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hello, ive been released from the army and i have desided to create music.

so what do you think about this one:

 

Pentium 4 3.2Ghz, s775, 2MB (640)

 

FOXCONN P4M800P7MA-RS2 s775, DDRII, AGP

 

DDR II 800 1GB Kingston HyperX

 

Western Digital 250GB 7200RPM, 16MB, SATA II

 

ATI 9600XT 256MB, TV, DVI

 

CREATIVE X-Fi Fatal1ty + 5.25 + Remote

 

LG DVD±RW GSA-H22NB x18, DL x8

 

On Board 10/100

 

Vertigo-2 MIDI 400W Silver

 

 

 

AS-850 (USB)

 

 

 

 

Price of Pakage

3753 NIS

 

(about 830 $)

 

 

so what do you think??????????????????????????????????????????????????

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A Dual-Core CPU is a must. You won't get far with a P4. Either AMD X2 or Intel Core 2 Duo (better, but costs more).

And don't waste money on that Creative sound card. Get a 2nd hand semi-pro one, for proper ASIO performance.

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A Dual-Core CPU is a must. You won't get far with a P4. Either AMD X2 or Intel Core 2 Duo (better, but costs more).

And don't waste money on that Creative sound card. Get a 2nd hand semi-pro one, for proper ASIO performance.

but i can know what a 2nd hand sound card has been throu, if its been working like a bitch it would burn or break.

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ok, did a few changes and ended up spending a bit less :blink:

so here it is:

 

Pentium D 2.8Ghz, s775, 2x2MB, DualCore (915)

FOXCONN P4M800P7MA-RS2 s775, DDRII, AGP

SODIMM Kingston 1GB 667Mhz DDRII

Western Digital 250GB 7200RPM, 16MB, SATA II

ATI 9600XT 256MB, TV, DVI

CREATIVE X-Fi Fatal1ty + 5.25 + Remote

LG DVD±RW GSA-H22NB x18, DL x8

Vertigo-2 MIDI 400W Silver

 

 

im not sure about the sound card because my cousin said he had one that work for 3 years and that i should get a brand new, if you know otherwise and also know where i can get a second hand one please tell me.

thank you very much for helping me ;)

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Hmm, Pentium D really let me down, I'd still suggest a Core 2 Duo system m8! Or as Mike_A said, the AMD X2.. but I have no experiences in that architecture, I am a proud Intel whore :)

AMD X2 works really fine for me. Only MAC experience with the Core 2 Duo though, so I couldnt tell :(
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I can imagine it works awesome with mac!

I changed from Pentium D to Core2Duo, the difference was extreme.. especially when it comes to audio processing.

Hey, do you use Cubase? I have this weird problem with SX3 that the processor tells me that its all exhausted (2 vsts running) but I can add and add and add and nothing happens to the performance itself, the meter is just maxed. I am thinking it has to do with the X2, that it reads it wrong or something...
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i would say the biggest thing is to find a good card and then make sure it will be rock solid with your cpu/motherboard.

a used audiophile is probly the way to go for a nice beginner sound card. i wouldnt worry that much about speed, i have a p4 2.8ghz, its plenty fast enough.

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buy core2duo as suggested, 2 gigs ram, sata hdd, and a decent soundcard (maybe 2nd hand), check out other threads for which soundcard to choose.

 

whats sata hdd?

 

so i need to get core2duo or AMD X2? i dont use mac. :rolleyes:

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Core"2 Duo E6300, 1066Mhz, s775, 2MB

 

P4M800P7MA-RS2 s775, DDRII, AGP

 

2x1GB Corsair XMS2 TwinX CL4

 

9600XT 256MB, TV, DVI

 

250GB 7200RPM, 16MB, SATA II

 

DVD±RW GSA-H22NK x18, DL x8 Black

 

Vertigo-2 MIDI 400W Silver

 

is this right?

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how is this sound card?

 

Delta 44

 

Posted Image

 

• 6x6 24-bit/96kHz full-duplex recording interface.

• PCI Host card with external audio break-out box.

• PCI card provides S/PDIF inputs and outputs on RCA jacks.

• 4x4 analog break-out box accepts balanced or unbalanced connections on

•1/4" TRS jacks.

• Analog I/O configurable for +4dB and -10dB signal levels.

• Measured D/A specs: 103dB (A-weighted) dynamic range, 0.0015% THD @ 0dBFS.

• Measured A/D specs: 99dB (A-weighted) dynamic range, 0.0023% THD @ 0dBFS.

• All data paths support up to 24-bit/96kHz performance

• Powerful digital mixing, routing and monitoring capabilities.

• Drivers for Mac, Windows, NT, Linux, and more.

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ok so i am now thinking about getting the

Audiophile 192

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up to 24-bit/192kHz audio

2 x 2 balanced analog I/O

S/PDIF digital I/O with PCM and surround

direct hardware input monitoring

16-channel MIDI I/O

 

 

what do u think?

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up to 24-bit/192kHz audio

2 x 2 balanced analog I/O

S/PDIF digital I/O with PCM and surround

direct hardware input monitoring

16-channel MIDI I/O

exactly what you need for a start. never had the card myself but heard only good things about it. im sure someone here owns it and can tell you more.

it is full duplex?

