Watts up! I upgraded from sonar 7 (started at sonar 4) to sonar platinum and of course need new computer (old gateway, windows xp lol) and trying to get in the game again with new interface as well (focusrite 18i20, will get another 8 mic pres via optical in near future). Im a drummer (lil guitar and bass as well) and will be recording acoustical rock style (with a heavy edge) band and wont be needing a ton of effects with samples and all that so wanted start with a great processor and basic line other things and will upgrade as time moves on so i can stay within my budget and keep wife happy 😆 have $2000 budget for everything so was trying to keep computer around 1100. Was hoping with everyones expertise you guys(and gals) could help me make a right decision. After looking everywhere for best deal and without goin run of the mill stuff (dell, hp, etc..)( wish i could go with jim roseberry but just out of my range (sorry bro)) i found this.. portatech.com website with this build.
Complete System w/ Intel Core (Socket 1151)
w/ Intel Core i7-8700K (6 Core 12 Thread @ 4.7GHz - Intel 4K GPU)
Asus Prime-B360-Plus
Performance Cooling Package
8GB DDR4-2666 (1x8GB Module)
128GB Solid State Drive (SSD) - M.2 - NVMe -
1TB Hard Drive 7200RPM - SATA3
24X DVD+/-RW Drive
Coolermaster Open Cool Pro Mid-Tower
600W Power Supply
Windows 10
Standard - Build, Burn-in, Test & Ship Out in Approx 3 to 5 Business Days
2 Year Warranty $1100
I know ssd and memory is small but will upgrade as time goes on and money comes in.
Thanks for any advise everyone!!
Nate