jjthomas
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Time to update, last update was 2008.
I am looking at building a new computer for Sonar x2. The computer will also be used for gaming (Flight Simulator) and video editing. Noise is not critical, I live next to a busy highway and have access to a studio when needed. Most of my work is done with MIDI instruments. I'm looking at: Gigabyte Intel Z77 LGA 1155. Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800). Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155. PNY GeForce GTX 680 Graphics Card VCGGTX680XPB. Crucial m4 256GB 2.5-Inch (9.5mm) SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive. I currently have an E-MU 1616, which has beta drivers for Windows 7 and none for Window 8. The Windows 7 Beta drivers do work for Windows 8. I am looking at getting a USB device as a replacement. I went with the i7-2700K to stay with the Sandy Bridge. Is it that critical for DAW purposes? Or would the i7-3770K be a better option? I am not a fan of overclocking. Done it, crashed it, over it. Is this a good system or are there some tweaks I can make? And no I'm not a nuclear physicist. Although my mother, brother and sister work in the industry. I just want to make music and fly. TIA -JJ
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fireberd
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008.
2013/04/21 07:00:33
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My new DAW build (last summer) is listed in my signature. I went with the i7 3700 rather than the i7 3700K as I don't plan on overclocking.
Initially I just used the built in Inte HD 4000 graphics (in the CPU). I ran into a problem with the DVI output so I went with a separate video card. But, I had no problems with Sonar X2 or any other program with just the built in Intel graphics.
I have an Inel 256GB SSD for the Win 7 installation (I also dual boot with Win 8 and have a separate OCZ Vertex 4 128GB SSD for Win 8).
"GCSG Productions" Franklin D-10 Pedal Steel Guitar (primary instrument). Nashville Telecaster, Bass, etc. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero M/B, i7 6700K CPU, 16GB Ram, SSD and conventional hard drives, Win 10 Pro and Win 10 Pro Insider Pre-Release Sonar Platinum/CbB. MOTU 896MK3 Hybrid, Tranzport, X-Touch, JBL LSR308 Monitors, Ozone 5, Studio One 4.1 ISRC Registered Member of Nashville based R.O.P.E. Assn.
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jjthomas
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008.
2013/04/21 15:35:06
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You have a nice setup. I like the i7 2700K for the Sandy Bridge. I read someplace that the Sandy Bridge is better for Sonar. Thank you. -Julian
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spacealf
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008.
2013/04/21 17:32:49
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Why update now? I think next year Windows 8.1 will come out - codename Windows Blue.
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jjthomas
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008.
2013/04/21 17:48:21
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I plan to stay with Windows 7. At least until I can figure out how to run Sonar and Flight Simulator under Slackware.  -JJ
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008.
2013/04/21 19:37:30
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The leaked Widows Blue appears to just be more of the same Win 8. I have Start8 for Windows 8 which restores the start button and my desktop functions just like Win 7. (Win 7 is also my "operational" OS. I have Win 8 installed with the $39 download version and have Sonar X2 installed but just to see if it works - and it does).
"GCSG Productions" Franklin D-10 Pedal Steel Guitar (primary instrument). Nashville Telecaster, Bass, etc. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero M/B, i7 6700K CPU, 16GB Ram, SSD and conventional hard drives, Win 10 Pro and Win 10 Pro Insider Pre-Release Sonar Platinum/CbB. MOTU 896MK3 Hybrid, Tranzport, X-Touch, JBL LSR308 Monitors, Ozone 5, Studio One 4.1 ISRC Registered Member of Nashville based R.O.P.E. Assn.
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jjthomas
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008.
2013/04/24 09:32:11
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Lets's see Windows 95 - awesome; 98 sucked. NT - awesome; Vista, sucked. Windows 7 - awesome; Windows 8, looks like Windows 8 is heading the same direction as Vista. I'll stay with Windows 7.
-JJ
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LaryMary
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008.
2013/04/26 18:24:57
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jjthomas
I plan to stay with Windows 7. At least until I can figure out how to run Sonar and Flight Simulator under Slackware.
-JJ
Flight Simulator (FSX) works fine here under Windows 8.
Homebuilt Desktop PC AMD Phenom II four-core processor 3.4Ghz, Asus M5A78L AM3+ mobo, 16Gb Ram, 250Gb SSD for OS & Programs, 120Gb SSD, 1TB Project HDD, 1TB Samples HDD, Sonar Platinum, Zoom R16, Shure SM58
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jjthomas
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008.
2013/04/27 00:53:51
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The only complaint I had with Windows 8 was the lack of drivers. Specifically for the E-MU 1616. The Windows 7 drivers worked, admittedly. I also had a program start throwing segment fault errors, it was not supported under Windows 8.
-JJ
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jjthomas
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Re:Time to update, last update was 2008. (My last check before ordering)
2013/05/09 08:53:15
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