i7 Builds - Specs and Results

[albee1952]

The errors are mainly a minor annoyance. I still get plenty of work done

[guitardom]

Originally Posted by danickstr

Thanks Dave all good summary points.
I know that recently some well-planned builds on pc are experiencing 9173 errors or CPU spikes that seem to be eluding easy diagnosis. I know that Avid will not offer any time frame to help pin them down so it seems to be waiting for a workaround from us.

I would be willing to go with the older mbp to sidestep these issues since mobility is a small factor as I am remodeling as a way of life. Lol. so being able to move around easily for that reason isn't a bad thing - but not essential.

I like all the pc options but the spike/errors. Not to say mbp is error free. Just seems like another point in itb daw evolution that we all have dealt with - a period of error issues that we jointly struggle to diagnose.

The errors you speak of are either plugin based which typically affect both platforms or they are system configuration issues. (Not saying this to be rude) There is more than just putting the system together, and it everything after that, that causes a lot of problems for people with spiking and other performance issues.

[danickstr]

Not unhappy at all to hear that. I was actually hoping that a voice of expertise would chime in with exactly that analysis.

Since the builds are documented I guess the more minute undocumented level of driver details or subsets of asus x99 motherboards and evolution of plugin versions causing issues for example are to be attributed to the source of anomaly issues.

[YYR123]

Originally Posted by danickstr

Since the builds are documented I guess the more minute undocumented level of driver details or subsets of asus x99 motherboards and evolution of plugin versions causing issues for example are to be attributed to the source of anomaly issues.

Yep exactly, and don’t forget BIOS settings....

It makes a difference as well.

[danickstr]

Bios sure. Seems like driver offers by the Mobo makers to update various sections drivers on a weekly basis for newer mobos Is common on builds I have done before.

I see the nvme drives being offered and wondered if anyone has a solid build working that is using a mobo with these. Seems like incredible throughput on them. I mean the mobo with the dedicated port for them built into it.

[YYR123]

That’s how I use it.

My mobo and system is in my Sig.

Super stable super fast

https://www.ebay.com/i/132006916858
M.2 - wonderful experience. Took a minute to get it mounted but it wasn’t super complicated

[Bender412]

Is anyone running an HDX system on a PC using an X99 motherboard? I've only seen a couple DUC users doing so, and both are successfully using an ASUS X99-E WS.

Just wondering if there are any other motherboards that are working with HDX cards.

[Steampunk]

Hey guys, quick question for a motherboard for a
new built based on i7 7700K

I'm pretty set on Gigabyte GA-Z270x Gaming 5
is there anything better in the same price bracket or some other I should
consider?

Most important thing for me are the PCIe/PCI slots a I run on
those for audio (RME)

thank you!

[DonaldM]

What DDR4 ram do you all recommend?

[rossi68]

I am sorry if the information I ask is allready posted... but I couldnt find it, so....
I am still planning a new pc, and just wondered if anyone have tried i7 8700 coffee lake 6-core cpu?
8. generation