Hi friends,
Please help me design a budget PC that I can use mostly for recording and editing purpose (but also use it occasionally for watching DVD movies). Given underneath are my requirements.
*What are you going to use the PC for?
> Home audio recording and editing.
> Will run old audio software like "Cool Edit Pro, GoldWave and Audition".
> Will mostly involve "voice overs" that will be mixed with pre-recorded music tracks.
> May mix upto 12-15 tracks in WAV format per recording and later convert them to other formats depending on requirement.
*How much is your budget?
> Unable to decide on a figure, but would like the PC to be a mid-range machine, neither too costly, nor too cheap.
> Please suggest minimum expense keeping in mind best configuration that can be upgraded in the near future without much loss.
*Where are you located? (a.k.a. fill out your profile)
> New Delhi, India.
*Are you willing to buy online?
> No. Would prefer to purchase the components from a reliable local vendor.
*Are you going to re-use any parts from an earlier build?
> No.
*Do you need other peripherals like a monitor, keyboard and mouse, among others?
> Yes. All basic peripherals that make a PC. However, can do without a mid or high end video card.
> Prefer to have a minimum of 4Gb RAM.
> Minimum one 500 Gb HDD
> Suggest a decent quality sound card. Don't require those that are high end or suitable for gaming purpose.
*Have you already bought any parts?
> No.
*Do you have an Operating System (OS)?
> Currently have Win XP (SP3)
> Would like to move to Win 7, 32 bit (or 64 bit if they support my old recording software). Would not like to spend extra on upgrading my other software just because the new platforms cannot support them.
*Will you need any aftermarket cooling, such as a CPU\GPU cooler or a watercooling setup?
> Frankly do not know. However won't be overclocking the CPU for any reason.
> Would prefer a silent machine without much internal noise.
*NOTE
> I would like to build a machine around Core i5 750/P55 combo which I believe should be a decent machine at the moment. I can even move down to i3/P55 combo it it saves money and yet meets my requirements.
However, please feel free to recommend configurations that you gentlemen feel are best for me.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Cheers
Please help me design a budget PC that I can use mostly for recording and editing purpose (but also use it occasionally for watching DVD movies). Given underneath are my requirements.
*What are you going to use the PC for?
> Home audio recording and editing.
> Will run old audio software like "Cool Edit Pro, GoldWave and Audition".
> Will mostly involve "voice overs" that will be mixed with pre-recorded music tracks.
> May mix upto 12-15 tracks in WAV format per recording and later convert them to other formats depending on requirement.
*How much is your budget?
> Unable to decide on a figure, but would like the PC to be a mid-range machine, neither too costly, nor too cheap.
> Please suggest minimum expense keeping in mind best configuration that can be upgraded in the near future without much loss.
*Where are you located? (a.k.a. fill out your profile)
> New Delhi, India.
*Are you willing to buy online?
> No. Would prefer to purchase the components from a reliable local vendor.
*Are you going to re-use any parts from an earlier build?
> No.
*Do you need other peripherals like a monitor, keyboard and mouse, among others?
> Yes. All basic peripherals that make a PC. However, can do without a mid or high end video card.
> Prefer to have a minimum of 4Gb RAM.
> Minimum one 500 Gb HDD
> Suggest a decent quality sound card. Don't require those that are high end or suitable for gaming purpose.
*Have you already bought any parts?
> No.
*Do you have an Operating System (OS)?
> Currently have Win XP (SP3)
> Would like to move to Win 7, 32 bit (or 64 bit if they support my old recording software). Would not like to spend extra on upgrading my other software just because the new platforms cannot support them.
*Will you need any aftermarket cooling, such as a CPU\GPU cooler or a watercooling setup?
> Frankly do not know. However won't be overclocking the CPU for any reason.
> Would prefer a silent machine without much internal noise.
*NOTE
> I would like to build a machine around Core i5 750/P55 combo which I believe should be a decent machine at the moment. I can even move down to i3/P55 combo it it saves money and yet meets my requirements.
However, please feel free to recommend configurations that you gentlemen feel are best for me.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Cheers