Members Mr Lucky Pants Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 Looking to put together a machine for recording purposes. What's a good site, or ebay seller to buy from? Obviously, the cheaper and more reliable the better. Also, if you know specifically...what kind of RAM/Hard Drive/Soundcard do you guys recommend? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slaymoar Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 Its all about your budget. Ram: 4-8G HDD: 500G+ Soundcard: onboard (interface instead) CPU: Anything i3 or better -D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ovid9 Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 Well, I'm partial to newegg for my computer needs. Good selection, good prices, fast shipping and they've always treated me right with returns etc. I dunno if you're looking to buy prebuilt or build your own, but they have great prices, good selection and all that jive. As for the actual components you need for recording, I'll defer to those with experience in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverDriven Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 You want to buy one already assembled? Just go to Dell. If you want to build one (which I highly recommend) then you should get the parts from Newegg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 I buy "off-lease" stuff from Tiger Direct if I'm just playing music and surfing the net. $250 will buy a pretty beefy IBM desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 If you want to build, go with NewEgg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Captain Commie Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 If you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr Lucky Pants Posted November 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 Well, I'm partial to newegg for my computer needs. Good selection, good prices, fast shipping and they've always treated me right with returns etc. I dunno if you're looking to buy prebuilt or build your own, but they have great prices, good selection and all that jive.As for the actual components you need for recording, I'll defer to those with experience in that area. I was considering learning to build one myself...doesn't seem too hard. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maggotspawn Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 If it's for recording I'd build one, that way you get exactly what you want and don't have to deal with proprietary motherboard hassles. Newegg is the {censored}. When building make sure to discharge any static electricity on yourself by touching the computer case, a ground/wrist strap helps. Plenty of info on the Web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr Lucky Pants Posted November 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 If it's for recording I'd build one, that way you get exactly what you want and don't have to deal with proprietary motherboard hassles. Newegg is the {censored}. When building make sure to discharge any static electricity on yourself by touching the computer case, a ground/wrist strap helps. Plenty of info on the Web. Cool, I'll think I'll go that route. Anyone have any recommendations on sound cards? And also, what speed RAM is reccomended? What speed hard drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverDriven Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 I was considering learning to build one myself...doesn't seem too hard. Any tips? There are lots of guides online. If you're a complete computer newbie, I wouldn't try it. If you know how to install an operating system then you could probably build a computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr Lucky Pants Posted November 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 There are lots of guides online. If you're a complete computer newbie, I wouldn't try it. If you know how to install an operating system then you could probably build a computer. Well, I've replaced a cpu fan/heatsink, removed the motherboard and changed the bracket out first/applied thermal paste, etc. I know where the hard drives, RAM and cpu go. I haven't installed an OS since 95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ovid9 Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 I was considering learning to build one myself...doesn't seem too hard. Any tips? If I can do it, you can do it. The only tips I have: Don't skimp on the power supply. Higher quality supply is FAR more important that high wattage. An 800watt PSU that dies and fries everything after 8 months is worthless. A good 500-700 watt PSU from Corsair, OCZ, or a solid brand, so much better. Get a motherboard that can handle more than you need now. When I built mine a year ago, I made it would be expandable for at least the next few years. Even if you don't need 16GB RAM or the fastest processor, if you get a mobo that can handle that, well, you won't be sad down the line. Other guys can give you more really good advice, and recording gear advice especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maggotspawn Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 Well, I've replaced a cpu fan/heatsink, removed the motherboard and changed the bracket out first/applied thermal paste, etc. I know where the hard drives, RAM and cpu go. I haven't installed an OS since 95. I think you'll be alright, just do a bunch of research on which components to get. I usually go to ADK Pro Audio and clone their systems. They have a lot of info on cpu/motherboards/chipset combos that are tested and work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slaws Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 I've built two my recording PC's with kits from TigerDirect with great results. If you get all your pieces alacarte then you will have a hell of a time matching specs and all of that. This takes the guesswork out of it. The only thing the kits don't include is a heat sink/fan (for some reason) and usually an OS (but some of the kits do include an OS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HKSblade1 Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 You might also check with LoopQuantum and see what kind of price they can swing on their Sweetwater recording pc builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr Lucky Pants Posted November 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 You might also check with LoopQuantum and see what kind of price they can swing on their Sweetwater recording pc builds. I couldn't find LoopQuantum online. Is it a forumite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HKSblade1 Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 I couldn't find LoopQuantum online. Is it a forumite? he works for Sweetwater. He'll know about those PC builds for sure. They do everything to set them up for recording enthusiasts. The disable all kinds of {censored} you don't need, plus the cases are quieter than most, etc. Ask him about it in PM or something. he's teh food guy here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ovid9 Posted November 8, 2010 Members Share Posted November 8, 2010 He's a member here. LoopQuantumhttp://acapella.harmony-central.com/member.php?u=152729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverDriven Posted November 9, 2010 Members Share Posted November 9, 2010 Well, I've replaced a cpu fan/heatsink, removed the motherboard and changed the bracket out first/applied thermal paste, etc. I know where the hard drives, RAM and cpu go. I haven't installed an OS since 95. Oh you'll be fine. Shoot me a PM with your budget if you want me to put together a good newegg parts list for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ripfence Posted November 9, 2010 Members Share Posted November 9, 2010 Oh you'll be fine. Shoot me a PM with your budget if you want me to put together a good newegg parts list for you. would you mind copying me on that PM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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