[ddots-l] Re: New Computer

Hi Phil

I've always been a fan of Intel so would be happier going with the Intel. 
Unfortunately this is the more expensive option therefore leaving less for the 
soundcard upgrade. I would probably stay with the SoundBlaster for the time 
being but would look at spending around 400 to 500 (pounds) at some point in 
the future. I'm sure you could get a better piece of equipment in the US for 
the same money as electronics seem to be more expensive in the UK.

I did forget to say in my original message that I intend using Windows XP Home 
Edition on the new PC.

Many thanks for your advice.

Regards

John 

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Phil Muir 
  To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:42 AM
  Subject: [ddots-l] Re: New Computer


  John wrote: snip, 2. Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 

  Can anyone give advice which it is felt best to buy and which soundcard or 
external audio interface would be a good upgrade. Funds are limited but I feel
  it is important to spend the bulk of the money on a good computer spec.

  Phil replied: go with the Intel.  Intel processors seem to bee a bit faster 
than AMD machines at the moment.  With regard to the sound card, how much money 
do you have to spend on that?

  Regards, Phil Muir

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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: John Britten 
    To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 11:29 PM
    Subject: [ddots-l] New Computer


    Hi All

    My current PC is showing signs of going to the great networker in the sky, 
so I have been looking around at what to buy next taking into account the 
things I now want to do with my PC in addition to internet, word processing etc.

    I use Sonar 6.2 with Cake Talking 6.2 and Jaws 7.10. Jaws uses an external 
Apollo II synthesizer connected through the serial port and I use a 
SoundBlaster Audigy II soundcard with the breakout box for all audio 
connections (including Midi). I have been looking at two computers which have 
similar specs but have the following processors:

    1. AMD Athlon 64 x2 4200+

    2. Intel Core 2 Duo E4500

    Can anyone give advice which it is felt best to buy and which soundcard or 
external audio interface would be a good upgrade. Funds are limited but I feel 
it is important to spend the bulk of the money on a good computer spec.

    Best regards and thanks to all those who helped find instrument definition 
files for my Roland Juno G and Tyros II

    John Britten






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