- Dec 31, 2012
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Hi, I'm looking to put together a PC exclusively for audio recording/editing. Even though it's my first build I'm confident enough around tech to know roughly what I need and how to put it all together, the only thing I could use a bit of help with are recommendations for specific brands/models and system cooling which isn't my area of expertise.
I've debated over choosing between Intel i5 and i7 - obviously it seems like a no-brainer but I think I'll stick with the i5-2500k, simply because I think it'll handle what I'll be throwing at it and has the ability to be overclocked if needed.
Most of my recording will done using an electric guitar through an audio interface which I already own, for the rest I'll mostly be using VSTs in eithe Cubase or Reason. I also own a Zoom H4n that I'd like to make use of for vocals in the future but that isn't a major concern for this build.
So I guess that's it, I'm interested to see what you guys can come up with - especially when it comes to cases/cooling - all information will be appreciated!
Approximate Purchase Date: Over the next 4-8 weeks
Budget Range: Up to £600 ($1000)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Audio editing exclusively
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, Optical drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Overclockers.co.uk, Ebuyer.com
Scan.co.uk, Quietpc.com, Tekheads.co.uk, Pcspecialist.co.uk (Basically any site based in or which will ship to the UK/Northern Ireland)
Country: UK/Ireland/Northern Ireland
Parts Preferences: Intel Core i5-2500k, SSD for O.S. & programs, 7500 RPM HDD for data, 8gb RAM
Overclocking: Maybe
Additional Comments: Noise reduction and cooling are probably important factors to consider
I've debated over choosing between Intel i5 and i7 - obviously it seems like a no-brainer but I think I'll stick with the i5-2500k, simply because I think it'll handle what I'll be throwing at it and has the ability to be overclocked if needed.
Most of my recording will done using an electric guitar through an audio interface which I already own, for the rest I'll mostly be using VSTs in eithe Cubase or Reason. I also own a Zoom H4n that I'd like to make use of for vocals in the future but that isn't a major concern for this build.
So I guess that's it, I'm interested to see what you guys can come up with - especially when it comes to cases/cooling - all information will be appreciated!
Approximate Purchase Date: Over the next 4-8 weeks
Budget Range: Up to £600 ($1000)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Audio editing exclusively
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, Optical drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Overclockers.co.uk, Ebuyer.com
Scan.co.uk, Quietpc.com, Tekheads.co.uk, Pcspecialist.co.uk (Basically any site based in or which will ship to the UK/Northern Ireland)
Country: UK/Ireland/Northern Ireland
Parts Preferences: Intel Core i5-2500k, SSD for O.S. & programs, 7500 RPM HDD for data, 8gb RAM
Overclocking: Maybe
Additional Comments: Noise reduction and cooling are probably important factors to consider
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