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BuildLog: Nagal's Music Production Machine
Okay so its time to finally put my build log up. Some parts are new, some will be re-used from my existing machine.
This was going to be using a Quad-Core C2D but thats just a bit out of my reach price wise. So I decided to go with E6300 but fate stepped in and dropped a Xeon 3060 on me (a friend finally "paid" up some money he owed me).
Motherboard Asus P5B-Deluxe WiFi
Only reason WiFi was on sell and pretty good deal
Case Lian-Li PC-6070B Plus Silent - Black
Found this on sell at Monarch for $90. Could not pass it up
Power Supply SeaSonic M-12 600
600W is more than I need but should provide some future proofing
Memory Corsair XMS2 1GB DDR2 800 x 4
My goal is to run at 400MHz FSB and thats it, plus I wanted a lot of memory for those huge memory resident sample libraries I use from time to time
Cooling Tuniq T-120
Water cooled was what I wanted but budget dictated otherwise so I went with the Tuniq.
Hard Drives
160 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA I
250 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA II
300 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA II
These are what I currently have so I am going to stick with them.
The 160 is my junk drive I keep in an external enclosure for saving stuff when doing OS re-install or just to play around. It is usually not even powered on.
The 250 is split into an OS partition and a Sample partition.
The 300 is solely for Audio files and the project files for a song.
Sound Card EMU-1212M
This is what I currently have. Good card but I really dislike the Patch Panel app. I am going to be moving to a M-Audio 192 Audiophile or a TC Konnekt 8. I am leaning to the TC as I want to me to a Firewire interface so I can keep the same audio interface if I decide to go the Hackintosh route.
Video Card Sapphire X1800GTO
Currently have a X800XT but I want a card with 2 DVI outs. the DVI + VGA on the X800XT drives me nuts and got the X1800 at a good price
Monitor Dual ViewSonic VP201B 20" LCD
I have these already and love them! I would like to replace one with a WideScreen but I'll wait til a pile of cash falls from the sky
This computer is being built for music production (DAW). I really do not play games anymore so no need for a super video card. I want raw processing power and memory for all the virtual instrument's and effects I use.
The goal is to get 3.6 GHz (9 x 400) on air but I will be happy with 3.2 GHz (8 x 400). 400 FSB is a must as I want to keep the memory bandwidth in full use so I dont mind dropping the clock multiplier on the chip at all.
No build progress to report yet except for my current lapping misadventure
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I have heard the third time is a charm so I should get it right the next time.
This was going to be using a Quad-Core C2D but thats just a bit out of my reach price wise. So I decided to go with E6300 but fate stepped in and dropped a Xeon 3060 on me (a friend finally "paid" up some money he owed me).
Motherboard Asus P5B-Deluxe WiFi
Only reason WiFi was on sell and pretty good deal
Case Lian-Li PC-6070B Plus Silent - Black
Found this on sell at Monarch for $90. Could not pass it up
Power Supply SeaSonic M-12 600
600W is more than I need but should provide some future proofing
Memory Corsair XMS2 1GB DDR2 800 x 4
My goal is to run at 400MHz FSB and thats it, plus I wanted a lot of memory for those huge memory resident sample libraries I use from time to time
Cooling Tuniq T-120
Water cooled was what I wanted but budget dictated otherwise so I went with the Tuniq.
Hard Drives
160 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA I
250 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA II
300 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA II
These are what I currently have so I am going to stick with them.
The 160 is my junk drive I keep in an external enclosure for saving stuff when doing OS re-install or just to play around. It is usually not even powered on.
The 250 is split into an OS partition and a Sample partition.
The 300 is solely for Audio files and the project files for a song.
Sound Card EMU-1212M
This is what I currently have. Good card but I really dislike the Patch Panel app. I am going to be moving to a M-Audio 192 Audiophile or a TC Konnekt 8. I am leaning to the TC as I want to me to a Firewire interface so I can keep the same audio interface if I decide to go the Hackintosh route.
Video Card Sapphire X1800GTO
Currently have a X800XT but I want a card with 2 DVI outs. the DVI + VGA on the X800XT drives me nuts and got the X1800 at a good price
Monitor Dual ViewSonic VP201B 20" LCD
I have these already and love them! I would like to replace one with a WideScreen but I'll wait til a pile of cash falls from the sky
This computer is being built for music production (DAW). I really do not play games anymore so no need for a super video card. I want raw processing power and memory for all the virtual instrument's and effects I use.
