Jascott53


Just upgraded my system.. HP 1235. The main issue with DAW's is RAM speed. 8 gig is a good start and make sure you can double the ram to 16 gig with the system you have or buy. Most new PC systems have more hard drive space than you will need. You should not worry about internet activity, just keep the spyware crap off when working your projects.
It's always nice to be able to jump over and get online when on a break from your project.

Interesting 1st post....
Also, with all the current technology of 2013, why did you pick a thread from April 2011? 

And Mesh was the only one paying attention... ha ha. 

people add to old thread from 4-5 years ago.. no biggy 

It may not be relevant to the OP after so long but the info may help someone else.

I have kept my old DAW in service as an Internet / Office/ Photo editing machine and my new one is music production only. Its on the net but only for relevant software updates, registrations etc.

I am using a KVM switch to share monitor, keyboard and mouse between the two PCs. http://forum.cakewalk.com/fb.ashx?m=2781257

Hi Glyn.

Does the KVM switch allow for switching dual monitors?


Jonesey

Bristol_Jonesey


Hi Glyn.

Does the KVM switch allow for switching dual monitors?


Jonesey

No. It would probably allow one of the two monitors to be switched, I imagine it would be possible to connect one monitor directly to the DAW and the other via the KVM switch, however I can't verify that.
 
 

Ok mate, thanks.

Combo - That's just what I've done as well. 

When my older store bought rig, [which easily surpassed the minimum specs needed for DAWs,] wasn't really up to par for all the VSTs, etc. I built my own rig, complete with some of the best & fastest components available.

I've kept it off line and use my older one for the net, downloads, emails, photos, etc.

There is a small bit of inconvenience having to register & authorize programs, and Vsts and stuff, by transferring info using a USB flash drive, but I find it's well worth it.

You can also get updates for Windows and other things. Just search how to do it. 

Personally, I never bother with Windows updates anymore though. 

If my stuff's working, then it's working. Personally, I find Windows 
updates to cause as many new problems as they claim to solve.