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exactly what you need for a start. never had the card myself but heard only good things about it. im sure someone here owns it and can tell you more.

it is full duplex?

i dont know, here is the full details of the card:

 

up to 24-bit/192kHz audio

2 balanced analog inputs (1/4” TRS)

2 balanced analog outputs (1/4” TRS)

S/PDIF digital I/O (coaxial RCA connectors) with 2-channel PCM

SCMS copy protection control

digital I/O supports surround-encoded AC-3 and DTS pass-through**

direct hardware input monitoring via separate balanced 1/4” TRS monitor outputs

software routing of inputs and outputs

digital I/O can be routed to/from external effects

16-channel MIDI I/O

ASIO, WDM, GSIF 2 and Core Audio driver support for compatibility with most applications

64-bit driver support for Windows

PCI 2.2 compatibility

Apple G5 compatible - Incompatible exceptions

includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software, so you can make music right away

works with other Delta cards*

* check www.m-audio.com for current system requirements

** Windows XP required for Dolby Digital and DTS “pass-through”; Mac OS 10.3.4 required for Dolby Digital and DTS “pass-through” with Apple DVD Player

 

 

 

 

general

sample rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192

 

main inputs

max input (balanced): +14.2dBu (4 Vrms)

max input (unbalanced): +14.2dBu (4 Vrms)

signal to noise ratio: -113dB @ 48kHz (A-weighted)

dynamic range: 113 dB @ 48kHz (A-weighted)

THD + N: 0.0006%, 1kHz, -1dBFS @ 48kHz

frequency response: +/-0.1dB, 20Hz to 20kHz @ 48kHz

crosstalk: -130dB, 1kHz, channel-to-channel

impedance (balanced): 20k Ohms

impedance (unbalanced): 10k Ohms

 

main outputs

max output (balanced): +14dBu (3.9 Vrms)

max output (unbalanced): +8dBu (1.95 Vrms)

signal to noise ratio: -108dB @ 48kHz (A-weighted)

dynamic range: 109dB @ 48kHz (A-weighted)

THD + N: 0.0023%, 1kHz, -1dBFS @ 48kHz

frequency response: +/-0.1dB, 20Hz to 20kHz @ 48kHz

crosstalk: -105dB, 1kHz, channel-to-channel

impedance (balanced): 300 Ohms

impedance (unbalanced): 150 Ohms

 

 

 

ASIO

WDM

GSIF 2

Core Audio

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latest thing, what do you think?

 

 

Core"2 Duo E6600, 1066Mhz, s775, 4MB

http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2duo/index.htm

 

ASROCK ConRoe945G-DVI s775, 945G, DDRII 667, PCI-E

http://www.asrock.com/PRODUCT/ConRoe945G-DVI.htm

 

OCZ DDRII 2X1024 800MHZ

http://www.infostore.es/b2c/index.php?page...98c32f85f0c786a

 

M-AUDIO - DELTA AUDIOPHILE 192

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Audi...le192-main.html

 

Western Digital 250GB 7200RPM, 16MB, SATA II

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=133

 

LG DVD±RW GSA-H22NB x18, DL x8

 

HEC Compucase CI-6A21 Black and Silver (No PSU)

http://www.compucase-hec.co.uk/mainpages/p...tail.asp?pid=8#

 

Enermax Noisetaker EG425P-VE 420W

http://www.enermax.com.tw/english/product_...ay1.asp?PrID=20

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Core"2 Duo E6300, 1066Mhz, s775, 2MB

 

P4M800P7MA-RS2 s775, DDRII, AGP

 

2x1GB Corsair XMS2 TwinX CL4

 

9600XT 256MB, TV, DVI

 

250GB 7200RPM, 16MB, SATA II

 

DVD±RW GSA-H22NK x18, DL x8 Black

 

Vertigo-2 MIDI 400W Silver

 

is this right?

This should be fine for making music.

I had a much worse system for most of what I made.

For the soundcard, I recommend an old Delta-66, its what I use and its clean.

There are probably better soundcards, but you pay a high price.

Look on ebay for the soundcard.

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how is this sound card?

 

Delta 44

 

Posted Image

 

• 6x6 24-bit/96kHz full-duplex recording interface.

• PCI Host card with external audio break-out box.

• PCI card provides S/PDIF inputs and outputs on RCA jacks.

• 4x4 analog break-out box accepts balanced or unbalanced connections on

•1/4" TRS jacks.

• Analog I/O configurable for +4dB and -10dB signal levels.

• Measured D/A specs: 103dB (A-weighted) dynamic range, 0.0015% THD @ 0dBFS.

• Measured A/D specs: 99dB (A-weighted) dynamic range, 0.0023% THD @ 0dBFS.

• All data paths support up to 24-bit/96kHz performance

• Powerful digital mixing, routing and monitoring capabilities.

• Drivers for Mac, Windows, NT, Linux, and more.

That's a pic of a delta 66, what I have. 4 analogue in/outs + 2 digital.

It is a great card. I paid over $400 many years ago, now you can get them for less then 100.

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Well I admit I admit ;)

I will buy a new MAC PowerBook for my music making. :lol:

I will leave my current PC to my family as my sister and her husband, and my brother sometimes need it for their work.

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