- Dec 26, 2011
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Hi,
I am putting together a destop that will mainly function as a studio computer. Most of my music production is software based: my main DAW is FL Studio (just got version 10), along with tons of VSTs and varios other software. I also have an M-Audio Delta-44 and Midisport 2x2 (midi to usb)
I want to build something with plenty of power that runs stable and cool. I will be running dual-boot Windows 7 (probably) and Ubuntu, and probably a few others in virtualbox.
Approximate Purchase Date: Next couple of weeks, I hope.
Budget Range: $1000-$1400 After Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Music recording/sequencing, Coding, Virtual Box, occasional game or two, movies, surfing, etc.
Parts Not Required: I have a monitor (2 actually, VGA lcds - would like to dual screen), mouse, keyboard, speakers, soundcard. I probably don't need a video card - hoping for an onboard vga port and I'll use my ancient card for the other monitor - unless this will affect performance too much, then I will consider a low end modern card.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca, memoryexpress.com
Country: Canada
Parts Preferences:
CPU - i-7 2600k
CPU Fan - Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo (probably? most ppl seem to recommend this one)
Mobo - ASUS z68 something - can't decide between them - this is the main thing I need help with.
Case: probably a Coolermaster HAF something. As long as its cheap and well designed with good air flow and front panel, I don't really care what it looks like. (well... to a point
if it looks cool too, I won't complain too loudly)
PSU: not sure how much power I need, but high quality is obviously important here. I would imagine 600W - 750W would be plenty. Without a fancy video card going in, the only real extra is my Delta-44 soundcard, along with a few USB peripherals.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution:1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200, or something. the one monitor is widescreen (acer x183h), the other ???
Additional Comments: Quiet, cool, stable. I hope these aren't mutually exclusive
I am putting together a destop that will mainly function as a studio computer. Most of my music production is software based: my main DAW is FL Studio (just got version 10), along with tons of VSTs and varios other software. I also have an M-Audio Delta-44 and Midisport 2x2 (midi to usb)
I want to build something with plenty of power that runs stable and cool. I will be running dual-boot Windows 7 (probably) and Ubuntu, and probably a few others in virtualbox.
Approximate Purchase Date: Next couple of weeks, I hope.
Budget Range: $1000-$1400 After Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Music recording/sequencing, Coding, Virtual Box, occasional game or two, movies, surfing, etc.
Parts Not Required: I have a monitor (2 actually, VGA lcds - would like to dual screen), mouse, keyboard, speakers, soundcard. I probably don't need a video card - hoping for an onboard vga port and I'll use my ancient card for the other monitor - unless this will affect performance too much, then I will consider a low end modern card.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca, memoryexpress.com
Country: Canada
Parts Preferences:
CPU - i-7 2600k
CPU Fan - Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo (probably? most ppl seem to recommend this one)
Mobo - ASUS z68 something - can't decide between them - this is the main thing I need help with.
Case: probably a Coolermaster HAF something. As long as its cheap and well designed with good air flow and front panel, I don't really care what it looks like. (well... to a point
if it looks cool too, I won't complain too loudly)PSU: not sure how much power I need, but high quality is obviously important here. I would imagine 600W - 750W would be plenty. Without a fancy video card going in, the only real extra is my Delta-44 soundcard, along with a few USB peripherals.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution:1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200, or something. the one monitor is widescreen (acer x183h), the other ???
Additional Comments: Quiet, cool, stable. I hope these aren't mutually exclusive
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