PC Specs- I'm confused...

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2007/06/29 12:56:07 (permalink)

PC Specs- I'm confused...

Hey all-

Been a while since I've been on the Cakewalk boards; finally getting back to work in my modest home studio after some unplanned time away, and I'm strongly considering upgrading my DAW PC. I am confused about how to balance out processor speed and Front Side Bus stats, and somewhat MOBO. Specifically:

Possible PC option 1:
Dual Core 3.4 GHz Pentium D 800MHz FSB, MOBO Intel 975X

Possible PC option 2:
Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz/1066MHz FSB, MOBO Asus w/975X Chipset

- 2GB RAM for both, w/slots for up to 4
- Same Hard Drives/space
- Same graphics card (Radeon X1050 1 VGA / 1DVI-I)

So my overall questions are:
1) Is 2.13GHz w/1066MHz FSB "better/faster" than 3.4GHz w/800MHz FSB? Vice versa? My understanding is that the Core 2 Duo w/a faster FSB will be much beefier, but I admit I am getting confused by all the Duo/Dual talk!

2) Any feedback on the MOBOs?

I really appreciate any schooling on this!

Thanks,
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    wogg
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    RE: PC Specs- I'm confused... 2007/06/29 13:03:59 (permalink)
    So my overall questions are:
    1) Is 2.13GHz w/1066MHz FSB "better/faster" than 3.4GHz w/800MHz FSB? Vice versa? My understanding is that the Core 2 Duo w/a faster FSB will be much beefier, but I admit I am getting confused by all the Duo/Dual talk!


    The Core2 is way, way faster. Don't worry about the FSB spec at all, the main thing you need to know is that the Core 2 is a completely different chip design, so clock comparisons won't line up at all. The Pentium D is the old (and now obsolete) design and is not only beaten by the Athlon X2, it's completely stomped by the Core2.

    PC Option 1 by a long shot!!!!

    2) Any feedback on the MOBOs?

    Any major brand 975X chipset board should do just fine.

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    lmiller1220
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    RE: PC Specs- I'm confused... 2007/06/29 13:07:05 (permalink)
    wogg- you rock! Thanks so much for the reassurance and education! Helps immensely.

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    RE: PC Specs- I'm confused... 2007/06/29 16:22:10 (permalink)
    1) do not not not get a pentium d. unless you want a computer than you can also fry your eggs on.

    core 2 duo is MUCH faster, and just as importantly cooler (which equates to less fan noise).

    2) ASUS seems to be a commonly recommended brand for DAW use. No personal experience but they work well in several computers built for friends.
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    lmiller1220
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    RE: PC Specs- I'm confused... 2007/06/29 16:29:43 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: diver dan

    1) do not not not get a pentium d. unless you want a computer than you can also fry your eggs on.

    core 2 duo is MUCH faster, and just as importantly cooler (which equates to less fan noise).

    2) ASUS seems to be a commonly recommended brand for DAW use. No personal experience but they work well in several computers built for friends.

    Seems to be the definite (and now obvious!) consensus- thanks for your reply, dd.

    LSM
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    RE: PC Specs- I'm confused... 2007/07/03 04:00:14 (permalink)
    ditto on ASUS, ditto on core 2 duo.

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