Possible i5 Build for PT LE 8.0.1 / 003 Rack

[lowlights]

Would you serious hardware guys review for any Digi-undesireables in this configuration? I would totally appreciate that.

I own a 003 Rack (Note - I have the approved Siig firewire card already).

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model #:BX80605I5750

MSI P55-CD53 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:P55-CD53

Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Model #:KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:WD3200AAKS

Western Digital Caviar Green WD5000AADS 500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:WD5000AADS

XFX HD-435X-YAH2 Radeon HD 4350 512MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Ready Video

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC Power Supply
Model #:OCZ600SXS

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22NP20 - OEM
Model #:GH22NP20

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
Model #:66I-03510
(includes free upgrade to Windows 7)

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Case
Model #:RC-690-KKN1-GP

[mano111]

While I haven't seen any i5 builds yet I would assume the are good.
But since i5 has hyper threading disabled I would recommend going for i7 860 (1156) or i7 920 (1366). For a bit more money you'll get quite a significant performance gain.

Its has been a long lasting tradition to go with either Asus, Gigabyte or Intel motherboards. Just another thing to consider.

Please keep us updated on your build.

[sw rec]

Careful with those "green drives...they have a habit of hibernating whether you want them to or not...

[lowlights]

Okay - avoid the "caviar green" - so two "caviar blue" would be fine.

And I move to the gigabyte motherboard. I'll look to see if I can move up to the i7 - and ProTools supports hyperthreading (or doesn't not support it - you know ProTools, I mean).

[albee1952]

PT8 does support hyperthreading. +1 for ditching the green drive. Actually, the blue is fine for system but the WD Black is even better for audio with its 32meg cache.

[Dr.Rubcrumpus]

Actually, the blue is fine for system but the WD Black is even better for audio with its 32meg cache.

+1

And I move to the gigabyte motherboard. I'll look to see if I can move up to the i7

Good Call.

If you haven't checked out the "i7 builds - specs and results" thread yet you definitely should. lots of good info on setup and optimizing your system, and I'm sure there are lots of folks interested in the performance of a new Lynnfield rig.

[TOM@METRO]

Another +1 on the Giga board, the Black drives, and the i7.

[sunburst79]

Make sure that approved FW PCI card you own is going to work....A lot of newer boards are showing up PCIe only. If you need a PCIe FW card ADS makes one that I have used with PT.

[Transputer]

Originally Posted by sunburst79

Make sure that approved FW PCI card you own is going to work....A lot of newer boards are showing up PCIe only. If you need a PCIe FW card ADS makes one that I have used with PT.

MSI P55-CD53 - 3 PCI slots
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 - 2 PCI slots
Asus GA-P55M-UD2 - 3 PCI slots

[Transputer]

Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2

looks good - on board TI TSB43AB23 chip
PCI for your SIIG card if you want that instead of the onboard
less memory to buy as not triple channel

parts binned cpus and mild overclocking will most likely get you i7 performance whilst saving a little cash.