Should I switch to Windows?

[jpsexton]

I just built a new Hackintosh and everything is working OK but thunderbolt is a little flakey.

I used to have another Hackintosh back when I had an HD4 TDM system and it was rock solid but this one not so much.

I knew the risk when building this system and Windows was always my backup plan...

How is Pro Tools on Windows? Anyone that has used MacOS and Windows notice any difference?

[YYR123]

I am so happy that I went with Windows 10 Pro .

I had hacks and Macs both, and I still use a MBP with TB. (mobile)

You can read on the forum people are having issue with Macs graphics and CPU spikes, it’s not always super stable even with a real Mac.

I would try it for sure, depending on your hardware it might be a pleasant experience

I am happy I did, I sold a 2012 Mac Pro to build a Windows rig.....so happy and if you get the Win10PRO you can postpone the updates on Windows

I would definitely look into that, my machine has the Win Update Service disabled

[Shan]

I'm currently clockin' 18+ years using PT on Windows(Windows 98 to Windows 10). It's always worked for me. I also have a Mac Pro, but it doesn't get much use at all these days. Both platforms are equally solid when set up specifically for PT. Once I have everything rock solid and stable, I completely lock it down and make zero changes. No internet, no updates, no other software installed, no nothing. That's been my formula for success on both platforms.

Shane

[Drew Mazurek]

Originally Posted by Shan

Once I have everything rock solid and stable, I completely lock it down and make zero changes. No internet, no updates, no other software installed, no nothing.

I'm the exact opposite. My machine's been connected to the net for 20 years (not sure I could conduct business without this), I am constantly changing things, installing betas, running other apps, and it's all good. At any one point, I may have 4-6 versions of PT installed. I pretty much do whatever I want to it and it takes it. The last 6 years this has been a 2012 Mac Pro six core.

[Extreme Mixing]

Yes. On a Mac, I do what I want with regard to updating and installing. I have iMessage and the internet on most of the time, and have not had a problem. I try not to live on the bleeding edge, but I do what I think I want. I have Pro Tools and Logic running on the same machine, without any problems.

I get that Windows machines are fine. I just don't know them as well and life is too short for some forms of learning torture. Also, I've been having good experience with Logic Pro X. No Subscription and no paid upgrades for the past 3 or 4 years. Compared to Pro Tools, that's amazing! I have bought into the Apple eco system, and I like it quite a bit.

Steve

[grayter1]

Originally Posted by zion

This is a test. Can I get just one person to respond if you can see this post?

Sorry to cut in on this thread. Im just posting to see if it is working. I will delete it as soon as someone responds.

Thank You!

I see it.

[sdmaas]

Originally Posted by Shan

I'm currently clockin' 18+ years using PT on Windows(Windows 98 to Windows 10). It's always worked for me. I also have a Mac Pro, but it doesn't get much use at all these days. Both platforms are equally solid when set up specifically for PT. Once I have everything rock solid and stable, I completely lock it down and make zero changes. No internet, no updates, no other software installed, no nothing. That's been my formula for success on both platforms.

Shane

+1

[jpsexton]

Originally Posted by grayter1

Been there, done that.

What MB are you running? My desire to move to Win 10 is solely based on getting TB working so that I can get a TB interface.

tg

I'm using an Asus Prime Z370-A with an Asus ThunderboltEX III add in card. I got it working in MacOS but I'd have to reboot a few times to get it to recognize. Other Hackintosh builders are having the same issue...

Windows 10 Pro installed without a problem and works perfectly with this combination.

[The Weed]

"especially the inability to decide when -or if ever - you install updates. You can 'defer' updates if you have the Pro version, but it's only for a few weeks, and then you're machine will update whether you like it or not."

See pro-tools-pc.com. guitardom has a small utility to turn off updates permanently if that's what you desire.

[Raoul23]

I’m going to share my experience. I’ve been using pro tools for many years and always on PC. I never saw the big thing about Mac and ProTools but since I brought my Mac about 8 months ago, I would never go back to PC. I always had some kind of issue with PC and ProTools but since I’ve had a Mac ProTools just works and for me where time is money this is a big decision on what OS you pick. I’m running ProTools 10 HD and things may be better with the new ProTools but I thought I’d just share my experience


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