The goal is to get 3.6 GHz (9 x 400) on air but I will be happy with 3.2 GHz (8 x 400). 400 FSB is a must as I want to keep the memory bandwidth in full use so I dont mind dropping the clock multiplier on the chip at all.
No build progress to report yet except for my current lapping misadventure
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Well I have tried a lot of them and not real happy with either. I currently own Sonar 6 and Cubase 4. I use to have Acid Pro 6 and have tried a ton of other smaller hosts. Currently I use Cubase 4 as it does almost everything I want but its pretty unstable for me.
I am thinking of moving to Logic or Digital Performer but trying to find a friend of a friend of a friend that has either so I can spend some time with them before making a decision.
For VSTi I am a hardcore NI fan
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Battery2, Absynth3 and FM8 are my work horses. I will be upgrade to Battery3 and maybe Absynth4 soon. I currently use DirectWave as my sampler but on the look out for something else. I have a ton of free instruments that get occasional use but nothing jaw dropping.
Cameleon 5000 is on the list to get.
For VST I use CamelSpace and CamelCrusher a lot. The Kjaerhus Audio Classic series gets a ton of use also but I just got the Sonitus:fx suite so the classic stuff is going to the way side. Magnus' Ambience is just plain assume as a reverb. KTGranulator just found its way into my list and is getting some heavy use lately.
Originally Posted by thenut  Looks good. What programs are you using on your DAW? |
I am thinking of moving to Logic or Digital Performer but trying to find a friend of a friend of a friend that has either so I can spend some time with them before making a decision.
For VSTi I am a hardcore NI fan
Battery2, Absynth3 and FM8 are my work horses. I will be upgrade to Battery3 and maybe Absynth4 soon. I currently use DirectWave as my sampler but on the look out for something else. I have a ton of free instruments that get occasional use but nothing jaw dropping.
Cameleon 5000 is on the list to get.
For VST I use CamelSpace and CamelCrusher a lot. The Kjaerhus Audio Classic series gets a ton of use also but I just got the Sonitus:fx suite so the classic stuff is going to the way side. Magnus' Ambience is just plain assume as a reverb. KTGranulator just found its way into my list and is getting some heavy use lately.
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All that and no Reason?
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I can't stand Sonar. Cubase and Nuendo are nice. I'm doing more recording though. You're definitely more into sequencing. I want a Pro Tools setup like crazy.
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Its official, my new build lives!
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I am currently using my X800XT as the X1800GTO has not yet arrived and since Christmas is not here yet, the audio card is not in.
I have XP x64 installed and currently running at 350 x 9 with no crashes. SuperPI 32M is going right now. Still trying to figure out how to get 2 instances of Prime95 running so I can really stress stuff but so far so good.
It looked like memory was going to be an issue as I had 2GB of Corsair XMS 6400 and my friend got me (along with the processor) 2GB of XMS 6400C4. I have the timings set for 6400 (5-5-5-15 1.9v) so this combo might work.
Using TAT my idles are 39C and full load 55C (by setting the workload to 100%). Not sure if this is good or bad. A lot of research still ahead of me.
SuperPI 32M just finished with no errors so time to see if I can get that 400 FSB
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Hopefully I will report back soon.
I am currently using my X800XT as the X1800GTO has not yet arrived and since Christmas is not here yet, the audio card is not in.
I have XP x64 installed and currently running at 350 x 9 with no crashes. SuperPI 32M is going right now. Still trying to figure out how to get 2 instances of Prime95 running so I can really stress stuff but so far so good.
It looked like memory was going to be an issue as I had 2GB of Corsair XMS 6400 and my friend got me (along with the processor) 2GB of XMS 6400C4. I have the timings set for 6400 (5-5-5-15 1.9v) so this combo might work.
Using TAT my idles are 39C and full load 55C (by setting the workload to 100%). Not sure if this is good or bad. A lot of research still ahead of me.
SuperPI 32M just finished with no errors so time to see if I can get that 400 FSB
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Sounds good.
When all your parts are in, we should collab on something.
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When all your parts are in, we should collab on something.
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For sure!
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I am having been tweaking this thing all day and night. I was getting some horrible temps when going 401 x 9. With orthos I was seeing 63-65C on both cores!
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I kept screwing around with voltages and clock multi but nothing seemed to make much difference.
This morning, I pulled the Tuniq off, cleaned the cpu and heatsink and re-applied AS5. Things are seeming a lot better so far. I am running 410 x 8 with SuperPI 32M right now and both cores at 50C. Once I get a stable SuperPI 32M I will put the clock back to x9 and try to get a stable SuperPI before going back to orthos.
