Building a Music Production PC Help?

JayHatchell

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Hi i bought an acer aspire M3910 about 2 years ago now and im looking to build a new PC as my DAW but using some of the parts from my old build here are the specs for the M3910

Processor: Intel Core i5 (650) 3.2GHz 4MB (L3 Cache)
Package: LGA1156
Chipset: Intel H57 Express
PCI 32 bit: 1 x PCI Slots
PCI Express Slot: 1 x PCI Express x16, 2 x PCI Express x1 Slots
Integrated Network: Yes
Integrated Sound: Yes
Memory (Maximum): 4096MB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Slot: 4 x DIMM
Hard Disk: 640GB (1 x 640GB) 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Graphics Device: NVIDIA GeForce GT 320 1024MB Dedicated
Optical Drive Type: DVD±RW
Keyboard: Wired keyboard
Pointing Device: Wired Optical Mouse
Sound Card: High-definition audio support
VGA Port: 1 x 15-pin D-Sub
HDMI Port: 1 x HDMI
USB Ports: 10 x USB 2.0
RJ-45 Ports: 1 x RJ-45
Audio Line In Ports: 1 x Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-in
Headphone Ports: 1 x Hi Definition Headphone Port
Microphone In Port: 2 x Microphone In
Keyboard Port: 1 x PS/2
Mouse Port: 1 x PS/2
Removable Flash Memory Adaptor: Multi Card Reader
Wired Network: Yes
Network Interface: Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps Integrated

and here are the specs of the motherboard

H57H-AM2 Motherboard Specifications.
CPU
Support Intel Socket: LGA1156. (Max 95W)
* Core i7 Quad, (Lynnfield) Core i5, i3 (Clarkdale)
Chipset
Intel H57
Integrated Graphics
Intel HD
Memory
4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots – Dual Channel DDR3 1333/ 1066MHz non-ECC, un-buffered memory (Max 16GB)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 (2.0)
2 x PCI Express x1 (2.0)
1 x PCI v2.3
Storage
6 x SATA II 3Gb/s connectors
Audio
Realtek – High Definition
Ethernet
Realtek RTL8111 (Gigabit)
Rear Panel
1 x PS/2 for keyboard (purple-color)
1 x PS/2 for mouse (green-color)
1 x RJ45 LAN port
6 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Audio I/O
1 x VGA port
Internal
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
1 x 3-pin SYS Fan connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x Front Audio header
1 x Front Panel header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x ME disable jumper
1 x SPI debug header
4 x USB headers
1 x Battery socket (3V)
BIOS
Form Factor
Micro-ATX

I have upgraded some feature's already as listed below:

So i have a Intel Core i5 (650) 3.2GHz 4MB (L3 Cache) (not overclocked)
Crucial M4 128GB SSD
WD 1TD (7200rpm)
Seagate 640GB (7200rpm)
2x ADATA 4GB Premier DDR3 U-DIMM PC3-10600 1333Mhz
2x Silicon Power 4GB DDR3 1333Mhz DIMM 240PIN PC3-10600 RAM
Radeon HD 6770 (1GB DDR5)
Edroil FA66 Firewire Soundcard

All i was thinking i need is a new Motherboard, Case and PSU would anyone recomend what extra parts i would need and were to get them to build my Dream Digital Audio Workstation i have a budget of €200

Any help would be very grateful

Thanks

Jay
 

JayHatchell

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The motherboard i have only has Sata 2 on it so my Crucial M4 Sata 3 drive aint benfiting from this i can go as high as €300 for my budget if i knew what i was getting was worth the money for an upgrade like this
 

JayHatchell

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What about these

CPU Cooler
Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler €59.99
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard €173.32
Case
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case €54.90
Power Supply
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply €54.49

Which all comes to €342.70 thats well over my budget for what i want to do can anyone suggest something a little cheaper