Will I have Problems? (Comp Specs)

[Aka Nameless]

Processor
Model : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.53GHz
Speed : 2.53GHz
Performance Rating : PR2786 (estimated)
Cores per Processor : 1 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Internal Data Cache : 8kB Synchronous, Write-Thru, 4-way set, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous, ATC, 8-way set, 64 byte line size, 2 lines per sector

Mainboard
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus
MP Support : 1 Processor(s)
MP APIC : Yes
System BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.02
System : HP Pavilion 05 P9852A-ABA 753n
Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-6577
Total Memory : 512MB DDR-SDRAM

Chipset 1
Model : Micro-Star International Co Ltd (MSI) 82845G/GL/GV Brookdale Host-Hub Interface Bridge (A1-step)
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 133MHz (532MHz data rate)
Total Memory : 512MB DDR-SDRAM
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 133MHz (266MHz data rate)

Video System
Monitor/Panel : Default Monitor
Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600

Physical Storage Devices
Removable Drive : Floppy disk drive
Hard Disk : ST380020A (75GB)
Hard Disk : Apple iPod USB Device
CD-ROM/DVD : OPTORITE CD-RW CW5207 (CD 52X Rd, 52X Wr)
CD-ROM/DVD : PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-117 (CD 40X Rd) (DVD 5X Rd)

Logical Storage Devices
1.44MB 3.5" (A:) : N/A
Hp_recovery (C:) : 5GB (877MB, 17% Free Space) (FAT32)
Hard Disk (D:) : 69GB (45GB, 64% Free Space) (NTFS)
CD-ROM/DVD (E:) : N/A
CD-ROM/DVD (F:) : N/A

Peripherals
Serial/Parallel Port(s) : 1 COM / 1 LPT
USB Controller/Hub : Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2
USB Controller/Hub : Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4
USB Controller/Hub : Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7
USB Controller/Hub : Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Mass Storage Device
FireWire/1394 Controller/Hub : OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse : PS/2 Compatible Mouse

MultiMedia Device(s)
Device : Realtek AC'97 Audio

Power Management
AC Line Status : On-Line

Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Professional (Win32 x86) 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2)

Network Services
Adapter : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Adapter : Instant Wireless PCI Card V2.7

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.


I have Orderer the Mbox 2 Pro Factory Bundle, and i'm curious to know if I will have any problems with Computer Load or Fan noise or anything at all? I'm recording one track at a time for the time being... thanks for any responses.

[DigiTechSupt]

Please check out http://www.digidesign.com/compato/xp/mypc/ - specifically the section on Chipsets.

[Aka Nameless]

Says that Intel 845/845E/845me are supported, I have a 845G it seems. Can you give me a straight answer please? I'm not very computer savvy.

[DigiTechSupt]

We have had mixed results with the Pavilion models, and as such have never specifically qualified or recommended them.

Your report lists "Micro-Star International Co Ltd (MSI) 82845G/GL/GV" so we need to know if it is indeed an MSI (or Intel) and what specific model.

Can you run one of the utilities on the http://www.digidesign.com/compato/xp/mypc page to get more specific info? http://www.cpuid.org/cpuz.php is another utility that should identify the chipset.

Thanks!

[Aka Nameless]

Ran CPU-Z, says its Intel i845G (Rev. A1) chipset. Not letting me Copy/Paste the results from CPU-Z though.

I have my Computer about 3 feet away from my Microphone and although my Recording room has Acoustic absorbers or whatever they are called. I'm worried that a constant load on my machine will cause a constant noise that will show up behind my vocals. Could try cutting the low Freq's after recording to get rid of some noise, but I'de rather stop the problem before it starts, even if that means a different interface.

[DigiTechSupt]

The 845G is currently untested, so we're not sure if it would work or not. We would strongly recommend getting a tested and qualified chipset, as this will significantly reduce the possibility of problems.

You might want to check out the Best Desktops for Windows and Pro Tools LE thread for more information from users on the computer models they are getting the best performance with.

[gullik]

I wondering if I should buy a computer I found for a good price. This PC has that EXACTLY same possessor and chipset, it seems you have:

Intel Pentium 4, with Intel i845G (Rev. A1) chipset

I cant seem to find any info if this is compatible with pro tools, but its obviously been some years and you're probably tested it so...


DOES IT WORK?

:)


(Running PT 7.4, mbox2, Xp pro)

[albee1952]

With the number of system parts that are documented as working, building your own would be a much smarter investment. An old P4 single core is a boat anchor next to even my lowly dual core listed below. If I were given the machine for free, I would feel free to try it out but I would not spend my money on such old technology. If it does work, you still need more RAM and a second hard drive for audio anyway.