Is this good spec for my next computer??

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2017/12/11 17:59:57 (permalink)

Is this good spec for my next computer??

Hi
 
Just got a new computer build for Home music production. from Pc Specialist uk
 
Is this a good one  by the spec as I have tried to get this at about £1750
Hope it's worth It
Hopefully better than off the shelf
https://app.box.com/s/yyh2bafp2eddw9fqes2qagtwchbdhkim
 
All the best
John
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    Re: Is this good spec for my next computer?? 2017/12/11 20:19:42 (permalink)
    does it matter now, what anyone thinks of the build?
     
    without knowing what your original criteria was for building the thing to start with,
    who could know the answer to the question?

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    Re: Is this good spec for my next computer?? 2017/12/11 21:10:27 (permalink)
    Hi
    Oh well I want to multitrack with various vst's obviously and use for music only and some home videos from Magix pro.
     
    I just put this up to see if this looks a good build without too many weaknesses as my last i7 was slowing up and finally died,  after six years.
    Obviously the criteria is music from keyboard wth vst 's.
    I only put this up for discussion  as I want this to last me for a few years.
    I am not a gamer  and vst's like Arturia use a lot of processing power.
    I opted for 32 gig ram as things are using It up more and more these days.
    Another thing I am wondering about is that I have saved an image from my last computer.
    If I ran that on my new computer ,would It also change the bios and all what you do not see when making a disk image.
    Otherwise I will have to start loading with a fresh start,which may be the better idea.
    By the way ,NICE GUITARING!! A Bit of Steve Hillage In there
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    Re: Is this good spec for my next computer?? 2017/12/11 22:45:17 (permalink)
    thanks igi....
     
    i think what you have is perfectly fine....
     
    maybe the 32 gig is overkill ( i manage with 2)
     
    and the 8.1 sound.... is this a daw, or a home theatre?
     
    either way, can't help with the image files,
    i'm sure someone else can chime in on that
     

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    Re: Is this good spec for my next computer?? 2017/12/11 23:28:35 (permalink)
    igiwigi,
    Your spec is a good foundation for a home DAW computer.  Your cooler is large enough for some overclocking to set your operating frequency at a fixed value for more VST instrument stability and the cores/threads allow for more stable tracks and lower latency than achievable with your old I7.  I agree with the 32 gig of ram.  That said, you need to apply the normal tweaks and testing to bring that to fruition. 
    You ask a good question about the disk image from your old computer.  A disk image is a bit by bit copy of the entire disk, including the empty space or any garbage that is on it.  If you had more than one HDD, you had to specify to copy it also.  Otherwise it just copies C:\drive with the operating system on it along with everything else on that drive.  Given its age, I assume your old drive used Windows 7 operating system.  This will be in conflict with windows 10 on your new computer.  The MB needs to either be set up for a duel bios, or get rid if windows 10 and run windows 7.  Not all motherboards can be set up for this.  I am not familiar with ASUS.   Just loading your old image will not change the existing bios settings on your new system.  If you run windows 7 you have to change the bios setting for that, otherwise it assumes windows 10.  It will only change the settings for the operating system.  In this forum, there are 2 camps on OS.  Some hate Windows 10 some love windows 10.  I would question some other subscribers about the compatibility of your external gear, especially drivers, with windows 10 before deciding.  Not all external gear manufacturers have kept up with windows 10 or have had problems getting their drivers to run seamlessly.     

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    Re: Is this good spec for my next computer?? 2017/12/12 10:35:02 (permalink)
    Hi Forest
    I just had a shock.
    I dug out my old receipts and actually purchased a Red SuB Extreme  I7 computer In 2009 May.
    Cheap parts in that also compared to today.
    I told my other half that I do not feel so guilty about buying a new machine after spending out £4,500 on a new keyboard and speakers.
    No wonder some vst's were playing up as The bios and graphics card could not be updated anymore and also having Windows 10 Interfereing.
    I did use Win 7 and had an old EMU 0404 box which was awful and glitchy.The days of latency!!
    I did uprate to win 10 and purchased a Focusrite 6i6  and all went well except certain vst's kept playing up and things started to slow up especially after this new Win 10 update---The machine just gave up last week.KAPUT!!
     
    I am not a computer expert and do not know about overclocking. Sounds like a job for experts.
    Pc Specialist make builds for  audio computers and suggested that spec . I just changed a couple of things that through my little knowledge I thought would be best.
    I think my Focusrite will be ok as they are rock solid sound units.
    I have got a brand new Genos workstation and that is all that will be hooked up to the computer.
    As long as this machine is stable, I am not worried if it is not break neck speed as long as It chuggs along nicely.
    I will do all necessary tweaks for music and chop out all win 10 useless stuff.
    I will only use this machine on the Internet for updates only as I have another for general use for all the day to day surfing.
    I do not use samples for building tracks only maybe for effects and I rather play passages and do minor edits if the timing or a little slip happens.
    The biggest thing for me is the mixing side and that is a steep learn curve for me.
    Oh well , I will get there in the end!!
    It is great to get some opinions as It is a nervy experience when going into computers and you do not know the workings inside out. Hopefully I am learning and not to daft!! " I can be"!!
     
    All the best
    John
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