***Best Motherboard/Chipset for Audio Recording Applications???

[Sevin]

I'm looking into buying some new components for my computer and I'm
just looking for some of your opinions on what's the best PC mainboard
out there for audio recording applications??
TIA!

/k.

 

[Nickeldome]

There is no one best mainboard for audio recording. Anyone who
tells you to buy 'this mainboard' is a complete ignorant idiot trying
to be of some importance. It also depends on how you define
'audio recording'. Is it just for recording old lp's or are you going to
use it as a productionstation for creating music. Presuming
you mean the last, I would recomment you check the forums like
http://www.steinberg.net/Steinberg/Forums.asp?Langue_ID=7 and others
like this. Things, like memory, drives, and last but not least, the soundcard
and of course the compatability with one and other is very important. I use
the asus p4c800e-dl with P4 3.0Mhz, 1 gig of corsair memory, echo layla24
soundcard and external midi gear through a midiquest 8portse
(old, I know, but it works). I'm quite happy with this setup and I don't get
any crashes. Actually, the ultimate setup is the one that lets you work with
the stuff you want and doesn't crash. I use alot of effects and instruments
plugins, but there's a limit to everything.
Go check the (music-hardware) forums, You'll get a good impression
on what you should buy with your particular demands.

Nickeldome

 

[Gaia's Avenger]

the asus p4c800e-dl with P4 3.0Mhz, 1 gig of corsair memory,

I recently built a computer I plan to use for recording:


Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
P4 Prescott 2.8Ghz
1GB, 512x2, Dual Channel Infineon CAS 2.5
Radeon LE 32MB
Enermax Noisetaker 420 watt w/active PFC
80 GB WD800JB IDE HD
Liteon 52X CD-RW
3COM hardware PCI modem

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I'll add a couple of SATA hard drives and an audio card,
haven't decided on one yet.
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Johnny Asia, Guitarist from the Future
http://johnnyasia.info


"I say play your own way. Don't play what the public wants. You play what
you want and let the public pick up on what you're doing even if it does take
them fifteen, twenty years." - Thelonious Monk

 

[Nickeldome]

I recently built a computer I plan to use for recording:


Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
P4 Prescott 2.8Ghz
1GB, 512x2, Dual Channel Infineon CAS 2.5
Radeon LE 32MB
Enermax Noisetaker 420 watt w/active PFC
80 GB WD800JB IDE HD
Liteon 52X CD-RW
3COM hardware PCI modem

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I'll add a couple of SATA hard drives and an audio card,
haven't decided on one yet.
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Look out with a modem in an audio workstation. It could
result in lots of problems, especially with soundcards.
Any modem or nic should be avoided if possible.
I use my p4c800e-dl exclusively for music only. I won't
allow any other shit on it. I have the onboard nic for transfering
files sometimes, but normally it is disabled. I use 2 other pc's
for internet and other shit.

Be shure to get an option to return your memory if not compatible
with the p4p800. Test it with memtest86 and make sure you run it
for an extensive periode of time, like overnite. Error free memory
is of upmost importance for a trouble free music station.

Why not buy a dvd recorder wile your at it. The difference in cost
isn't much. And it's great for storing large setups of certain
programs. The BenQ1620 and Nec3500 are very good drives.

You could consider the Aopen FSP350-60PN 350W powersupply.
I'll tell you why. It can deliver 20+ amps on both 12v and 5v lines
within 2% tollerance. You won't run into any trouble with this baby.
It delivers more power than the 520W topower in one other pc that
I have. Forget about all the numbers like 550W and even 600W. It
doesn't mean shit in real live.

Nickeldome