Best Desktops for Pro Tools LE

[Allen Hallada]

Allen

Then why don't you change the MOBO in the system spec of you QUADZILLA to an Intel Core 2 duo MOBO config?

Because the Quad is still more powerful than the Intel Core 2 Duo and for those that can afford it, it is still the best system out there. For the money however, the new Intel Core 2 Duo is a whopper but still needs to prove itself in the next few months for compatibility issues. We ran into some major issues in the past where an Intel motherboard/processor combo (P4 days) was recommended only to later have a major glitch with PTLE. Better to be patient with new chipset/motherboards and AMD has been the leader here for many years. If people want more information there is the Intel Core 2 Duo thread floating around and I'll post a link to it.

Allen

[Allen Hallada]

I am building a system for Digi 001 with Pro Tools LE 6.4. Do I need a sound card to send audio back out of the machine to external speakers? I have the specs for everything else for this system, but have not seen any info regarding a sound card. Your help is appreciated.

The 001 is a sound card and I used my OO1 box outs to my monitors.

Allen

[f18mech]

I see AMD is getting a high review here, well for all you loyal Pentium users I am running a Pent 4 2.66 1.5 Gig ram and 160 gig hard drive, i hope I have plenty of breathing room for le 7, any other Pentium users here?

[12bbb]

Allen,

I've just purchased:

ASUS k8N-DL with 2 Opteron 248's

Below 500$.

Will the performance be close to 2 Opteron 270?

[12bbb]

Allen,

Another question. This will be my first build.

My AUDIO HD in my present Set-up, do I just swap it to the new system?

[auxsend1]

Shouldn't be a problem as long as you have the proper cable and settings figured out.

[cooldude76230]

Could someone tell me how well PT would run on this processor and mobo?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103759

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131013

And I plan on loading it up with RAM of course.

Im looking for a better motherboard in the same price range as the one above so any help would be appreciated.

[Mr.BossPlaya]

I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY OPTERON 150. IT S A SERVER UNIT, WITH A GREAT MOTHER BOARD YOU WILL BE FINE. TAKE A LOOK AT IT...HALF THE PRICE.

[Allen Hallada]

Allen,

I've just purchased:

ASUS k8N-DL with 2 Opteron 248's

Below 500$.

Will the performance be close to 2 Opteron 270?

Sweet. I doubt the performance will be near the 270s but should be respectable. Keep us informed and get us some DVERB results when you get a chance.
Allen

[vsideproductions]

Hey guys, I'm not very computer literate, but I think I know enough to post on this sticky thread. My question is in regards to a great working desktop, one that is know for brilliant speed and compatibility with 002R w/PT7.1 and potentially 003R w/PT7.3. I also need this machine to work flawlessly with Avid's Xpress Pro HD.

I would like something that doesn't cause me anxiety when I run powerful plug-ins. A Quad maybe? I'm not even really sure what that means, but I just want something powerful and compatible. Any link to an online store where I can build it, and where everything is PT compatible. Or maybe there's someone here who builds them themselves. My budget is around $2K, but if it takes more to have a decent system that has longevity, then I'm willing to bump up my budget.

Hope I've posted this in the right spot...

Any direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

S. Foster