This hardware buffer size is killing me!

[rune_sm]

Hey everyone

I have a monster computer with just bought half a year ago.

When I'm running protools I'm constantly getting the "Increase Hardware Buffer Size error". But my CPU usage it no way near even 10%???

Even though I set the Hardware buffer size to 2048, I still get the error.

I'm running 4 tracks with 3 pugins on each... And I get the error even though I bypass all the plugins. It all seems so unstable (I never get an error running Nuendo, Reason or any other program).

Do you have a checklist of things I can try to get a better performance???

[CrAkD]

Post a sandra so we can get a jist of your system specs

[MultiCore]

Or you can check things here if you already didn't.

http://duc.digidesign.com/showthread.php?t=133039

[rune_sm]

Thanks

I'm running Windows XP SP 3 on this computer:

Asus P5K Premium with 4GB Ram (2 x 2GB Corsair PC6400)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40 GHZ
NVIDIA GFroce 8800 GTS

2 x 250 GB WDC WD2500KS Harddiscs (Serial ATA 3Gb/s)

[JMS40]

Still not enough information.
Please refer to the link provided above and post a full Sandra system report. Download link and instructions are listed in that thread.

You should also read this thread:
Help us help you - what you need to know before posting!

[rune_sm]

Okay. Here's my system information... I found that I get the Hardware Buffer Size error even though I only run 4 plugins!

SiSoftware Sandra

System
Host Name : RUNEMADSEN
User : Rune
Workgroup : MSHOME

Processor
Model : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz
Speed : 2.40GHz
Cores per Processor : 4 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Type : Quad-Core
Internal Data Cache : 4x 32kB, Synchronous, Write-Thru, 8-way, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 2x 4MB, ECC, Synchronous, ATC, 16-way, 64 byte line size, 2 threads sharing

System
System : System manufacturer P5K Premium
Mainboard : ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5K Premium
Bus(es) : ISA PCI PCIe IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (APIC) : Yes
System BIOS : American Megatrends Inc. 0204
Total Memory : 3.25GB DIMM DDR2 DDR3

Chipset
Model : ASUS P35/G33/G31 Processor to I/O Controller
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 267MHz (1.07GHz)
Total Memory : 22.25GB DIMM DDR2 DDR3
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 401MHz (802MHz)

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module : Corsair CM2X1024-6400C4 1GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-6400U DDR2-800 (5.0-5-5-18 3-22-6-3)
Memory Module : Corsair CM2X1024-6400C4 1GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-6400U DDR2-800 (5.0-5-5-18 3-22-6-3)
Memory Module : Corsair CM2X1024-6400C4 1GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-6400U DDR2-800 (5.0-5-5-18 3-22-6-3)
Memory Module : Corsair CM2X1024-6400C4 1GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-6400U DDR2-800 (5.0-5-5-18 3-22-6-3)

Video System
Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (640MB DDR3, 475MHz/1.10GHz/2x792MHz, PCIe 1.00 x16, PS3.0, VS3.0)

Storage Devices
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 250GB (SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache) : 233GB (C:)
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 250GB (SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache) : 233GB (D:)
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112D (ATA66, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 64kB Cache) : N/A (E:)

Logical Storage Devices
Hard Disk (C:) : 233GB (NTFS) @ WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 250GB (SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache)
Data Disk (D:) : 233GB (NTFS) @ WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 250GB (SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache)
CD-ROM/DVD (E:) : N/A @ PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112D (ATA66, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 64kB Cache)

Peripherals
LPC Hub Controller 1 : ASUS (ICH9) LPC Interface Controller
Audio Device : ASUS (ICH9) HD Audio Controller
Audio Codec : Analog Devices AD1988B Sound Chip
Serial Port(s) : 1
Disk Controller : ASUS (ICH9) 4 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 1
Disk Controller : ASUS (ICH9) 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 2
Disk Controller : ASUS JMB36X PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller
USB Controller 1 : ASUS (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 2 : ASUS (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 3 : ASUS (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 4 : ASUS (ICH9) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Controller 5 : ASUS (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 6 : ASUS (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 7 : ASUS (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller 8 : ASUS (ICH9) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
FireWire/1394 Controller 1 : ASUS FW322/323 IEEE1394 OHCI FireWire Controller
System SMBus Controller 1 : Intel 801xx/63xx SMBus

Network Services
Network Adapter : Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC - Packet Scheduler Miniport (Ethernet, 100Mbps)

Power Management
Mains (AC) Line Status : On-Line

Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 3)
Platform Compliance : x86

Performance Tips
Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.

[audiogeekzine]

and the digi interface is?

Do you have Antivirus or anti Spyware stuff running?

[TOM@METRO]

What version of PT? Or did I miss that?

[DigiTechSupt]

Okay. Here's my system information... I found that I get the Hardware Buffer Size error even though I only run 4 plugins!

Rune - I don't want to come across wrong when saying this, but you need to read everything in that Help Us Help You thread again and provide all the information it's asking for, especially if you want a quick and accurate answer.

You're missing some of the most important things - like which Digidesign hardware you're using, which version of Pro Tools, how you have all your devices connected to your computer, the error numbers in the messages you're getting and a list of troubleshooting you've tried (references to basic troubleshooting are linked in that thread).

Providing all the information we ask for in that thread will allow everyone here a much better chance of solving your problems, so it's in your best interest to be as complete as possible.

[rune_sm]

Well... I'm trying to The post explaining about the Sandra report only tells you to post the Sandra report and nothing else.

But here is my specs:

Mbox2 connected via USB
Pro Tools LE 7.1

I'm running Pro Tools from the C-drive and have all my sessions on the other harddisc, the D-drive.

My keyboard and mouse is wireless, connected via USB receivers....

Thanks....