This mobo does not like a straight 400 FSB. I think I have seen some stuff about it before not liking to be right on 400 but my memory sucks so cant be sure.
Its looking like I am going to get 3.6 on air with this cpu. While not a monster OC for a conroe, it will make me very happy
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Originally Posted by thenut When all your parts are in, we should collab on something.
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I am having been tweaking this thing all day and night. I was getting some horrible temps when going 401 x 9. With orthos I was seeing 63-65C on both cores!
This morning, I pulled the Tuniq off, cleaned the cpu and heatsink and re-applied AS5. Things are seeming a lot better so far. I am running 410 x 8 with SuperPI 32M right now and both cores at 50C. Once I get a stable SuperPI 32M I will put the clock back to x9 and try to get a stable SuperPI before going back to orthos.
This mobo does not like a straight 400 FSB. I think I have seen some stuff about it before not liking to be right on 400 but my memory sucks so cant be sure.
Its looking like I am going to get 3.6 on air with this cpu. While not a monster OC for a conroe, it will make me very happy
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what kind of music do you produce? im into hiphop, i use fruity loops with a bunch of VSTs like Steinberg Hypersonic, Sampletank, NI pro-53, edirol orchestral but i suck like crap!! going to be going with an akai MPC1000 soon to see how sampling goes
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Dark electronic/ambient, maybe?
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I am not sure what to call it. One of the pieces I am working on my wife says belongs in the sound track of horror movie or video game. I think she was trying to be mean but I took it as a compliment.
Still working on the temp issue but not much progress. I think part of it might be bad air flow in the case. Right now I am 54C with just SuperPI running @ 350 x9.
No thermometer in my room but I would be it around 72-75F (about 23C).
Case has 2 60MM (?) intakes at the front, 120MM intake on the side. There was a 80MM exhaust on the rear but removed right now. I think I have some extra fans around so going to see if I can find a better on to put as an exhaust on the rear because what there is pretty useless.
Originally Posted by noob with an rs what kind of music do you produce? |
Still working on the temp issue but not much progress. I think part of it might be bad air flow in the case. Right now I am 54C with just SuperPI running @ 350 x9.
No thermometer in my room but I would be it around 72-75F (about 23C).
Case has 2 60MM (?) intakes at the front, 120MM intake on the side. There was a 80MM exhaust on the rear but removed right now. I think I have some extra fans around so going to see if I can find a better on to put as an exhaust on the rear because what there is pretty useless.
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Reason is OK - but it is quite a closed application.
Personally I use Cubase and a load of plugins/vst/i
I am intending to set up cubase on my sig-rig as soon as I buy a new audio/MIDI interface - I just recently sold my terratec EWS88MT + breakout-box as I was desperate for cash
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Personally I use Cubase and a load of plugins/vst/i
I am intending to set up cubase on my sig-rig as soon as I buy a new audio/MIDI interface - I just recently sold my terratec EWS88MT + breakout-box as I was desperate for cash
Nice setup
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I do alot of recording with my rig, im running 4 m-audio delta 44's and ART TPS II tube preamps. I use Adobe Audition and Pro Tools for M-audio , with the waves platinum bundle. If you ever need anything mastered i have the legendary L2 Brick wall limiter pluggin . Id really like to sell these cards and get two m-audio delta 10/10's . Do you guys have websites for your music? I have a site for my studio that i havent updated in ages www.burnstudios.com But there is alot of music on there to listen to. Mostly local bands from my area.
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How do you like those TPS II? I was thinking of getting one as a front end for the analog inputs of my M-Audio Audiophile 192?
No website yet. Hell I have spent the past 2 years getting back into music and understanding how all the new computer stuff works, so have not even finished a song
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Originally Posted by burnstudios Nice setup
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No website yet. Hell I have spent the past 2 years getting back into music and understanding how all the new computer stuff works, so have not even finished a song
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Thats cool. I have been eyeing one for awhile now. Now to just get everything else I want first (Absynth 4 upgrade, Battery 3 upgrade)
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Originally Posted by burnstudios Oh man the TPS II's are great for the money! I was using a cheaper Nady 8 channel solid state preamp, now i have 4 of the TPS II's and what a difference. Tubes make everything so warm round and fat i love it. And they can also be used as an outboard limiter. Havent tried that yet. But for 179 bucks a pop its a great deal. |
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