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Old 10-13-2021, 03:57 PM
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Default Re: Laptop Requirements for Ultimate

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Originally Posted by albee1952 View Post
... you need speed as part of the i7 choice. By that, I mean look at the CPU Clock speed....
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You want buffer 64 for tracking & overdubs, and a faster CPU lets you pile-on more plugs at 64. Be aware of CPU base clock vs boost clock. Budget? I'd check out Dell XPS 17/15/13 New. Intel 10th gen (or 11th gen) i7 (or i9) CPU. The XPS 17" has better thermals than the 15 or 13.
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