Opinions on Dell XPS 9100 for Sonar X1

I have the XPS 9000.  It is my first non-handmade DAW/everything computer in a very long while, and it is working great.  I upgraded to one of the faster processors available, and added RAM, but other than that it is stock, and runs everything I throw at it just fine.

I run 64 bit Sonar 8.5 and X1a no problem.  I kept the stock 5.1 sound card in for gaming etc, and use a PCI audio card for music creation.  Again, all is well with my Dell. 

You may want to wait for the XPS8300.  It was introduced but pulled from sales due to the Intel Sandybridge chipset problem.  I would guess they will be back in sales next month.

But, the XPS line is Dell's top of the line consumer models (excluding Alienware).

I now have a new Dell XPS 9100. Computer is working great but now my Delta 1010 is not working. I can't seem to record. I have spent lots of time with support with no solution. I ready to give up. Any suggestions on a new Audio Interface that would work well with my new Dell.

Thanks,
Jim  

Thanks for the response.

My Budget is about $500. I can go a little over.
I like what my 1010 which is the ability to assign multiple channels to separate tracks. 8 tracks are more than enough. Actually 4 to 6 is tracks would be good. I go through a mixer which has a pre-amp but it would almost be nice to eliminate the mixer.

No real preference on PCI, PCIe(which not sure I have), USB or Firewire. Looking for quality, low latency, etc... 1010 was great until I can't seem to get rid of the crackles and pops even hour spending time with both Cakewalk and M-Audio support.

Thanks again.

Firewire would likely be iffy on a stock Dell, as they do not use the TI chipset.  An add-in non-hybrid firewire card (i.e. not firewire and USB combined) might work.  IIRC for desktops an add in card sometimes works, for laptops, generally not.  Scott from ADK would know for certain.

Honestly, while some have had success using a stock Dell for audio content creation, others have reported ongoing problems that were never really solved.

At $500, as you describe your needs, RME will be above your budget (the 9632 is the only card within your budget).  As the M-Audio Profire 610 is firewire (my bad in previous post), that may not be the best option.  You are probably looking at either Roland or Emu, or still possibly M-Audio.  In PCI, none of the Echo cards provide enough preamps (even the Layla 24 provides only two), though it does provide 8 line ins.  Beyond that, I have not done research recently to be able to suggest a specific card.