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2018/03/17 23:59:51 (permalink)

Rebuilding my recording computer

It's getting to be time I rebuilt my recording computer.  I am just a hobbyist, so I can take my time and my machine is still viable I think (see specs below), but it is getting a bit creaky due to changes and so on to the registry and what not.  I have always done this over the years as the performance increase has been worth it as well as the loss of cyber junk collected over 4-5 years of use.
 
So, do I simply download the Command Center (assuming I still can of course) and let it do it's thing, or is this now far more complicated with the death and impending resurrection of SONAR?  If there is already a FAQ or lengthy thread about this, my apologies, but I've just moved cross country and I have been woefully out of the loop for a few months now.

SONAR Platinum, Win7 Home Premium 64bit, Sweetwater Creation Station CS250v21 (Ivy Bridge Core i5 3.4Ghz CPU, 12GB DDR3/1600Mhz RAM, 500GB/1TB Seagate Barracuda system/audio drives, SATA 6.0, USB 3.0), M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB, 2x KRK Rokit 5's, Yamaha MO8
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    Re: Rebuilding my recording computer 2018/03/18 00:08:55 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby SiberianKhatru59 2018/03/18 00:16:08
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    So, do I simply download the Command Center... and let it do it's thing

    Yes, the installation and activation processes have not changed. If you have the installers saved somewhere (they are saved locally when using the Command Center), the process will go a lot faster if the installers are copied into the download cache of the new PC. This will save the time needed for the Command Center to download a new copy of the installers.
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    Re: Rebuilding my recording computer 2018/03/18 00:16:10 (permalink)
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    So, do I simply download the Command Center... and let it do it's thing

    Yes, the installation and activation processes have not changed. If you have the installers saved somewhere (they are saved locally when using the Command Center), the process will go a lot faster if the installers are copied into the download cache of the new PC. This will save the time needed for the Command Center to download a new copy of the installers.


    Good idea, thanks for that tip!

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    Re: Rebuilding my recording computer 2018/03/18 02:58:35 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby SiberianKhatru59 2018/03/18 03:27:54
    I always recommend that if your system is simply slower than it used to be (vs lacking in new hardware you need like SSD's, Thunderbolt, etc) that you should first reinstall Windows from scratch.  That will certain eliminate the "cyber junk" you mention.  Then you can really know if your system is no longer fast enough for you.
     
    Good luck in whatever avenue you select and I hope your relocation has gone as smoothly as possible.

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    Re: Rebuilding my recording computer 2018/03/18 11:13:29 (permalink)
    I build my own every 2-3 years. I used to do it every year but it got too expensive.
    I typically wipe my HD and sell my old one. So the old ones never go to waste.
     
    My son just built a new Ryzen last week. I got him in to building when he was about 12 or 13.
    He uses his for gaming. I used to be an AMD guy before I switched to using Intel a couple years ago.
    Anyway, we buy all our parts from here:
    http://www.microcenter.com/
     
    Make sure to cross reference pricing. I've found you can save a couple hundred compared to Newegg and other online stores. They also sell CPU / MOBO combos and ship anywhere in the US.

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    Re: Rebuilding my recording computer 2018/03/18 15:12:20 (permalink)
    I'd suggest that rather than tossing/selling the old drive, install it in the new computer and keep it for a few months. There are always things you forgot to move over to the new system, so it's handy to have them right there in the box. Copying over big files (e.g. SONAR projects) to the new drive will be much faster and more convenient.
     
    Once you're absolutely sure you'll never need anything on that drive ever again, wait another month anyway. Then wipe it clean and use it for backups or sample libraries or videos of your kid's Christmas pageant.
     
    BTW, this past week I installed SONAR on a new laptop. I'd tried to expedite the process by copying over the installation files and running them, but CCC wouldn't authorize the install and I came up in demo mode. I then uninstalled SONAR and let CCC do everything from scratch, and then all was well.


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    Re: Rebuilding my recording computer 2018/03/19 06:19:15 (permalink)
    I built my own pc for recording around 1999. It was high end when I built it, and lasted until a few years ago. Back then I didn't have a job and was a teenager who had all the time in the world to look up motherboards, CPUs, etc, but now I have no idea what to use to build a custom music rig. All I know is I don't want fans! But high-tech heatsinks or other non-audible cooling... Nothing worse than trying to mix with a vacuum cleaning on.
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