New computer now or wait?
What I know about computers has just been from using them, reading forums like this and it ends there... (my wife knows nothing about cars - get the point?)
Using my ancient Dell (as posted on another thread asking why they're really not suited), I'm doing just fine with Sonar 7.02PE ...to a degree. Home project studio with a handfull of VSTi and track counts don't exceed 24 in most cases (like the R to R days).
However couple of issues have prevented me from updating and I would think many are in my shoes too, so this may be a valid post. I looked a year ago, but looking back am glad I didn't upgrade then - partly because my system works now...it's JUST OLD!
1. I feel I'm getting "left behind" and would like to use and experience the latest software and computer abilities. Pro Channel, Omnispehere, etc.
2. I have a Layla 3G that is a PCI interface, so realizing that is potentially dated. Add a new interface to the upgrade JUST because of PCI?
3. Sonar X2 coming out soon ?? Get a clean install if that's happening - IOW skip X1 and all the updates?
4. Is the i7 and all the Ivy Bridge stuff what I should shoot for or what's happening around the corner, since those items have been around for a bit.
5. Seems systems max out at 16gig of RAM, without spending $400 more to jump up. I thought RAM was cheap, or am I fussing about nothing now?
I'm not interested in the "bleeding edge" but something in the $1500+ range if that's possible. Seeing that I spent $3500 for a custom SCSI build with all the "latest" Plextors back in the day, I don't wish to spend that amount to only lose $1500 in value over 6 months. Meaning, not about saving money, but something that has a good value.
Build this fall? And yes I understand, don't wait for technology. Get it now. This is kinda "treat myself" to something shiney and new. I "milk" my system and get great results, imo.
oh yeah... delving into video is making my system crawl. (too embarressed to quote current specs other than a PII with 2 gigs of RAM on XP. Beyond that, I don't know cache, from BIOs tweaks, to ghtz on processors to optimum RAM over 8, etc....
post edited by mixmkr - 2012/08/20 11:58:52