Custom pc build

[vin7]

hi guys
my hd native system is on the way! cant wait. i have bein using a dell xps420 for 3 years now running pt 7 to 10 with no major problems at all..i think its time to get a new pc so can someone please send me in the right direction to get someone to build a killer pro tools pc.
is it better to get the parts myself and get somone to put together,or get it made?
would a dell precision T7600 work well with pt hd native?

[albee1952]

My 2 cents only, but I would hit the section for Pro Tools LE on Windows, sticky threads, and check the one called "i7 Builds"(first page is a treasure trove of help and info). Right now(as in early 2013) the ONLY rig I would build would be a socket 2011 i7 cpu, X79 motherboard(Asus or Gigabyte) and 16(or 32)GB of quad-channel RAM. i know some folks are reporting success with socket 1155, but mine was a failure(and I'm not without experience as I am on my 7th custom PC build). Also, look thru the posts in this section and see who has their parts listed in their signature. Matching a successful build is not a bad way to go. My 3rd cent, if I could NOT afford the socket 2011 setup, I would actually go to eBay and buy another socket 1366 rig(have seen motherboard/RAM/CPU kits for well under $500).

[Culhane]

hmm,

Well, as I am planning a socket 1155 build, I must say, I am interested in more info on your 'failure', if not too much trouble. Socket 1155 is pretty dominant on the i7 realm.
The LE thread does not appear too active currently - understandable.

Is there not a ProTools Native custom build thread I missed ? Surprising.

Anyway, I am looking at a GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard foundation. Any enlightenment appreciated.

[Culhane]

Always something !

The LGA 2011 socket is used in the high end Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors while the LGA 1155 is used in the mainstream Sandy Bridge ( as well as the forthcoming Ivy Bridge) processors. The LGA 1155 has been in existence for a while. The LGA 2011 is a recent release, to support the Sandy Bridge E-Series Processors.
Background and need of the LGA 2011
The Sandy Bridge E-Series Processors have quad channel memory controller as opposed to dual channel in regular Sandy Bridge. The quad channels increases the memory transfer rate. However, they also require many more pins to support the additional 2 memory channels.
The Sandy Bridge E-processors also add PCIe 3.0 support, and increases the number of PCIe lanes from 16 to 40 lanes. Obviously all this require more number of pins in the socket. The Block diagram shows a Sandy Bridge E-Processor.


Gee, that does sound useful. Anone have this ?

[YYR123]

Socket 2011 and no failures here

Can't wait till PT11 hits so I can really take my computer out on the road and open it up i7 - 3930k I can't wait I tell ya

[Culhane]

that quad channel memory control really sounds exciting.
Intel DX79S1, for example, supports 8 DIMMS, for a total of 64GB.
Now, is PT11 can use all that, well, gee. I haven't been this excited about PT in a while.

[vin7]

Hi guys
Can someone have a look at these parts and confirm it will work ok with pro tools 11hd. Thanks very much..

Intel Liquid Cooling Solution RTS2011LC - Liquid cooling system - ( Socket 1156, Socket 1366, Socket 1155, Socket 2011 )



ASUS RAMPAGE IV EXTREME, Intel Socket 2011 for 2nd Gen Intel Core" i7 Processor Extreme Edition, LGA 2011, X79, 8DDR3(Quad channel), 64GB


Intel Solid-State Drive 520 Series - Solid state drive - 240 GB - internal - 2.5" - SATA-600


Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3970X - 3.5 GHz - 6-core - 12 threads - 15 MB cache - LGA2011 Socket - Box





Kingston ValueRAM (16GB) (2x8GB) 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC 240-pin CL11 DIMM Memory Module


Corsair AX860i Professional Series 860 Watt ATX Power Supply Unit (80 PLUS Platinum Certified)


NVIDIA QUADRO 4000 graphics card.

Also suggestion for a case?

[albee1952]

Originally Posted by vin7

Hi guys
Can someone have a look at these parts and confirm it will work ok with pro tools 11hd. Thanks very much..

Intel Liquid Cooling Solution RTS2011LC - Liquid cooling system - ( Socket 1156, Socket 1366, Socket 1155, Socket 2011 )



ASUS RAMPAGE IV EXTREME, Intel Socket 2011 for 2nd Gen Intel Core" i7 Processor Extreme Edition, LGA 2011, X79, 8DDR3(Quad channel), 64GB


Intel Solid-State Drive 520 Series - Solid state drive - 240 GB - internal - 2.5" - SATA-600


Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3970X - 3.5 GHz - 6-core - 12 threads - 15 MB cache - LGA2011 Socket - Box





Kingston ValueRAM (16GB) (2x8GB) 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC 240-pin CL11 DIMM Memory Module


Corsair AX860i Professional Series 860 Watt ATX Power Supply Unit (80 PLUS Platinum Certified)


NVIDIA QUADRO 4000 graphics card.

Also suggestion for a case?

One question; all this "high-end" stuff and you choose Kingston "Value RAM"?? I would look at the ASUS site and see what RAM is tested and approved for that specific motherboard, and buy the fastest you can afford. And keep in mind, you want 4 matching sticks, not 2 as the x79 mobo's run quad-channel RAM(sure, it can run dual-channel, but why hamstring a powerhouse?).

As for a case, Antec P280 is a great choice(surprisingly quiet).

Reply to Culhane; one major reason 1155 is so popular is....the price(my i5 was $159 on sale). With a Pro Tools machine, power/compatibility is job one, not price

[vin7]

Thanks Albee

Ya I though the ram was a bit low end myself, but that's what came up as compatable with the memory configorator? I will look into that so thanks a mill..

[vin7]

hi guys
just finished my first pc build, i am having very weird high frequency sounds coming through my monitors since? with every move of my mouse it also effects the sound through my monitors? has anyone ever come accross this? please help:confused

i will post sandra report asap.