I can't wait to see performance benchmarks on this behemoth! 2.9 ghz base clock, 4.3 ghz boost (not sure if thats all core boost or not). This is an insane amount of power for a single socket desktop! Wow.

https://www.pcworld…

I bought this video card because in most forums and magazines they recommend AMD graphic cards .And it not disturb the audio with latency .
But I have problems with that the tracks in my DAW (REAPER) chops and sometimes freezes for about 5 sec.
What causes that ?

Intel Core i5 3470 - 3.2GHz - 1MB L2 - 6MB L3 or the AMD FX-8320 - 3.5GHz - 8MB L2 - 8MB L3

Which would you guys recommend for an audio PC. Obviously this is not a professional build. Its for my home PC, but I would like to run as plugins as possible. Plus midi.

I am beginning to build a rig that will be dedicated to being used in our slowly growing home studio. At the moment we are using FL Studios 10 on my everyday custom rig I built a few years ago. It has served us well the past few months but has developed problems. So hear I am researching to try and do it right the first time.

Looking to to do an upgrade...would love to go intel but AMD is really inviting, $ per performance.
Has anyone had good experience with AMD system?
If so what components seem to work.

Thanks!

Hi. I'm looking at putting together a Windows box. I've heard a rumor that VST's actually *LIKE* AMD processors.

Is this true?

If I were using VST's, would building an AMD box be a good start?

What are other advantages or disadvantages one would consider when constructing a new box for 2009.

MOTU and AMD ? I wanna get a MOTU UltraLite. I have a AMD dualcore with ASUS MoBo. I know I need a TI firewire card 'cause the interface "speaks" directly to that.
My concern is with the AMD processor - (which I've used with Tascam for 2 years). I've heard people say they have "issues" with AMD (as oppossed to INTEL) processors. Has anyone had similar experience?

Hi!

Hi all. thanks so much for all the Input, suggestions and information. It's been a great help. Here's the master plan. Please feel frr to poke holes in it.
I have a Korg Triton Pro and I plan to buy some software which will give this keyboard the ability to perform the same as the Korg Karma.