Help understanding minimum processor requirements for recording software

[techster]

I want to buy a laptop to run professional recording software. The minimum requirement is an Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.67GHz. Can I use a quad core with less speed. What are my options?[FONT=Arial][/FONT]

Thanks

 

[Rabbit01]

Is there a trial version of the software for you to test on your current system?

 

[techster]

Is there a trial version of the software for you to test on your current system?

Yes. However, my current laptop is old (Centrino Duo 2GHz), and will not run it well. I am going to replace it. I was wondering just how much money I had to spend to meet my needs.

 

[Jad Chaar]

Can you tell me your specs and the name of the planned recording software you want to purchase.

 

[Rabbit01]

Not sure what software you have in mind or what's out there, but you might get better answers if you let folks know what program you plan on getting.

edit: looks like JC713 pressed the post button just a bit quicker than I did.

 

[Jad Chaar]

Not sure what software you have in mind or what's out there, but you might get better answers if you let folks know what program you plan on getting.

edit: looks like JC713 pressed the post button just a bit quicker than I did.

 

[techster]

Sonar X2 Producer

 

[Rabbit01]

This might be a better forum to post your question:
http://forum.cakewalk.com/default.aspx

 

[Jad Chaar]

Post your specs here and I can tell you if you can run it.

 

[techster]

ASUS VivoBook X202E-DH31T Ultrabook - 3rd generation Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8GHz, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD, 11.6" Touchscreen, Windows 8 64-bit

 

[Rabbit01]

Think your 3rd gen CPU beats the old Core Duo E8200.

 

[Jad Chaar]

Yeah you are fine. Any modern CPU will be fine. Plus it is only recording software, which only needs a good sound card. If you are doing video editing, then no you cannot run video editing software on that.