M Powered Protool 7.4 Compatible Desktop Computer (HELP PLEASE)

[glfmusicman2]

M Powered Protool 7.4 Compatible Desktop Computer (HELP PLEASE)

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Hello guys, this is my first post and I really need some help. I am not a technical cpu person when it comes to builds, that being said I am looking at buying a new desktop cpu to run protools on. I have been running it on my laptop and I am trying to set up a desktop system. I am planning on buying a white box unit but I get so confused with all the tech talk and opinions. Will someone post some system congigs that they are using sucessful so that I can tell the builder what I need.
I will be running protools 7.4 with m audio interfaces(firewire 410 and mobile pre) XP 32 bit.

I want to purchase a dual core machine with 4 gig ram. I already own the OS and don't really see a need to buy a new one to get the max speed out of 8 gig. I figure that with 32 bit I will only use about half of 8 so I will just buy 4 and be through with it. PLEASE HELP GUYS!! Everyone else talks about a MAC. I can't afford a mac, We are in a recession!! LOL

[TOM@METRO]

You should consider a self-build; it’s not that tough. It will save you money and be right for Pro Tools. Take a look at this thread.

[glfmusicman2]

I was looking at some units and ran across a computer with these stats, Will it run m powered protools 7.4? Will protools run on Intel pentium? I know that the digi site says untested or uncertified or something like that!

INTEL DUAL CORE PROCESSOR Intel PENTIUM E5200 DUAL CORE PROCESSOR
INTEL PROCESSOR COOLING FAN INTEL STANDARD PROCESSOR COOLING FAN
SOCKET 775 MOTHERBOARDS ASROCK G31M-S INTEL G31 1600FSB MOTHERBOARD
DDR2 RAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR-2 800MHZ PC-6400
SATA II HARD DRIVES 320GB SATA2 7200rpm 16MB CACHE
I am going to add a second HD. If it is compatible someone please let me know. Thanks guys sss. (sorry so slow)

[TOM@METRO]

You will be runnong outside of the mainstream with that CPU and board combo. It would not be my choice.