Hi all, about to do a clean install of Windows 7 and Sonar X2/X3. Can someone please tell me of the links that I've heard about on here somewhere on how to optimise your PC for Sonar?
 
Thanks in advance, Tones..

With modern computers there is little need to optimise.  In fact, it often makes it worse.
 
Change power settings, make sure nothing goes to sleep, and you're done.
 
If you have any problems, you can disable wireless card.  I only tend to do this whilst doing important tracking.
 
Beware of a lot of the optimisation tweaks.  Many of them were needed under older OS, but since Windows 7 they are not.
 
I think quite a few of people's problems stem from tweaks they have done.  There is no need.

+1

Fair enough, thanks guys!

I've never resorted to disabling the wireless card, but I do just disconnect from the internet for the duration.  That's it (mind you I'm not a "power user").

SGodfrey
I've never resorted to disabling the wireless card, but I do just disconnect from the internet for the duration.  That's it (mind you I'm not a "power user").

Most of the time I don't even disconnect from the interweb.  I often have his forum on in the background when I'm working, and have a quick nose around as I go.  In fact, that's what I'm doing now as I fiddle with a narration project.
 
If I have clients/other people in here tracking, I'll disable wireless card.  It's never caused a problem before, but just like to be sure.  Few things are more embarrassing than having people here and the DAW isn't working properly.

Hi JB
 
Useful feedback.  Just to clarify, you go System Manager > Device Manager, open up Network Adapters, right click the wireless option and select Disable.  Is that right and are there any issues when you re-enable later?

There are tweaks you can do in BIOS that help.

wizard71
There are tweaks you can do in BIOS that help.

If it aint broke dont try and fix it 
 
Changing BIOS settings could have devastating results if you arent 100% sure about what you are doing.
 

That's why I didn't mention anything specific ;-)
But if someone wants to explore and learn then why not?
Just do your research thoroughly I say!

Bibs