made but had some help with.  Sadly the help is gone now and I really am worried about building one all on my own.  
 
A few years ago I bought a machine from Cyberpower PC and it has been great with one exception.  It makes a ton of noise. The pc sounds more like a jet engine when I turn it on.  I know it's mostly a site for gamers but the options they give you are far more than any other site I know about.  I've checked out ones like sweetwater but their pc's seem horribly overpriced.  I would go with Inta Audio but it doesn't look like they ship to the US.  
 
Budget is around $800-$1000 and I hope to get something with 16GB of RAM
  
Thanks!
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    Re: Best Places for a Custom Studio PC? 2013/10/22 10:46:30 (permalink)
    unfortunately with that budget custom built for audio is out. add another $400 and your there.
     

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    Re: Best Places for a Custom Studio PC? 2013/10/22 10:49:42 (permalink)
    You've certainly come to the right place. These two guys are the best and are right here in the forums.
     
     
    Jim Roseberry
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    Re: Best Places for a Custom Studio PC? 2013/10/22 13:05:26 (permalink)
    Thanks!
     
    I'm looking at ADK right now.  It seems to have what I am looking for.  
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    Re: Best Places for a Custom Studio PC? 2013/10/22 14:57:22 (permalink)
    Gar23
    Thanks!
     
    I'm looking at ADK right now.  It seems to have what I am looking for.  


    You might also want to consider in talking to either one, as your DAW can be custmoized to fit your needs/budget.*
     
    *(I don't work nor get paid to promote them, but everyone here have had positive experiences with these DAW builders......being free or paid advice........however, I certainly would not discourage them if they choose to pay me ) .

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    Re: Best Places for a Custom Studio PC? 2013/10/22 15:45:16 (permalink)
    Ah, on your old computer is there a BIOS setting where you can adjust the fan speed? There is in my BIOS. If I do not use Smart Fan, then the fan runs at full speed all the time, and it makes a lot of noise. Using smart fan in the BIOS setting, I never hear the fan in my computer, and I have played games, and anything where you may want to run it full speed, but the computer always works with smart fan setting and never overheats.
     
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    Re: Best Places for a Custom Studio PC? 2013/10/22 16:51:02 (permalink)
    +100 to talking to either builder.
    Jim I know is a quality builder.
     
    I have talked to scott and he has great advice so I would not discourage anyone from using him as well....
     
    but I bought a studio cat one time and LOVED it......
     
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    Re: Best Places for a Custom Studio PC? 2013/10/23 06:12:13 (permalink)
    I recently purchased a new system from Jim and would recommend him highly.

    I have also heard nothing but praise for Scott and his company either.

    My suggestion would be to scrape up a few more bucks just because it will keep your new system from being obsolete for a longer period of time.
    Every time I try to save a few bucks I always wish hadn't within a week or two.

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